2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost - 4 Cylinder Muscle Car?

[@EngineeringExplained]

Just so it's clear, there's a typo on the torque figure. 320 lb-ft is the accurate number. My apologies for any confusion!

[@idgaf757]

But the fastback with a Mt is much much lighter

[@Viralbutnotyet]

but it said it clearly 175 torques, that's how much the car has now. it's over! look what you did!!!

[@Montblanc1986]

fix it

[@RitusG]

+Engineering Explained Wait did I miss the fuel mileage test part that you normally do? Or did you not do it this time? Which would be weird for a car that has fuel mileage as a feature. Anyway, still love your videos.

[@taylormartin4281]

Can u explain how a blower works????(or an eco boost motors) By the way very impressive videos. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@TechTimeWithEric]

I can't help but to think that engine would be incredible in a Miata

[@SS8styles]

that's an interesting thought

[@bbelvito]

I agree

[@10293]

Eric Brunhammer It definitely would be great in a Miata since they practically weight nothing. It's good in the Mustang and the Mustang is quite heavy so a little roadster like an MX-5 would fly like the wind!

[@univibe23]

Mazda's big mistake was not giving the Miata more horses (or at least that option) to attract more male sports car buyer's.

[@bluewyvern7858]

As my friend says, "Miata is always the answer."

[@kkevinparkk]

I am confused at how old he is... he looks like a teenager and a 60 year old man at the same time

[@Father_Paul_GT]

Kevin P Lmao

[@johan2ofinlohigh791]

So true.

[@OOOUZ]

He looks like a meth addict to be honest!

[@duffelbag5682]

@watergod 83 lmao he said that as a joke he's like 35-40

[@relentless4g63t]

Botox

[@RzVids]

"I can see clearly now the roof is gone". Lol wow.

[@coscorrodrift]

+RzVids +Engineering Explained Really digging this, Jason. I request more.

[@PhattyMo]

+RzVids Too bad the rain is returning. (might help with the wildfires though.)

[@bealmear2004]

The small engine comment is crap. A lot of your v6 and v8s are pushing around the same horse power unless you opt to up the performance package. I can't see 300 horse power not being enough to drive this car.

[@LightBeerTV]

When the EcoBoost kicks in. The crowd better be ready.

[@DocR16]

gmod2300 ecoboost=lower carbon footprrint. The thing they dont mention is its achieved by population control via car shows. Lol

[@relentless4g63t]

Not that fast at all I got beat by a 2016 corolla

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Great review! It was nice to hear your thoughts on the EcoBoost! Hopefully they give you a GT next!

[@kellamguy76]

That over the shoulder angle is hilarious.Throws your proportions off so much.

[@rafe6909]

5 years later and this is still a fantastic review.

[@clutchalbader]

love this guy's reviews. he has all the information and very organized. keep that work up 👍

[@Nand0slz]

you did an amazing job with the audio.even with the top down your voice was pretty clear.

[@TwoBarBills]

i feel like cars are now more focused on being a super computer rather than focused on the actual driving experience

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Sadly... That is very true...

[@newgenerationisbg]

+FoxTailWhipz Well, thanks to all these computers, cars are now safer, make more power out of smaller engines and are MUCH better on Gas. If you want a good driving experience, there are plenty of Miatas waiting to be turbocharged out there, and it doesn't even cost much to do that. You still sort of keep the good fuel economy, and get a car that corners really well, and will be fast in a straight line because it's very light (compared to the Mustang). Won't do much for you if you crash, but still.

[@Pokemonguy16RS]

+TwoBarBills indeed, its just being focused on computers and technology in the car, lame...

