The 2024 Mustang GT is America's Best V8 Option.. By A Lot

I give you a full driving review of the 2024 Ford Mustang GT and tell you why it's the best V8 option moving forward. The S650 is packed full of new technology and has significant upgrades compared to it's predecessor in the S550. Even if you don't like the Mustang, if you love V8's this is car that you need to consider. Do you like the new Mustang?
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[@RacerX9]

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[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

I wish they gave away things like a 2005 GT so less people would get tickets for that and I would have a higher chance.

[@Jharris2real]

I've had mine for a little over a month now and I absolutely love it, I had a 2017, and a 2021 as well the S650 blows them both out of the water.

[@mmf9765]

Does it feel faster to you ?

[@Jharris2real]

@@mmf9765 yes, much faster

[@shanelovins9620]

Great video very informative also love how u have all brands on your channel 👍

[@willl5399]

Awesome review - answered all my questions as I was thinking them. Definitely going to check one out at the dealership.

[@ezekielochieng8941]

Good afternoon RacerX. I wanted to extend a hand of support and condolences for your recent loss. I will and alway treasure my mom (even though we argue a lot). I just got mine's on my birthday two days ago and boy am I still giddy about the powertrain. Wish it came with 6 piston front/ 4 pison back brakes and the spoiler from the Dark Horse. I liked the extensive reviews of all the vehicles you get to access

[@IhorWitowych-cr4by]

Hey RacerX! Thank you for showing the Mustang GT again. As a Mustang guy all i can say is yes!!! Thanks again from Canada.

[@tri3pleagent]

Those 3.55 gears are everything. Exhaust is decent for stock. Had to drop an H pipe to get it where i wanted it. Honestly speaking, this car is definitely more refined than the outgoing car, especially the transmission and brakes.

[@mmf9765]

Does it feel faster to you ?

[@tri3pleagent]

@@mmf9765 yeah...a lot of it has to do with how smooth the transmission feels compared to the last one. And top end it's definitely pulling more.

[@jaybman2700]

That looks like a clean car. I would love to drive that thing, great video.

[@Ram1500owner]

I love V8s...owned them all my life...Mopar/Ford/Chevy. I recently bought a base model C8 for MSRP since it's a true exotic for $ 65k. I don't see any comparison between a $ 60k mustang vs a C8...apples vs oranges. Of course the Camaro is the direct competitor, but I have a RAM for daily transportation so the C8 works for me as a fair weather vehicle. Racer...it's a shame you got stiffed on your Z06....but don't let that cloud the truth. The base C8 is the best enthusiast car with a V8 you can buy for $ 65k.

[@jamess4535]

Maybe used. I wouldn't want a C8 with zero options, from experience. A ZL1 Camaro in better honestly if you are looking at that range.

[@Ram1500owner]

I'm ok with the base C8...content is high enough for my needs. I intended to buy a used C8 but the crazy market we're in prices them at MORE than the $ 65k I paid for new 2023 ! The ZLI Camaro starts at $ 74k...exceeded my top budget of $ 65k. C8 s are outselling Camaros easily....IMO a big reason Chevy is dropping the line.@@jamess4535

[@Justin_GFM]

The C8s don’t even come manual, good luck if an enthusiast wants that but good thing C7s exist!!

[@Donking508]

X, what's good bro, keep up the good work. I think I will be happy with my 10 speed 2023 GT for a while, but the 24 looks fun.

[@faridalghali5246]

Another great review. Thank you Racer X

[@KenGetRight]

Test drove the 2024 gt mustang yesterday and i was amazed. They wanted 45k for base model without active exhaust option but with the manual and stock exhaust it still runs n sounds aggressive. It has plenty of torque, tires was able to chirp when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. If i had to pick, i would go with the premium package with leather, sunroof and manual transmission just because of the performance, fun n the option code value it will hold!

[@davedave2882]

They haven't offered a sunroof in a mustang since the 80s.

[@KenGetRight]

@@davedave2882 It would be nice if they did!

[@marktarascio4766]

@@davedave2882 That's good they all leaked.

