2018 Ford Mustang GT | Track Test

[@elrysaunders7966]

Been watching motorweek for 35 years...my favorite show

[@dannyc8617]

Savage, not even a Shelby. Excellent job Ford!

[@voodoochildcaz3169]

Man that 10 speed automatic ain't no joke..I got a 16 gt manual and that new 10 speed caught up on the highway screaming with that active exhaust...392s stand no chance

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Ford has done a good job on this engine, it looks really good.

[@matthewhartup941]

I have a 20 GT premium 10 speed, performance package. 3.55 gear and 10r80 is a great 👍 combo. I just crossed over 500 miles still breaking her in and haven't really fully laid into her yet, only about 50 percent or so throttle, she has really good power. Pleasantly surprising power in fact!

[@mikeross6043]

I'm an SS 1le owner and would love to have this car too! Nothing like American muscle!

[@joshjlmgproductions3313]

Mike Ross 👍

[@ChristopherOvrebo]

John is the same color as the car

[@quentinwooten30]

Christopher Ovrebo almost choked on my sandwich reading this lmao had to re watch

[@bliglum]

LOL!

[@klasseact6663]

Christopher Ovrebo ...LOL😂

[@lexusls]

Hahahahahaha

[@jesusfiveoh]

LMAO

[@jsponson]

How could you not mention the new dual-injected fuel system in the V8?

[@mikewest712]

Cars and coffee is going to be legit this year.

[@reptarthetrx2408]

Looks like so much fun when he's sliding around the corners.

[@delvinchandler]

I like it.

[@adriancross1988]

Should make another review with the 10-Speed Mustang GT. A totally different beast compared to the manual! It's literally night and day. I've managed 11.8 @119 in the quarter mile. My Mustang GT 10-Speed is 100% stock with summer tires! No tune, nothing fancy...100% stock! Motor Week, please make it happen 🙏 🙂

[@davidestrada7337]

i have the 2019 model GT of this for 3 years so far in Orange fury 10 speed it has been an absolute blast i love having it in manual or sport and it eats i got a mid pipe and steeda axles backs and it sounds intoxicating

[@kennethpowers8995]

The 18+ GT is really a mechanical marvel. These engines make great power for their relatively small displacement and still return decent mileage when you keep your foot out of it. The potential is there to further it’s performance as well; and the 18+ cars respond crazy well to bolt ons too. It’s not uncommon for bolt on NA setups to start to approach 500whp without touching anything inside the engine. And if you can live without a 3rd pedal the 10 speed auto has a gear for any speed you want to accelerate from keeping that beautiful 5L in the meat if it’s power.

[@richardmiller6422]

I remember when a 5.0 LX notchback in 1991 was $15k !!!

[@tomhertz1614]

RICHARD MILLER I had an 1986 5.0 and New 1988 5.0 Prices are ridiculous now. BUT the depreciation makes them somewhat affordable

[@renardsoro3829]

RICHARD MILLER with inflation 15k in ‘91 is still nearly 30k in 2018 USD.

[@tomhertz1614]

Benjamin Burkhardt Inflation Myth

[@sirhenrymorgan65]

The Mustang GT isn't $40,000, it's $35,095. But whatever it is, it's stupid to make an apples to apples comparison with Mustangs of the past and complain about how much more the new car costs, as if it shouldn't be. The older Mustangs were cheaply made, crappy handling, death trap POSes, nothing like the brilliant, world beating Mustang of today. Of course it's more, but for the extra money they're asking, it is beyond worth it.

[@tomhertz1614]

Sir Henry Morgan WRONG .

[@scaryboi2897]

You can still select your own gears in auto with the paddle shifters. People forget about how accurate and swift paddle shifters are.

[@boss12]

I’m renting a 2022 GT drop, now I’m hooked. I want one now.

[@Canucklehead557]

Bought a 2018 in 2022. Had less than 40,000 kilometres on it. The all aluminum 5 litre Coyote engine, with the 6 speed transmission. It's just a great car to drive.