[@newgenerationisbg]

RoyalSilver&Gold If the person has direct access to your vehicle, then yes. A multimedia system that has an internet connection has no real connection to your car's ECU, which means it has no control over the main functions of your vehicle. But if someone gains direct access to your vehicle, it would be much easier to just stick a small explosive at one of your wheels, then blow it up as you are moving. The explosion wouldn't kill you, and the damage from it won't even be noticeable after your car wraps itself around a boulder or tree, or falls off a bridge into the water. Don't believe everything on the internet. If you have ACTUAL enemies, and I don't mean your mean neighbor Bob that once dinged your car door, then the last thing you need to worry about is how "easy" it is to hack into a vehicles control unit. Also, brakes are still primarily mechanically controlled. If you are SO afraid of someone locking up your brakes, take out the ABS fuse and the car no longer has even the slightest control over your braking. Get a manual so if they control the throttle, you can just disconnect the gearbox from the engine, and get a car with classic hydraulic steering to prevent them from having control over steering. I don't know what you mean by an "old" car (I'm guessing 20+ years), but you can still get a car that isn't fully computer controlled, but has most of the safety features of a new car.

[@Pokemonguy16RS]

another problem is that when these new cars become old and has all these computer wiring everywhere that will break eventually, then thats going to get real costy... and other things that are in the car.

[@WeBleedGreen1]

It's so fun ripping on these. I have to test them in severe conditions during the PDI, and the 2.3 is a beast. the 2.7 in the f150 is impressive, too.

[@jezuzfreek777]

A 0-60 downhill run. How can a smart guy like this miss that?

[@luisperez3968]

I got the convertible ecoboost with the performance package and it does 5.3 from 0-60 in a flat road, however I was using paddle shifters and traction control off with advance track mode. Hope that helps

[@chrisjohansonphotography2629]

I scrolled down when he did that, expecting it to be top comment.

[@redraccoon4080]

He addresses the effect of the of the downhill in another video, showing the physical effects.

[@dexter_niles]

your reviews are so informative I almost can't handle it

[@wittwer427]

This video was really well shot Jason. Good job with the B roll.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Ahh thank you! Means a lot because filming is the most challenging part for me!

[@jonsmith1259]

My 02 Mustang Convertible had almost NO trunk space. Good to see they have increased it since.

[@Ajeythayaparan]

You're the best dude, love your videos. You taught me a lot of things about cars so thank you!!

[@Andress550]

Great review! This thing is a laying down 360ish lbs of torque to the wheels with a tune.. A base model with fastback is a steal ;)

[@fabiom.8952]

so apparently they found the replacement for displacement

[@derilrobinson3996]

Not really. If they boosted a V6 it would be faster than a GT!

[@suerobertson3392]

Wrong there’s no replacement for displacement more displacement more fuel and air equals more horsepower doesn’t matter how many cylinders you have

[@MrGlennithswift]

I like how he did his 0-60 on what appears to be a downhill on ramp using that heft to help the time

[@CAKEwasTRUE]

You can keep it from switching out of paddle mode if you use the paddle shifters in "semi-automatic shifting sport mode" or the "S" on the stick (This is also basic Sport mode) Comes with 5 modes on the Ecoboost model: Sport, Sport+, Track, Snow/Wet, and Normal/Eco. Also the different Sport modes allow for different feel of the car, for example you will find it hugs the road and corners more in track mode. this will adjust the steering as well (Normal, Sport, Comfort)

[@tactiletinkerer]

Two things: ditto on the torque, and that 0-60 run was downhill, on a freeway merge. A run from stopped on the shoulder (or even rolling 5 mph on the shoulder looking for a safe entry point) would've been a better representation of the actual acceleration. Completely unrelated to the 'Stang: Jason I mean this in the most positive way... but everytime I watch a review, I can't help but hum 'Rainbow Connection' in my head. XD The gap is between that delivery, and the high quality of the data and great presentation on your channel, is pretty awesome. :D

[@fairplayer916]

Say what you want over the fact that it's a 4 cylinder mustang. Making over 300 hp from the factory is damn impressive.

[@tikiman48]

Has to be the best sounding 4 cyl I've ever heard

[@derilrobinson3996]

You can hear it? You must be an Xman mutant.

