May 21, 2012 hard to believe, but ford now sells a 662bhp mustang. In a town thats all about glitz and glam, the car felt right at home. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car. The front seats are great but rear seats dont have much space. Get trim configuration info and pricing about the 20 ford mustang 2dr cpe gt, and find inventory near you. Of course, the camaro was faster and still got comparable mileage. The 20 ford mustang gt isnt really about whats new. Ford mustang the icon of american performance and style gets even more street swagger with a new design and a list of smart features that signal even more technology in the popular pony car. Looking at the data above, one might think were regretting the decision to put a 20 ford mustang gt through a 40,000mile test. Its not going to shock anybody when i reveal that a mustang gt isnt a particularly good baby car. Car and driver add bullitt to long term stable 2015. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 at car and driver.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The competition may be mounting weve yet to have a turn in chevrolets trackfocused camaro 1le, and bmws new m3 isnt too far off, but for the time being, there is perhaps no better trackable daily driver than the 20 ford mustang boss 302. Read our impressions, see the repair history, and see photos at car and driver. Performance figures from our test cars initial visit to the track after its breakin period were strong and slightly quicker than our longterm 20. To eke out of the mustang gts engine a bonus 32 horses, ford created a new intake manifold with runners resembling velocity stacks. The 20 ford mustang gt looks very cool and churns out tons of. Mar 19, 2012 while the underpinnings of the 20 ford mustang have some humble origins and still rely on a solid rear axle, ford engineers have worked magic in making the mustang a better drivers car than. While some folks may balk at the gtcs due to its absence of noticeable performance upgrades like those found on the gt500 or boss 302, i think the car is a real deal. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Purchased a brand new 20 mustang gt with brembo and 3. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Each week, the car and driver youtube channel will launch episodes of the full hoon, driver rehab, battle of the beaters, car and driver. Arguably one of the most recognizable cars of all time, the 2020 ford mustang continues to deliver.
Come find a great deal on used 20 ford mustangs in your area today. The tungsten silver ford mustang gt coupe concept included a glass roof and. Sep 10, 2012 the 20 ford mustang gt looks very cool and churns out tons of power, yet its reasonable fuel economy, easy driving manners, and useful cabin tech make it a fun daily driver. The 20 ford mustang is still the gotovehicle for that mix of modern driving experience meets classic pony car.
Get the best deals on seats for 20 ford mustang when. Weve had the car for eight months, and in that time, weve. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from. The two magazines car and driver and motor trend say the mustang s extra weight hurts it, though they both are similar.
Dec 04, 2012 the 10best cars of 20, or greatness made tangible. Feb 27, 2014 the mustang finishes 40,000 miles in our care. The prices for the gt model have fluctuated in much the same way as the prices for mustangs in general and for the convertible models of americas favorite pony car. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. As others have said, these magazine drivers wont get anything close to the epa, whereas many people do with their vehicles. While some folks may balk at the gt cs due to its absence of noticeable performance upgrades like those found on the gt500 or boss 302, i think the car is a real deal. Currently have about 80k miles and has been reliable as a daily driver. So i just got my july issue of car and driver and the front cover is mustang wins. Ford engineers have worked magic in making the mustang a better drivers car than. And while the mustang s fat tires poke out the sides of the car, the 19inch wheel package doesnt fill the wheel wells. The chevy corvette c5 z06 is an insane sports car bargain. Fords mustang has been answering the cry power to the people for nearly a halfcentury, and this year that power dosage inches up another eight ponies in the gt, but thats not important. If youve been dragging your feet finishing your 20 ford mustang or dont know what mods to make, check out the customs in this gallery for ideas and inspiration. That goes not only for ford and its mustang but also for the staff here at car and driver.