[@Dragunov302]

I love the refreshed front end

[@Tractionless]

It goes, and looks good, although I think the headlights are too small and too far apart, reminds me of Sid from "Ice Age", but will probably grow on me.

[@bliglum]

It's just that the grille is too damn big, so many grilles these days are just too damn big!

[@chavisberrien8595]

Tractionless looks better in black trus

[@xaviarlair6775]

Agreed. Oddly Styled front end, but looks great in certain colors in person.

[@maclomacneil]

hahaha Sid from Ice Age, that kills me

[@davidwade7681]

Ya,ford could've did better on the looks

[@juliusjones1154]

Thanks for uploading the best video ever posted on the KZbin.

[@DUNEATV]

I drove the 10 speed and it was fast!!!!

[@millionairemindset1136]

I’m glad they did real world numbers and not what Ford claims.

[@hawaii5084]

I have the exact the same mustang GT PP1 of course with a manual transmission dual clutch. Fun and fast muscle car with magneride/active exhaust. I tossed out the resonator in placed of an X pipe.

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL 2018 Ford Mustang GT | Track Test

[@sang1971]

Where is the switch for running over the curb into a crowd.

[@1compaqedr8]

Mr. West that would be the TRACTION CONTROL off selection! Lol

[@inomad]

I badly want a manual Mustang GT 5.0

[@Steve-yr5vi]

You can pick the previous GT's up at a good price, and ignore the magazines and you'll have a blast.

[@pocketsjuicy3444]

Why is it revving higher for torque...

[@toddsmith5552]

I wonder if they would get better times if the used 93 octane fuel?

[@Tommy1198S]

Test it with the performance pack 2

[@williamscookies78]

picking mine up soon!

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

Darn it! This car beat my 1970 Mach 1 best quarter mile of 12.98 back in the 70's. Oh well, that's okay. I'd really, really like to see the 10-speed tested here (like all performance car guys)

[@seansacustics]

It's faster then the gt500 was about 10 years ago

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Can you buy a 5.0 Mustang with wheels that are not black? Also do I get a free rental car when my 2004 Ranger is in for the airbags to be replaced? If so I want a Mustang.

[@gsxellence]

That Front end is not cute... Previous faces is "Amazing"; at least the rear is still sexy

[@deanhawk7260]

It looks better in person and grows on you. I thought the same, then bought a 2018 and never looked back. Best car I've ever owned. A few mods, and this car transforms to a beast.

[@maureencora1]

I Wish I Could Get a Green Bullitt Mustang GT in a 10 Speed Auto.

[@Pwj579]

Still lots of love for the 08 Bullitt

[@andrewg.7732]

Do these come equipped with Ford's new self detaching steering wheel?

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@darkskies45]

I love this car Ford did a great job with it.

[@drdanimalsize]

review the 10 speed auto please!

[@naywahn]

Right? I wanna eat a burger, drink something, mess with the radio, smoke, hang my arm out the window, or um..."entertain" a chick , sitting in the passenger side. I can't be alone in my love for 8/9/10 speed autos!

[@swanblake]

drdanimalsize for your wife?

[@drdanimalsize]

Blake Swan nah my woman has a stickshift mustang

[@swanblake]

drdanimalsize well played. Seriously though please support the manual like you lady. Keep the dream alive. Love you

[@tomhertz1614]

Blake Swan 10 speed is actually faster 3.9 seconds

[@chuckvaldez4149]

Does it have a crowd ATTACK mode?

[@oiHodgesx]

Ha ha.tool..

[@reinhart482]

4:35 "mustang now getting automatic emergency braking". my 2015 mustang gt has that feature plus radar cruise control and both work exceptionally well.

[@reyfuentes4572]

I think he ment that it comes standard in all model/trims...that's for safety shit nowadays basically the basic most plain model still gets the safety feature u know what I mean?

[@nickma71]

You could have gone 11.9.@119 with the 10 speed. Autos are always faster.

[@331Grabber]

Until this year the autos were slower. And this year Ford made the gears in the manual less suited for drag racing. Guessing the old 6-Speed from last year would be a few tenths quicker.