[@Mr318live]

Its actually good that the paddles are active all the time. It just works better when you can select a gear (get the revs up) before you even start to make a pass or roll into a highway pull. I have a vehicle with paddle shifters and its just annoying having to shift into manual mode so I can downshift into some powerband, then put it back into drive when I'm done. Plus its easy to forget your in manual mode too

[@ForSaKeN0TeARS]

Reminds me of the early 1982 Pontiac Firebirds, they came with the Iron Duke engine a 4 cylinder. They also made a single Pontiac Superduke 4 cylinder with way over 300bhp without a turbo.

[@MrAcat1988]

great review brotha. love the channel you always have great videos. thanks man keep up the great content

[@ericnazario2369]

Very informative and thorough review. Looking forward to future new car reviews

[@accordinglyryan]

These new ones are so nice, damn.

[@avsrule247]

This videos are so well done

[@humvy21]

excellent review, but the 0-60 test wasn't made on a straight road, it was sloping down

[@EngineeringExplained]

Indeed, as with every other vehicle I've tested. It's the only legal spot I've found that's typically open and fairly straight.

[@FoxTailWhipz]

+DRK Kermit My G35 would beat your BMW

[@shawncarson8131]

+FoxTailWhipz +DRK Kermit My Prius would beat both of your cars.

[@LETerEATRenne]

FoxTailWhipz g35 = 350z Your car is slow. That mustang, the e39, and this mans prius would dog walk you

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Christian Renne ... You spelled fast wrong...The G35 is not slow by any means...

[@ByzantineCuban]

You know as I like to make fun of 4 and 6 cylinder muscle cars they are very functional and I like the seat design too.

[@brettmarconi8180]

Shift it into 'S' just below drive, then if you use the paddles they will stay active and won't automatically shift until you put it back into 'D' Sport, Sport + and track mode function this way as well, but mine is a 2016 so I don't know if that was something changed.

[@brianchen115]

I think would be great to see you try fit in those back seats. Really enjoyed that as a reference in some previous reviews. Good vid though Jason!

[@lyndahammel9502]

5 ft 9 inches or less and the back seat is fine

[@LMacNeill]

One thing that is *very* important to note - you do *not* get 310 HP and 320 torques unless you put in 93-octane fuel! On 87-octane, you get 275 HP and 300 torques. (I might be wrong on that torque figure for 87-octane - it might be lower? But I’m pretty sure it’s 300 on 87-octane).

[@rayox1765]

That color is Killer!

[@thedudeabides4usall]

a couple grand on mods and pro tunes and your giving the GT all they can handle light to light.

[@traxxasrcfun]

who else thinks they should put the 3.5 v6 ecboost in there, or next year make a 5.0 v8 ecoboost

[@xXSquidzXx]

dakota croasdale hell yeah boosted 5.0 would be sick

[@goldenretriever6440]

dakota croasdale A 5.0 ecoboost would be sick It sucks Ford won't do it because there's clearly a market for it

[@derilrobinson3996]

They wouldn't dare do this to a v6 and keep prices low .It would be faster than a GT. That's why Ford didn't ECOBOOST the V6 . It would be a stage one Roush.If they boosted the GT it would be a GT 350. Economics man that's all it is.

[@derilrobinson3996]

@@goldenretriever6440 If they did that it would be a GT 350.

[@sluggo1515]

My brother has a 15 ecoboost and I got his 02 gt 2v. The 02 FEELS much faster but they run almost identical times- high 13s. Both are manuals. I think it's the flat torque curve on the ecoboost that makes it feel slower than it really is.

[@christiangarcia9307]

Maybe some not like it,but in my opinion,is a nice ride.👍

[@crookedroots4000]

Great review, thanks!

[@hasmetli4ever]

so its a focus in a mustang shell.

[@derilrobinson3996]

Yea pretty much. Wonder why they didn't do this to the V6 hmmm.

[@gabrielcooper1248]

@@derilrobinson3996 probably because the ecoboost V6 is too powerful and there wouldn't be much difference between a V6 turbo and the V8

[@blingbling574]

Ricer motor in a muscle car body, a first. The motor can be modded to 550hp for ten grand. Keep the twin scroll configuration and you'll still get lots of low end torque. This car will rock in road racing. Mine started getting into the twelves tuned without a turbo upgrade, that's pretty darn good! Even snapped an axle! Beware of reliability though, turbo cars can be delicate.

