Ford Mustang to Get 10-Speed Transmission
How does a Ford Mustang with 10 gears sound to you?
Now that the American automaker’s sports car is becoming a global model, Ford is working on ways to make it more appealing in various markets. While the company is clearly preparing high-performance variants such as the Shelby GT500 and the GT350, the company is also working on implementing a 10-speed automatic transmission in the future for those more conscious on fuel economy.
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The sixth-generation Mustang will start arriving dealerships in the U.S. at the end of next month and will be available with three different powerplants: a 3.6-liter V6 (300 hp and 279 lb-ft of torque), a 5.0-liter V8 (435 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque) and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder (310 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque). All Mustang models will be available with either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. The company recently announced that it had begun testing the right-hand drive version of the Mustang, the first time the sports car will be going right-hand drive in its history.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Hate to break it to you, but this isnt the first time the car has gone RHD.... they had some 01-03 Cobras in Australia that were all converted
I thought we were living large when we got AOD and the 5 speed OD transmissions. 10 speeds? Jeezus, is that really necessary? What is the great benefit?