[@deanhawk7260]

I own the 6 speed manual, and it is very engaging and fun to drive. I don't car about a few 10ths of a second on a track.

[@nickma71]

@@331Grabber That is a broad generalization. Nobody can out drive a transbrake on the all important 60’.

[@331Grabber]

@@nickma71 True. But no converter can get as much power to the ground as a clutch. So the advantage the 10-Speed automatic has is the better gear spread. Either way. Manuals need more gears and better ratios than they have now. We didn't need two overdrive gear ratios.

[@nickma71]

@@331Grabber The converter doubles torque until it’s stall speed. A fluid coupling does not load the engine as much as a mechanical coupling, that is true. But not in the first 60 feet.

[@swanblake]

Why did they mess up the front so bad?

[@gsxellence]

Yes I agree, they Fuglied it

[@hertzer2000]

Slicker aero for NASCAR.

[@AdamAus85]

Yeah I prefer the one 2 shapes ago that had the crappy interior. The original throw back to old school one.

[@swanblake]

CareerFireman totally agree.

[@badpork5472]

I love the front end

[@styldsteel1]

God Bless Dave Pericak!!!

[@aidananchaya]

I saw it in person, and the front looks so much better. I actually like it.

[@michaelreitz6838]

The 10 speed automatic is way faster than the manual 6 speed. Ecobeast posted a video of him racing a Charger Hellcat on the dragstrip with his stock 2018 Mustang with the automatic and he ran a 11.8 quarter mile and was right on the tail of the 707 HP Hellcat which ran a 11.5. Pretty damn close considering the Mustang is naturally aspirated and has a lot less HP than the supercharged Hellcat. Kinda embarrassing for the Dodge boys I would think.

[@Steve-yr5vi]

If faster is all that matters, get one. I'll stick to the manual.

[@23robert2323]

stock tires for hellcat don't grip, better tires and hell kitty will be long gone

[@19coyote5oh9]

robert nikoghossian Yeah that hell kitty is more like a fat Garfield.... I'll get excited when it gets a new platform, losses a few hundred pounds, and can handle a track that's not a straight line....

[@jojawh]

How does auto braking work with a manual transmission?

[@minivanman1356]

It stalls and stops the car. Which is better than you crashing it. Also the warning comes in before it applies the brakes. So if you brake when it warms you it won’t have to engage AUTOMATIC braking

[@gorgeusjames]

Motorweek as usual slowing down 0-60 & 1/4 mile times 😂. So the 2012 with 412 HP did 60 in 4.2 seconds or less and this one with 48 more HP in 4.5? When it’s clear it does it in under 4 seconds?

[@USFZeus]

The 2012 had a solid rear axle which is much better for straight line times. The new IRS flexes as it should and will run circles around the 2012 on a track, which is what race cars are for.

[@gorgeusjames]

i hear you but it still makes no sense when all german cars with same power or a lot less always have 0-60 listed times ridiculously fast for their size & weight having an IRS?? or they are always biased towards them? @@USFZeus

[@SportsMusicCars]

By comparison a 315hp 4.6L GT did 0-60 in 4.9 and the 1/4 in 13.5. So 4.5 is somewhat quicker but 12.4 is wayy faster... Those are the up top revs

[@Daehawk]

Liking it more. I lost my love of them as much after the 2011 redesign. Later they started looking liek a sedan in front. This is getting better. I dont like reverse hood scoops though. Wish they were forward facing and small. Not like the old snorting look Trans-Am .

[@smurfeco2.358]

Do the 10 speed mustang ecoboost and the 6 speed

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

Never been much of a Ford fan myself...But this is a nice performance car for the $. I'd give it serious consideration over the Camaro because the interior view out the Camaro is too 'troop transporter' like for me. Now they just need to step up the reliability...

[@KB-bh9hp]

Sandy Ford reliability aside from the Fiesta and focus is pretty decent.

[@rudfil]

I believe the 6 gen Camaros have more reliability issues than the new Mustang.

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

They've sort of been running about the same in Consumer's Reports. Neither is too good. Both GM and Ford have pretty spotty reliability. Some models are better than others. Cadillac is GM's worst. And I think the Focus is Ford's worst.