[@fanaticalerraticalgaming7657]

If you can squeeze 300+ horsepower out of a four cylinder then I don't think it deserves the title of "Ricer"

[@SteveFromBeantown]

Fine review!

[@Keinlicht]

So the question remains: Does it effectively replace the V6?

[@derilrobinson3996]

Um no!

[@lyndahammel9502]

Yes!

[@newbielives]

Can't wait to see you do a 2016 miata video and hear what you think about the engineering

[@EngineeringExplained]

+newbielives Ha! Funny you say that, I'm getting the MX-5 in today!

[@banez152]

Love your engine explained vids. I'm gonna be new to Ford and ecoboost soon (ordered a Focus RS). Any plans for doing a "Ecoboost engine explained" i.e. vid???

[@livefreeordie6863]

A 13.9 second @ 102mph 1/4mile. A 310hp engine with a top speed of 148mph.?? Hell, I'll take one.

[@aronrose8724]

When looking at the engine bay, you wrote 175lb/ft. but said 320lb/ft.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Oh goodness, it's definitely 320 lb-ft. Thanks for letting me know!

[@ZIZUU]

+Aron Rose 170lb/ft has my 1.0L Ecooboost on a Ford Focus. LoL! xD

[@rockyb7932]

It be great if you got your hands on a hellcat!

[@jessefoulk]

I never ever found having to take my hand off the steering wheel to mess with the cruise control a problem. My hands arent always at the 9-3 or 10-2 positions. Many times im just driving with one hand at 12 o'clock position.

[@krsvbg1989]

I purchased the V8 GT instead. It's fantastic!

[@Father_Paul_GT]

Kris Vladimirov smfh

[@10293]

Kris Vladimirov So is this one, oh well missed opportunities.

[@redtra236]

I mean obviously the V8 is better lol the cost is higher too though

[@ThermoNuclearLlama]

You can only call a car a muscle car when it has a hulking great V8 in it :D

[@lliaolsen728]

Where is your doppelganger sitting in the back seat to show off passenger leg room? Great review.

[@PabloDLH]

I know this is old but fyi the gears do hold on automatic if you have it in sport and down shift to first gear before going. it doesn't go back to auto

[@EngineeringExplained]

+EcoboostPowa Ahh intersting. I don't have the user manual with me anymore but I remember it saying it would go back to auto mode eventually.

[@PabloDLH]

I have yet had it go back to manual on me, I will try cruising in 6th gear for a long time and see if it happens.

[@bergi85]

Typo on the torque figure at 3:55? It says 175 lb-ft @3000 rpm. But you say 320 lb-ft. Great video btw!

[@scottskillman6121]

The 0 - 60 time was on a downhill ramp! Other than that it was a good overall review. It would have been nice to have more focus on the handling and performance.

[@TheAllaboutPC]

I noticed that you said the car produced 175 lb/ft of torque in the video (4:06), but the car actually seems to produce 320 lb/ft of torque at 3000 rpm... Why is this?

[@mvick07hoppus44]

he clearly says 320 but he wrote the number wrong

[@EngineeringExplained]

Typo, my mistake! I'll put an annotation when I'm near a computer again. Thanks!

[@TurdFurgeson571]

Forced induction has to be one of the best sounds.

[@derilrobinson3996]

A hornet's nest sounds better.

[@tlv156]

I like the ecoboost and all. but honestly, I'd just always wish I'd gotten a gt if I got one. It's really not that much more expensive to go up to the gt over this car. So in the end, it's an easy decision for me. Thanks for the review sir.

[@catmario9947]

+tlv156 lol if you got the money to own a v8

[@mvndoc]

when you look at sticker price no, $25k vs $33k might not seem like a lot, but when you take into consideration things like maintenance, mpg, insurance, tax, it easily gets more expensive.