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

Great car for the price. Not a Mustang fan, but at this point if you’d like a v8 this is the best option.. the white looks killer. Keep up the exceptional uploads comin Mr X! 👊

[@WineHouse33]

The Coyote and B58 are hands down the best tunable new platforms for power.

[@MustaliS550]

@@WineHouse33coyote is N.A. though. Can a fbo e85 mustang even hang with a a tuned b58?

[@mmf9765]

@@MustaliS550yes lol come on now

[@MustaliS550]

@@mmf9765 good to know ig. I’m planning on going ‘fbo’ e85 on my Gen3 . Probably won’t do engine internals though

[@jamess4535]

The 3.55 is a double edged sword. In one sense, it gets that awesome Coyote into it's power range quicky, but as someone who has owned a performance pack S550 manual, it's a lot of shifting for a manual if you are going for all out acceleration.

[@benedictdonald4338]

Get the auto, instead. Problem solved.

[@roymorgan5498]

I love that GT Stang just like it sets RacerX. 😁👍

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

I like the old interior better .

[@davestewart9146]

The digital display is slowly growing on me but I keep thinking about the cost to repair or replace it, great video Sir 👍😁

[@motiv8d111]

I'll keep my boosted 401A PP1 720whp S550. The lines on it look better. Enjoy playing Nintendo on those screens!

[@michaelfried3123]

nobody wants a 4 year old ipod, this car will suffer the same fate. I'll be keeping my '23, love my heritage double hump dash and airplane inspired analog guages and toggle switches. The S650 has been feminized compared to the S550's in my opinion.

[@darthniloc6099]

Just get the warranty on the car problem solved

[@not1but2and37]

@@michaelfried3123 Same here. I'm having a hard time accepting the 650. I only like the higher horsepower.

[@bedvyr]

Performance-wise it sounds great but I do prefer the retro look of the older Mustangs. It's too bad to see Dodge exiting the muscle car market. They did such a masterful job with the Challengers of capturing the vintage look and feel in a new high-performance package.

[@MrDaavee]

Dodge did a masterful job with the performance of the challengers? Lol, against what?...transport trucks? For what those cars were, they were mediocre at best. Including their hellokitties...err...hellcats. Even those things would take the gap from NA 10spd s550's. If you want like a thousand videos, I can provide links, or you can google them yourself.

[@codyschale263]

​@@MrDaaveeThose challengers on a prepped surface murdered the competition lol, and im not even talking about the demon which was basically cheating in a drag race.

[@MrDaavee]

@codyschale263 lol, no they didn't and I'm speaking from experience. They are over weight, over hyped, land yatchs. Good friend has a hellcat redeye. He was so happy he was finally going to have something to beat my boosted mustang. I even turned the boost down to approx 650whp and still tossed the gap on him. Shall I post a video of it for you? My cousin had a '19 10r80 mustang gt NA bolt ons and beats the hellcat. I can put up countless videos of 10spd NA mustangs beating hellokitties. Every challenger/charger below the hellcat model level is a straight up joke. You can go ahead and Google countless videos of na 6cyl cars beating them. The challenger is a joke, regardless of its model level. Can't wait for that demon 170 or what ever it's called comes out. Looking forward to giving that thing the gap too. I do hope dodge has learned something from all the beatings they take and apply it to their future "sports/muscle" cars and lose a ton of weight. Then they might stand a chance against some NA cars... lol

[@johnh.9127]

Well, ya the mustang is faster, it’s 700 Lbs lighter, it’s all good but if your not actually racing people , who cares. Not me, I’m thrilled with the challenger also don’t have to worry about ending up in a ditch, but you should definitely worry about that. Peace, be safe.

[@No_Fox_Given_]

@@MrDaavee Your mustang could be the fastest car on earth and I would still prefer the exterior looks and interior size of my Challenger any day of the week. Most people buy Mopars because they are the best modern tribute to a classic muscle car. Why don’t you just get a 2000hp GTR or a promod if all you care about is speed? 11s or faster for a bone stock comfortable car isn’t bad at all, which is what Scats and Hellcats are plenty capable of.

