2018 Ford Mustang GT Beats Porsche 911 in a Race
Ford has announced the 2018 Mustang GT has an available Drag Strip mode that will take the sports car from zero to 60 mph in less than four seconds.
It’s also the fastest Ford Mustang GT ever. That is thanks to a redesigned 5.0-liter V8 engine with all-new available 10-speed automatic transmission, providing 460 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. But that’s not all, as according to Ford Mustang chief engineer Carl Widmann, there are a few more things contributing to the Mustang GT’s sub-four second zero-to-60 time.
“Typically, when you shift gears, you give up time,” said Widmann. “In Drag Strip mode, the engine torque doesn’t drop when you’re shifting. You get peak engine torque and horsepower
straight through thanks to our new Ford-built 10-speed transmission.”
In addition, Widmann highlights the available custom-designed Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires on the new Performance Pack in contributing to the fast acceleration time.
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Ford was quick to point out in a press release that with a zero-to-60 time of less than four seconds, that makes the 2018 Ford Mustang GT faster than a $94,000 Porsche 911 Carrera.
New Mustang EcoBoost owners get to enjoy a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 310 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, and in Drag Strip mode with Performance Package and the 10-speed automatic, it can post an impressive zero-to-60 time of under five seconds.
The new 2018 Ford Mustang will arrive dealerships this fall, and the automaker revealed its online configurator will be going live tomorrow, July 25.
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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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In their dreams......
Mustang is still the only car in history that actually aims itself at crowds of people.