[@catmario9947]

8-Bit yes more expensive to get a v8 than v6 so its better off to get the engine that wont suck your money down the drain

[@Boosted_aj]

This didn’t age we

[@ziggylothbrook8644]

good video....last 5sec's of the Video Priceless....LMAO. That was great

[@DDIAZ-we4dz]

i honestly wanted to hate this car but i cant. for what it is its really good. not only does the smaller engine out perform v8s of old but it also out performs the modern 3.7 v6. the only issue is that people cant get over the fact that its a 4 cyl mustang. ill be the first to agree that it just sounds wrong. its almost sacrilege. you get in the car and ignore all of its upcomings because you cant get over the 4 banger in the pony. however, if this didnt have the mustang name. if this was just another car made by some other company i guarantee the world would be singing its praises. you get a RWD only, turbo charged 4 cyl making more power than a brand new WRX STI. you get a great handling vehicle for its size, a meaty looking sportscar, a HUGE aftermarket support , and a great quality interior wrapped in an affordable package. its biggest downfall is simply that it is overshadowed by by its GT cousin. once you see what the v8 can do. this just looks like a joke.

you forgot to tell the MPG anyway, its a nice car, but the V8 sounds much better.

[@EngineeringExplained]

Convertible is rated 20/30, I managed 33.5 on my test.

[@lyndahammel9502]

36 mpg highway and 22 to 26 combined for me

[@rossedwardmiller]

This is the new mom version (Eco, convertible, automatic) since the v6 is basically phasing out. I wouldn't mind an ecoboost fastback with a manual and the performance pack though.

[@Andrew-bl6yu]

+Ross Miller ford has sold more v6s than gt and ecoboosts, with the v6 you get the best car for your money, when you add a high end performance exhaust system to the v6 it will have that intense muscle car growl that an ecoboost would never dream of having and you get a fairly decent MPG ratings that is atless better than the gt (and thats all you need!). in reality the v6 is farr from phasing out brother. also keep in mind that the v6 only comes in one basic trim and still outsold the gt and ecoboosts that comes in numerous different trim levels. when i first went to my dealer like 4 month ago asking for a v6 he told me they are sold out even from nearby dealers in ontario and i had to factory order one and w8t for 2month. he also offered to sell me the ecoboost which they had a huge inventory of for the same price of the v6 and i rejected and still went for the v6. what does that tell you?? i uploaded a vid on my channel of that v6 (that is "phasing out" like you said) revving with some flowmasters , let me know what you think!

[@20frieza]

I think what you could start doing is... start giving points on the different aspects of the car... like chassis.. handling... looks.. negatives for anything that you dont like.. and come up with a final score... that would be really helpful... it will also help us subscribers to easily compare two competitive cars... Just a thought..

[@hoffmantnt]

Great video as always but you did not answer the question in the title.

[@TheJoe999Man]

I just realized if they put the 2017 Ford Raptor eco-boost 450hp and 510lb-ft of torque would be faster than the GT 5.0, still wouldn't sound as good as the V8 though.

[@asphaltrequired3708]

What's your opinion of the quality and reliability of this car?

[@mrburgermaster]

Solid brakes in the back on base model s550 mustangs? My base 14 v6 has vented rotors in the rear.

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

Makes more HP than my LS1 lol

[@MakisOfEquinox]

+Josh Went LS1 out of a camero or something?

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

An Australian car fitted with the Ls1, A SS Commodore

[@MakisOfEquinox]

+Josh Went I'm pretty sure even those were factory rated at 230 or something

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

yeah around that, still goes alright! and sounds boss coz LS powa ;)

[@SI0AX]

+Makis Equinox Yeah, but the Torque is much higher. It's like 300 - 400 TQ. What this means is that it's power-band is narrow. It's still a very powerful car. I think, that if you raced these 2 cars. 305 HP 320TQ vs 230 HP 400TQ. And Assume they weigh the same, the One with the lower HP but higher TQ would win. Edit:Also assume they both are Manual Transmission and both have the same gearing for some reason, and maybe get rid of any other variables. Edit: Oh, shit, also assume this is a drag race!