[@mschacht69]

Great presentation, covered all most will need to know. When you look at the $$$ delta between the Dark Horse and the Mustang GT, I calculate about

[@user-xb3nk6dx3g]

Have had my manual2024 GT premium for a month it’s definitely better than my 2019 off the line and I did put the flowmaster 10 as the h pipe and deleted the factor mufflers sounds amazing

[@asbrandonsconcerned]

1) Love the look of this car. The wheels need to be at least an inch bigger, preferably 2 inches larger diameter. 2) Love the styling and "cockpit" contoured interior on it. The challenger did it better though. 3) HOLY screens! They should have separated the gauge cluster and the info-tainment systems so the gauge cluster is its own separate screen that is subdued into the dash, instead of making the dash like a giant tv screen. I wonder how much glare there is on the those giant screens when the sun hits them? 4) I love that Ford is staying true to its roots with the Mustang. This car is awesome! I just wish the gauges were more traditional and a circular unit subdued into the dash instead of being integrated into the giant TV screen they put all the way across the dash.

[@teemeaux3830]

my Mach 1 hp was 60k. when I picked it up there was a 60k s550 gt next to it. Made my decision easy. Also prolly gaslight 😂

[@uncletman6500]

I have a 21 Mustang GT performance pack with a magnaride, and it's a daily driver.

[@Baseball1984]

I just bought a 2022 GT with performance package and it's AMAZING! Only 10K miles, like new. Active exhaust is awesome. Best car for the price and hp by far in my humble opinion. Love the lane assist and cruise assist and auto wiper blades. I just sit back and car runs itself as a blow everyone away.

[@aaronsanchez3141]

Glad to see the support. Mine is fun!

[@1000roentgens]

From what I’ve read and heard and seen in person, this car shouldn’t and can’t have active exhaust unless that’s just an extra add on in addition to the performance package, because all of the 24s with active exhaust I’ve seen and heard about have quad tips. “you can only have active exhaust with the quad tip setup” and that’s how you can tell if a 24 owner has that feature in their car or not. Even in the mustang configurator, the active exhaust option adds quad tips on the virtual car you are building. Tell me if I’m wrong though.

[@user-nh4je9ul7f]

@Racer X should I get the manual if I’m supercharging this or stick with the 10speed

[@thefitnesslife4988]

Since you supercharging I'd imagine you want to be fast so I'd get the 10 speed since it's faster.

[@RacerX9]

I would probably stick with the 10 speed auto.. otherwise you’re going to be doing a clutch upgrade pretty quick .. and we all know how driving a car with an aftermarket clutch can go lol

[@cbrturbo72]

How does it compare to the 23/24 Camaro SS? You should drive them back-to-back in a comparison video.

[@JerZeyFiveOh]

Some days I really like the styling and some days I don’t buy from a performance standpoint it’s a win-win.

[@smitty858]

I like the way you say “tremec”. Make it sound French! Nice review.

[@billmccann7858]

X- I have a family member in the TB area and he wants to trade in his ST for a new Mustang GT. What Ford dealer do you recommend?

[@chadpittman7826]

Awesome content buddy 🙏👍💪

[@PSYCHoHoLiC1000]

Nice, almost identical to mine except i have grabber blue calipers.

[@mirandadeel2702]

❤Thank you for sharing God bless you

[@wellgeeslugger6825]

I’ll go 2023 GT Premium with PP1, 401A tech package and a 10A. Active exhaust stock is fine and it’s cheaper to get aftermarket system than upgrade to 2024 for a slight exhaust improvement. The interior digital is just not well integrated like the S550 cluster, is not enough analog buttons on center console, and the power difference is the only motivator. But both are fun to drive, 2023 S550 to me just makes more sense. Maybe if they improve the interior tech integration and bring back more physical buttons and less haptic touch panels, I’ll look back at it.

[@jeremycross8598]

Just made a donation for the Shelby giveaway! My 19 pp1 is speced almost identical to this car, color and everything! I just do not see a big enough difference right now for the price to trade mine in for 24.

[@mmf9765]

The only thing i don’t like on the 24 GT’s is the wrx rear diffuser and the way they went with the exhaust, they went the 6th gen SS route instead of keeping it how it was with the s550gt

[@paulherrington2590]

Still love your car reveiws

[@matthewtollefson2703]

Lol FYI that one doesn't have active exhaust, I actually have the exact same car, seems to be a pretty common dealer ordered spec

[@scottbarker9058]

nice coverage...a 3.55 rear gear..is only as good if the 1st gear is lowwer as well.....