[@TheProject43]

Where is the track test?

[@NHseacoast]

How much for a new set of tires if you blew one out for a GT? Has to be big buck$$$...

[@KamiNoRei]

Wow this review feels like it was made in 1996 or something

[@ITRIEDEL]

くろコーヒー they’ve never changed the way they film. Love it

[@emanuel9635]

Classic, don’t change it

[@mikehitchcock9389]

2018 GT PP1 10 speed for me.. With a 3.73 rear...

[@white5oh562]

I’d get an auto for the 2018. That 10 speed is too damn fast

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

The 10 spd auto is not any quicker than this well driven stick. I've had three to test on a prepped track and warmed tires, and could not get an Automatic, of any of the three, to hit 60 mph in under 4.4 sec. that's the best it truely does in the real world on a good track with 93 gas, which is getting rare by the month. More than 65% or higher, of the US doesn't have over 91. A 2018 loaded premium, PP model GT automatic is 3910 lbs and the Convertible auto (which the PP is now available on), is 3994 lbs, while opting for the manual will drop 58 lbs from the equation. A base GT manual with just the PP, is 3801 lbs. The auto PP base, is 3861 lbs. a completely base mustang gt, manual, is 3772 lbs. A Camaro SS base is 3715 lbs manual, and 3782 automatic. Shucks a base auto 2014 Gt was 3688 lbs. Problem is, since epeople want to focus on their "DAMN PHONES", auto manufacturers add in lots more "distracted/dumb driver" aids. Which adds lots of weight. This same technology is being used to take away our privilege to drive, from us. In 6-8 yrs we won't be able to go buy a car that we can drive, it'll drive it self. In Canada GM is pushing a new future with the message, and I quote: "You don't need a car" any more. That coming from a few relatives in Canada. Just the opposite of what auto manufacturers are all about. It's because GM is getting heavily invested in autonomus technology and AI. Same with Ford, and soon FCA. As well as just about all the other manufacturers. So by then, if there's a vehicle that I can still drive, I'll buy it.

[@400hpmustang]

Wish they would offer a stripped version, no pw, no pdl, no ac, a manual rack n pinion, and only enough electronics to manage the engine. I personally don't need driving modes, exhaust modes, backup cams, bluetooth, gps, passing sensors, etc. 1 mode, posi track differential, and 1 exhaust note, I'm good. I'm also not a huge fan of the front end, looks like an Anime character to me, prefer the look of the 13's and 14's.

[@lexusls]

You're also forgetting that a lot of the extra weight is because of structural reinforcements aimed at both chassis rigidity for better handling as well as crash worthiness. With crash test standards going higher and higher, and different, more demanding tests like the small overlap, manufacturers are having to step up their game. Added weight also comes in the form of more sound deadening materials to make cars like the mustang more livable day-to-day for people that want to be able to carry on a conversation at highway speeds without shouting.

[@spaceman1827]

While I think it's very gorgeous and no doubt a great car. I also bleed Ford blue. I feel they took the "muscle" or the "pony car" we're all accustomed to. I'll stick with my 2013 GT. Good job to Ford though, wish I had that engine in mine.

[@davidwade7681]

U got the best lookn one these new ones are wack

[@soulerflare7]

Yours responds better to the aftermarket though .

[@edwu8253]

Beautiful noise

[@styldsteel1]

Hey..to all you guys and (I"m sure there's a girl out there) who are making fun of this beast? The figures are out. Since the new style inception in 2015 400,000 Mustangs were sold. That's twice as many Camaros. So yea. Ford Got it right. I have no interest in what the masses say, if you want the newly restyled Mustang, purchase a 2015, off least, low miles, someone else already took the depreciation so you aren't going to pay 50 grand, but probably half. Again, Great Job Dave.

[@wakjob961]

Dear Ford, Please bring back the small "pony-car"....thank you.

[@maxfodo475]

I really like so much this car with this engine but here it is so heavily taxed that I had to buy the ecoboost version. I know, the best is missing but sometimes there is no choice.

[@colehendo857]

In love.