[@JHONNYR98]

nice review, my question is how is the ergonomics in that car? when I sat in it I hated it, just about everything in the cabin is placed in the wrong place

[@genebf88]

Are you going to try and get your hands on a Focus RS? I bet you would love to do a review on one!

[@sclarke978]

good video, can you get your hands on V8 one now because they are coming to the UK for the first time

[@EricChee]

0-60mph 5.7sec? that's better than what I expected. Great.

[@osdew]

i was so confused, plates are from MI but he is clearly on the historic HWY 30 in oregon.

[@zgreen6604]

Would be really cool if you did something on what features supercars etc. have regarding suspension and handling over sports/muscle cars. I just got done searching on here for it and didn't find anything really.

[@xXMaxXx1000]

That looks like a really tight run. Was it?

[@EngineeringExplained]

+Dane Budde It's an awesome road!

[@theGuitarGolfer]

I'd LS-swap it.

[@MrNicholg]

Safely understeering even with sway bar and tires.

[@malkionx]

Wondering why theyd send you the rental car edition and not a Ecoboost fastback?

[@sirsancusxenon6950]

What sucks is how you cant get a manual with either 4/8 cyl convertible.....

[@kznkanaal]

What are the differences between muscle and sport cars. I know that american cars like the Mustang and Charger are muscles and Ferraris and Lambo's are sports, but what are the differences?

[@Brianwashere92]

error on torque number?

[@jaskdavis]

Anyone else wondering why they did not put the 3.5 Twin Turbo or the 2.7 Twin Turbo EcoBoost in this Car? Plus the 2016 Focus RS has the same 2.3 Turbo EcoBoost and makes 345hp and 350tq!?

[@DxGFaded]

My first car is a 98 SN-95 V6 Mustang

[@EgoShredder]

...."I can see clearly now the roof is gone......I can see all other cars in my way!" :D

[@HotboiEngineering]

I have to say the i4T version is actually quite nice, and I see MANY driving around and the turbo noise and BOV sound is very nice, but subtle. I see people taking them all over and every time I see someone take a turn at moderate speed I always stop my music and just listen for the BOV "pshhhhh" as they lift off the gas. Makes my day every time. Don't get me wrong the 5.0 is awesome in a big murican' kinda way but the brash and showy nature gets old after a bit.

[@Magnacier]

I think the torque figure at 4:00 is a little off ;)

[@Wtrxprs007able]

Dat singing at the end :')

[@mattdagger1480]

Just a heads up the auto is about .2-.4 tenths faster 1/4mile and even in some 0-60 runs. Can't out shift a computer.

[@mfwebpea2935]

Are there any reviews that have a manual transmission you need to shift it

[@abytom715]

hello, My question is no about this video, but about a video you've done in the past about painting intercooler black. You stated and proved that there are no benefits to paint it black. How about painting intercooler piping? I asked you this question because all manufacturers use black pipes in most applications, but most aftermarket pipes are polished

[@airwick4u]

How big of a problem is the engine blowing up? Looking to buy a used one and keeping it stock

[@ShadowScope240]

Please explain Gaskets next !!

[@Eurosport.Automotive]

That moment when you get walked by a 228i 😂

[@ivanv754]

Are the paddle shifters standard in all new automatic Mustangs?

[@Flakey86]

For the price of this car you could have a GT with Performance Pack and several track days. Yikes!

[@catmario9947]

+GadgetsNGear yeah thats true and its not under 30k anymore either, rather get the v6 fastback 2015 at least its 24k and put cold air intake on it or a throttle body would be as fast as the ecoboost without even reaching the price of the base ecoboost

[@Flakey86]

+I dont even know EE explained the cost of the car he was testing. 25k is the base price for the Eco. They can easily be optioned to be more expensive than a base GT.

[@jon3524]

great visibility with no roof on the car good observation 😂

[@jasrajshoppersmart9012]

hahaaa

[@whammazard]

Where was this filmed?thank you.

[@Entropy106]

Washington