[@LeadfootLou]

Don’t like white cars but the exterior of the new mustang does look good. Don’t like the iPads on the dashboard

[@nasmr02]

Just got a charger rt, was hoping to work my way up to a hellcat but that just might not be the case anymore, sad to say. However I wouldnt mind buying a mustang after seeing this video 💪🏽

[@MustaliS550]

Holy crap dude that’s my local dealer😂😂 didn’t know you were located around here

[@rbenhima280]

Great presentation, congrats

[@RacerX9]

Thanks buddy

[@alexvaldez7317]

Love it 💪🏻

[@user-gg9ul5eh3s]

It doesn't have active exhaust as that comes standard with quad exhaust and your tested car have dual exhaust. All mustangs need and should come standard with active exhaust though for sure, a must have! Dual exhaust looks so BASIC!

[@carlosbarroso5220]

I just bought my mustang gt 2024 Is amazing

[@ttarverr]

I'm not feeling the rear of the car in person, but other than that, it's definitely clean

[@markgiles8527]

Amazing. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon @ $95,000 aud. Then the Ford Mustang 2024 @ $93,000. Interesting. Both company design completely different vehicle and come around approximately the same prices. Truly incredible! 🤪

[@mmf9765]

Racer X what differences can you notice and feel between the S550 GT and the S650 GT

[@RacerX9]

It’s not much.. the car does feel a little different to drive .. I like the S650 cockpit feel compared to the old car

[@greganderson1989]

I have to say no. First and foremost, white is not a color.😉

[@RacerX9]

This is true lol

[@davedave2882]

Today I bought a fully spected out 2024 GT performance pack, every option available except for the active valve exhaust, 6 pistons brembos at all four corners, painted black roof it's a premium leather recaros big wing, I mean everything, list for 61k bought it for 59 k I'm happy. Would have liked to had the active valve. This car was a special order from a gentleman, that when the car came in he ghosted the dealership. It was the only one on the lot spec out like that.not even close.

[@mschacht69]

I had a 2020 Mustang GT, Brembo 6 piston (3 each caliper) calipers on the from, "Pinto" 2 piston calipers on the rear, 1 each side. Burnt through a set of rear pads in a track weekend. The 2024 with piston front, 4 piston rear (Maybe 6, but???) is far superior. . I am flirting with the GT or the Dark Horse.....the Dark Horse is $75,000 or greater, IF you can one 1.

[@smitty858]

Mach E sales down 10% year over year. My local dealership can’t get rid of them even with many cash incentives.

[@Sonicaceman]

Eesh 58k might as well get a Mach 1 or Bullitt for that I would rather go base for 45 The 13k in upgrades is not worth it for me or I’ll go pre-owned when I get another one Crazy how much these have gone up in such a short period of time 5 years ago you could get a GT with a couple options for under 40 Looks sweet and I’m sure it handles great and as always it sounds good but not for that much

[@voodoodiecast]

A bullit is such a terrible package. Mach 1 is miles better.

[@danielbrand1576]

Demon 170’S are starting to ship. Here we go !

[@LeadfootLou]

The engines are blowing up

[@ChallengerGuy22]

I still couldn't trust their manual until more time goes by on the upgraded version. Friend's 2020 gt lost a gear at low miles nearly stock. I also disagree with the narrative of only option out there. Practically you will still be able to get Camaros and Challengers into 2024. Now come late 2024 then that could certainly be the case. Still 3 solid options for us to enjoy for now.

[@ejmich8136]

For 75k for a d.h rather have a base m4

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

I would rather the new M2.

[@pizzapartymike6427]

Nice review I have the same spec but in race red. I love it so far.. waiting on my lowering springs and H pipe

[@user-nh4je9ul7f]

I ordered my fully loaded premium gt s650 😮

[@DEJAVU007]

In my area just for an update as of today there are still not any 10-speed automatic 2024 GTS in Syracuse New York so I'm just going to continue to save and put down as much as possible I don't care if it's 15,000 and yeah I'm going to be the cool guy🎉

[@user-ny6bv1ew4c]

Mach Es clogging up the lot,who would of thought.LOL.