[@fwh79FOXR6]

Nice color. Let me guess....... it's a three stage.

[@hertzer2000]

Ford could have made the chassis this good 20 years ago but didn't. I can't respect them for that reason. That engine, though.

[@Justacogg]

Nice car

[@chrisdooley6468]

4.5 sec 0-60? Seems slow. I swear I’ve read times of 3.9-4.0 flat but perhaps those were for the automatic cars

[@carstuff4u942]

Chris Dooley I read the same thing

[@bonniewatch8463]

When you shift like an old lady what do you expect , 14.5 is terrible. They don’t even mention dual fuel injection. Port and direct. That should keep the carbon at bay as the miles pile on. Add on a few bolt on mods with the PP2 and that thing will complete with the C7 Z51.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

tyres look so narrow fur such a beast. Reminds me almost of a Miata. I'd upgrade to wider tyres first. Perhaps only on the rear

[@x0M3GAx]

Agreed, I'd throw wider tires in the back as the first upgrade.

[@drdanimalsize]

performance pack 2 has wider wheels and tires

[@thumper7897]

Need at least 285s in the back, I prefer 305s

[@styldsteel1]

You have to know what you are doing. You can throw off performance. A wider tyre can severely affect lateral performance. A 10% drop in fuel economy, affect the tyre pressure monitors, you can't go over one inch without changing your rims, (generally), and a wider tyre in the rear will throw off the way your car turns. The inside tyre turn slower than the outside tyre. Absolutly brilliant engineers figure out which tyre meets the car's performance, fuel economy, turning radius. So..you can't just "throw wider tires in the back as the first upgrade". Most information taken from Chief Engineer for Continental tyre manufacturer

[@styldsteel1]

Added to say...then the amateur who did these "upgrades" will undoubtedly say how Mustang is a shitty car.

[@torquesoftware]

The front end is awful. I just warmed up to the 2015 look.

[@TheGamerExperiences]

Please make the review a10 speed vs manual track and drag strip

[@brettkoeshall2325]

Ford Mustang are better in today's world.

[@gorrilaunit99]

Still needs to go on a diet

[@3star2nr]

gorrilaunit99 do you think that about a BMW m5?

[@transam60190]

3star2nr and you about m4 ? That's a better comparison

[@mossow71]

Motor week always gets the 0 to 60 times wronf. The new mustang gets 0 to 60 in 4 seconds

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

It's still slower than a SS. Lack of torque and getting heavier: Two big things that hurt acceleration, braking, handling and even mpg's. Oh, and let's not forget it doesn't make more hp than the SS. How? For one thing Chevy only uses 89-91 octane for their power ratings. Ford on the other hand, uses 93/94 octane. Technically the mustang makes 448 hp/408 lb-ft of tq on 91. The actual 0-60, & 1/4 mi test numbers by Chevy on the SS were done on a private street on their proving grounds. They use to use their 1/4 track in the middle of the grounds, but decided that's not consistent with real world traction and driving. Ford on the other hand still uses a lightly prepped 1/4 track, and like Dodge, except Dodge "highly" preps their 1/4 tracks or the track they rent out for their tests.

[@SoundFaithStudios]

And? The Mustang still consistently sells better than the Camaro and challenger. As stated in this video, "It may not be the fastest muscle car, but the best all around". That's probably why Ford has never skipped a production year for the Mustang since the start. The main reason why the Camaro even exists, is to be a direct competitor to the Mustang. And it's done well chasing the shadow of the Mustang. Not saying the Camaro is a bad car, but there is more to a car's appeal than performance statistics alone.

[@Steve-yr5vi]

So go buy a Chevy and be happy

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Would kill for one of these , minus the black rims......

[@dsehejhshd1527]

In Croatia ford mustang gt sells from 77.000 $ and 1 gallon of oil is 6.5 $.

[@mavricxx]

Idk where they get the figures but I can PERSONALLY tell you this car in it's configuration as shown is 16.4mpg NOT the 18 combined they smoking pot on! And I baby it so don't say oh you drive it hard or anything. Then again, I'm not complaining cause I love it and knew going in the mpg was going to be low.