The twodoor, fourpassenger mustang mixes iconic history with modern design. Thats pretty brisk and stacks up well versus the mustang s primary rival. In addition to the gt trim, the ford mustang also offers an ecoboost trim for sale as well. Mustang gt prices by year msrp for mustang gts cj pony parts. Jan, 2014 i got a chance to drive a 2014 ford mustang gt, before the new model erases our memory of the highly influential and successful ninth generation 2005 2014. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 20 ford mustang. Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. The engine can be mated to an optional sixspeed selectshift. The new mustang is the perfect example of continuing to build on excellence. Read on to learn more on the 20 ford mustang gt premium in this. Car and driver magazine, for example, though praising the gt500 for its. View detailed specs, features and options for the 20 ford mustang 2dr cpe gt premium at u.
Thats right, the new 20 shelby gt500 boasts six hundred and sixty two horsepower. If you do, you can have my copy of march 1968 car and driver road test. I got a chance to drive a 2014 ford mustang gt, before the new model erases our memory of the highly influential and successful ninth generation 2005 2014. It was raw and unhinged and had the thumping soul of a muscle car from a bygone era. If theres one thing you should know about the 20 ford mustang gt premium we just had in for testing, its this. Much like the convertibles, gts were not available during the mustang ii phase of the mustangs evolution and took an extended vacation from 68 until 81.
We have 16 20 ford mustang boss 302 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 16 personal use cars. Although this adds some weight to the car svt wont specify how much, the track package provides good piece of mind to anybody who will be seriously hard on their car. Twin fuel pumps a mustang gts single supply pump, twice over, larger fuel injectors, a grippier and largerdiameter clutch, a larger fan, a three. James lipman car and driver tip o the hat to the freshenedfor20 ford mustang in this, its third consecutive 10best posting.
Weve had the car for eight months, and in that time, weve racked up a paltry,909 miles. The ford mustang gt is an upper trim of the ford mustang that comes equipped with a powerful v8 engine as well as a number of useful technology features. Track apps and a gt track package are among the new gear for 20. We take the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 and 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 to the track to see which one will be supreme in the pony car kingdom. Want to make your 20 ford mustang one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. The only real change is the increase in curb weight by 50 pounds, which is small enough to be offset by the weight of the driver and any cargo.
Sharper looks all around, plus more boss options for the mustang gt. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Car and driver 10best is a list annually produced by car and driver cd, nominating what it considers the ten best cars of the year. Oct 10, 2017 when you can pair up a 1969 mustang fastback with a 20 gt, give it a factory style look, and throw in the performance and technical advancements of todays pony car, youve done something truly. But with gas prices going nowhere but up, unless your pockets are really deep, its tough to ignore.
Read on to learn more on the 20 ford mustang gt premium. Find the best used 20 ford mustang boss 302 near you. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 61 20 mustang models nationwide. And for 20 were intrigued by the gt track package thats new and only offered on manual gt mustangs. In truth, even we expected the mustang 390 gt to plow like an ohio farmer. New ford oem 20062014 ford mustang driver power seat track assy ar3z6361711a. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. The 20 ford mustang gt looks very cool and churns out tons of power, yet its reasonable fuel economy, easy driving manners, and useful cabin tech make it a fun daily driver.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 391 20 mustang models nationwide. It elevates the nameplate from mere muscle car to fullfledged sports car. Search from 364 ford mustangs for sale, including a used 20 ford mustang boss 302 coupe, a used 20 ford mustang boss 302 coupe w laguna seca, and a used 20 ford mustang gt coupe. It is a group road test of 390 cougar, 390 javelin, 396 camaro, 400 firebird, 340 barracuda, and 390 gt mustang not gta. A classic confrontation that never seems to get old. We get in car video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. On november 2, 2011, ford unveiled the 20 model year mustang. Instead, all the ford folks wanted to talk about was the car s umpteen enhancements for 20. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to. Its not the hunkereddown look you want from a pony car. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 20 ford mustang coupe 2d gt. Aug 21, 2012 pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best driver s car competition. The interior is a little cheap feeling but that is just a minor complaint.