[@bj2294]

I agree with the people that don’t like a monster infotainment. Much rather have a traditional dashboard.

[@azrael7923]

The Mustang the original muscle car!!!

[@musclecars92]

Hey Racer X i get it You're a drag Racer. So I know you love automatics. But I really wish you would show more love to the manual transmission muscle cars.. They may not be as fast in a straight line as the automatic. But they're fun exciting cars to drive... Trust me I have Is a manual SS Camaro The car is simply intoxicating

[@lottorabbit]

Nice car. But a little more detail on the review would be nice… For example you say “another package gives you the black roof“. What is that package called? We’re watching this so that we can discover exactly how this car is specked out.

[@frankie072]

The car is nice, The interior "Dash' is Hideous, And is why I have a 2024 2SS 1LE coming ,I'm at 3850 status now ,so shouldn't be to long ,if Ford gets rid of the trash dashboard after 2024 I will own one ,if not ,I guess I will be keeping my 1LE for a long time

[@justinporter6113]

The whole car is hideous

[@joshhotchkin6293]

Trash dashboard?? Pardon me, but WTF r u talkin about? What’s wrong with the dash?

[@tripin1070]

The inside of the car looks like “dead pool’s” suit

[@bdogjr7779]

I've always wanted a manual shift Mustang. Maybe just as a Sunday driver since shifting gears is extra work✌️😎☯️

[@captainamericaandcaptainma3337]

But it's a 2 door

[@rrwr4035]

@@captainamericaandcaptainma3337 《☆》So is my 98 Dakota but at least both have back seats👍🏾😁🤳

[@kickit59]

I have owned manual transmission Mustangs for years and they are a lot of fun! Even though it's old school shifting is a blast and enjoyable.

[@captainamericaandcaptainma3337]

@@rrwr4035 Yeah but scat pack dodge Charger is better and more reliable than Mustang.

[@bdogjr7779]

@@kickit59 《☆》DODGE had the perfect V8 platform in the 2014 DART. Too bad it only came with 4 cylinders✌️😁☯️

[@thullraven1]

Keeping my paid off Manual 2018 GT until it drops or I do. It has under 22k miles as of this post. I like being debt free and plan to stay that way.

[@SovereignKnight74]

Great video! That's a snazzy looking Mustang! Even though I'm more a Dodge kinda, guy, I'd rock that! That is pretty sick!

[@raycarrillo7091]

Cool vidio

[@mrhawkeye293]

Still like s550 better in looks department. But I can’t comment on how it drives.

[@faisalsebahi3138]

I will still pick my favorite V8 of all time the charger scatpack and YES not a hellcat a scatpack !! Am just in love with that naturally aspirated 6.4 V8

[@bullittboost6046]

Just looked at the same package today at my local dealership. It was Rapid Red with brown interior. Definitely a sweet looking Mustang. 😎

[@troyt5309]

Corvette definitely trumps a mustang in almost every measure. And no the corvettes aren't twice as much lmao, your new GT's are now mid 50K range and up and Stingrays are upper $60K and up. You get so much more with a vette. I own a 21 GT premium performance pack and a 23 C8 HTC, love both for different reasons, but it's apples to oranges. If I had to sell one, the mustang is gone lol.

[@drdetroitwheels]

Hey Paul the better de Insider call you out saying that you didn't know that the V8 hemis were coming out I'm just telling you what he said don't shoot the messenger I don't know if they're making a V8 but I did say that they would be making a combustion car over a year ago

[@user-nh4je9ul7f]

Anyone else know how long the wait is on 2024 orders 😮

[@patrickmccollum2576]

I want to trust the blue oval, the new mustangs are nice. However my family and I have had nothing but bad history with Ford products.

[@michaela9279]

Im sorry but at 9:58 you mentioned that this mustang has active exhaust, but it does not have it. that's the only option it doesn't have, but either way its nice car. 👍🏻

[@vettesweetnos]

Z06 has best V8 in 2024, stingray still has V8

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

And it's about 3 times the price.