[@stopmaverick2]

Depends if you’re a city driver. Combined we avg 22.. this car is very good on mpg.. keep it under 70mph and you can get low 30’s. However, we are at low elevation. Idk where you live..

[@jGRite]

There's a honest mistake with the Retro Reviews video.

[@jonathanbarger2493]

You guys always get the worst times lol are they testing it in Denver? Sheesh

[@thetechlibrarian]

Jonathan Barger I think these numbers are more relalistic

[@Sonic_1000]

The Getrag in my 2018 was trash. My Camaro's Tremec is the real deal.

[@nicholasgrey5092]

That front end is sooooo ugly now. In my opinion they fucked it up

[@SportsMusicCars]

agreed its homely looking

[@rvw2931]

Jeez, I just wanted to hear the car performing... 😪

[@paulsalmusic]

Nice car. To bad it’s reviewed like its 1984

[@paulsalmusic]

Exactly my point

[@arion45]

It somehow gets more and more power but doesn’t get any faster.

[@arion45]

CareerFireman The 2011-2014 we’re faster.

[@twistershift]

But they weren't?

[@jmass9784]

I guess some of you guys don’t really pay attention to the numbers lol

[@quentinwooten30]

Still looks like a velocaraptor from jurassic park

[@goldenretriever6440]

I think the dumbest part of the car is the quite mode I mean really Who’s gonna use that If my neighbors complain about my loud ass car I just say screw them and do a burn out If you ask me that feature is gonna be the least used ever on a mustang I guarantee it

[@puroembrague7776]

Is the driver "The American" from The Grand Tour season 1? You know the one that got canned from the show

[@robertybarra3980]

Wow the front end looks terrible

[@MayorMcCheese78]

That front end is hideous in person. Completely ruined the looks

[@krisgotvvs5709]

I love the 18 but damn almost 10k higher than base.. Be better off buying a base cheap as possible then selling the motor and then putting a coyote and supercharger or turbo on it while doing the swap now you have motor you want for under 40 k even if you do suspension at same time,

[@USFZeus]

It's not $10k more unless you get the Performance Pack 1. I added up all the parts and it's a steal to get all they offer for an extra $4k. Just the Brembos up front will cost you $1500 to install yourself. Add in new springs, chassis tuning, larger radiator, upgraded tires and wheels, better rear spoiler, strut tower brace, new chin spoiler, 3:73 gears with Torsen diff, K brace on the frame underneath, extra gauges and some other stuff I forget. All warranties unlike the stuff you install yourself.

[@mustangtony2933]

Fastest Naturally Aspirated muscle car it is...

[@haydenbriggs]

Y'all must not know how to drive a manual transmission. That car is capable of being way faster. Even more so with the auto. I'm not a mustang fan boy by any means. I just love pony car and what it has become!

[@USFZeus]

You're right Hayden. The new 18 has launch control which you can use on the manual. You simply find the max RPM that the car will hook up, program the cars launch control to that RPM, push in the clutch, set it and the car will rev to set RPM. When the light turns, dump the clutch and hold on. It's that simple. You're clutch and ujoints will hate you but, that's drag racing :)

[@Coyote.five.0]

5:25 i tought you were gonna say " crash into people " that's what Mustangs do best or not ??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@janetsminten8196]

No.

[@oiHodgesx]

🤣🙄

[@golfbuddy1969]

I love this car...but orange? Ugh!

[@hank1556]

golfbuddy1969 I love it haha

[@BLACKLACDTS]

That orange is killer in person. That exact car was on the lot up the street from me for a day literally and Sold.

[@Steve-yr5vi]

I have to admit I agree; as much as I try I cannot like the orange; yellow I like, the grabber blue I like, red, black, silver, maroon, both other shades of blue, white I would be happy to buy one in each if I had the cash (and a few other things) however taxi cab orange just isn't growing on me.

[@franciscomedina6447]

Sounds more like a commercial

[@thewolphman942]

hey see to the pick up of the car is not like track test it's too normal DON'T SPOIL HER NAME