[@ChanceGarrett-dj3iu]

Sure, but who can afford it

[@snipes7054]

Try finding one msrp.

[@Oliver-ft2fq]

Compare a Z06 price plus mark up vs a Mustang.

[@vettesweetnos]

Got my 23 Z06 for msrp

[@joel6513]

Isn't that like winning a competition that no one else competes in?

[@bdogjr7779]

White is a Fleet color👍🥸🤳My 2014 Charger Pursuit is White😁

[@voodoodiecast]

Well it’s not enamel white.

[@bdogjr7779]

Pearlescent White wood be much Kooler👍🏾😁🤳

[@Martinezm0500]

Wow Mods ain't cheap better up that HP on my 2014 DODGE

[@goblinzl1]

58k isnt bad. but as always no discounts and markups.

[@davidhammond10]

Only the DH has the mark ups, not the GT.

[@goblinzl1]

@@davidhammond10 at this dealer?

[@davidhammond10]

@@goblinzl1 In southern Arizona.

[@Growingupinthe80s]

too much money - at mid $50s, maybe as well add $15K and get a base C8

[@angryfirebirdgaming]

Yes the Mustang is the best American V8 option because its soon to be the only option.

[@azrael7923]

Here's a lil fact do you know the Cobra Terminator brought you the challenger & charger. & dodge made the hellcat to compete with the GT500! Have Respect for who made who!!!!

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

Am I the only one who likes those base rims better?

[@jhuman1074]

The wheels on the black mustang are 19x8.5 polished aluminum. $850 option. I like them better too but would like to see in person.

[@chadjones7722]

hate the rear end and tail lights, interior looks have sadly gone down specifically dash and controls, but sure a big screen is there. Whatever. The new version of the 5.0 is nice, it breathes a little more and that's cool. The mach e is still not a mustang.

[@mikemelissakis9513]

Well it's easy to be the best option when you're the only one left!!

[@cholodesanfe87]

Says best v8 on 2024 is he from the future ?

[@BrotherKellerman]

How are they able to remain emissions compliant? I’m sure that I’m oversimplifying it, but couldn’t dodge take a page out of ford’s book in that regard?

[@BlueMax717]

Its simple. Dodge doesn't want to reinvest the money back in to their engines but rather just put it in their pockets. Ford is only staying emission compliant by spending money on Research and Development. e.g the dual throttles and dual air intakes etc. Ford was able to avoid the Dodge and Chevy problem by ditching the car market years ago when they only kept the Mustang. Dodge, put their money in to the tanking EV market and left the Durango and Jeeps new inline 6 to be their big horsepower cars. (for now) The mustang will eventually have to bite the bullet as unions and the government eat away their profits. However Ford really couldn't ditch the V8 with the new Mustang as they soften the crowd to the technology luxury side of a mustang.

[@jabraan1360]

⁠@@BlueMax717also ford has many fuel efficient vehicles while dodge doesn’t. So the epa fleet ratings come into effect.

[@voodoodiecast]

Dodge is a struggling company and they hemi everything hellcat everything with out fuel efficient models. They’re slowly killing themselves and their loyal consumers are ego maniacal about yeah V8 mopar.

[@paulmarino8810]

Put a supercharger in it. You'll be begging for 3.15s

[@gato7050]

Needs active exhaust

[@marktarascio4766]

MUSTERO RIDES AGAIN ...with only 480 hp sux !!!

[@ayyepapi220]

Why didn’t they just order the dark horse lol

[@johnlucas8924]

I love my super snake mustang won’t know dodge touch it

[@negrodamus323]

Looks like a Camaro from the back and the side

[@davea4037]

Looks are subjective so its not worth dwelling on them much, but as for the tech screens, just not my preference. The 8 inch screen and 12 inch digital display are more than enough tech for me, but im old school. I haven't had a chance to sit in a 24 yet, but the screens look like they obstruct some view of the driver......minimally but still not a good thing in my eyes. I think they either should have built the screens more into the dash, or trimmed the height down an inch on them. Im happy Ford has continued to build the mustang with the coyote, and also hope the 24+ buyers enjoy em!

[@akaHermanSnerd]

$58k for a Mustang GT!?!