Car and driver 2014 mustang

The next model year for fords illustrious pony car will see a dramatic reinterpretation. Sep 24, 20 corvette stingray vs 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500. This car is a legend, its the first mustang to go 200. Just in time for its 50th birthday, fords iconic mustang is all new in 2015 and so is one of its engines. It did beat, by a tenth and 3 mph, the stocker in the quartermile, running a 12. It has a lineup of powerful engines, sharp handling, an upscale interior, and a good amount of trunk space. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to. Oct 21, 2015 just in time for its 50th birthday, fords iconic mustang is all new in 2015 and so is one of its engines. Mar 06, 20 we get in car video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. The 2020 ford mustang places high in our sports car rankings.

Ford racing debuts turbolusty mustang cobra jet twin turbo concept 2012 sema show auto shows. I dont know if there will ever come a time when i dont enjoy the raw immediacy of a big, naturally aspirated v8 like the one in this 2014 ford mustang gt, never. So i just got my july issue of car and driver and the front cover is mustang wins. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru. The 2014 ford mustang, available in coupe and convertible body styles, is an excellent sports car that offers both fun and practicality. 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. Say hello to the worlds most badass 1960s mustang car news. Unlike those luxocruisers, americas favorite pony car retains its bluecollar solid rear axle.

The mustang now rides on a heavily modified version of the lincoln ls and jag stype platform. Is the v6 ford mustang worthy of being a track car. Oct 30, 20 the test track confirmed our suspicions, as the 126poundheavier roush could only tie the normal car s 4. It did beat, by a tenth and 3 mph, the stocker in the quarter. The 2014 ford mustang is a rearwheeldrive, fourseat sports car that competes with. A classic confrontation that never seems to get old.

For added sportiness, there is an optional performance package for ecoboost and gt models. The 2014 ford mustang is a rearwheeldrive, fourseat sports car that competes with the chevrolet camaro, dodge challenger and hyundai genesis. A sound so sinister could only be the supercharged 5. Mustang comes with a 3year36,000mile basic warranty, a 5.

Conventional car washes with brushes do not cause leaks anonymous, ca 2014 ford mustang. Watch the ford mustang cobra jet 1400 smoke the strip. The mustang is younger, edgier, more defiant its a muscle car for the modern age. Apr 27, 2010 a classic confrontation that never seems to get old. Thats really all one needs to know about the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 ford says it is powered by the worlds most powerful production v8. The 2014 ford mustang, available in coupe and convertible body styles, is an excellent sports car that offers both fun and. There are three powerful engine options, and the base v6 earns good fuel economy estimates. I dont know if there will ever come a time when i dont enjoy the raw immediacy of a big, naturally aspirated v8 like the one in this 2014 ford mustang. Mustang comes with a 3year36,000mile basic warranty, a 5year60,000mile powertrain warranty and epa fuel economy estimates of 15 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Finally, after 10 years ford managed to get the mustang gt 5. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.

It is offered in v6, v6 premium, gt, gt premium and shelby gt500 trim levels, all of which are available in coupe and convertible body styles. The mustang earned a fivestar rating from the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, but its ratings are average from the insurance institute for highway safety iihs. The v6 mustang has gotten a lot of hate over the years. Inside they do a complete comparison and the mustang. The performance packages short gearing allows the pony car to get out of the. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k. We get in car video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. Corvette stingray vs 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500.

Also available for 2014 is the shelby gt500 which gets a supercharged 5. While no one will argue that the 2014 ford mustang is as refined as the porsche 911 or bmw 3 series, it delivers a raw driving experience unique to american motoring. Dec 01, 2004 the mustang now rides on a heavily modified version of the lincoln ls and jag stype platform. Ford racing debuts turbolusty mustang cobra jet twin turbo concept 2012 sema show auto shows posted by car and driver september 04, 2014 20. An ode to the misunderstood and mistreated v6 mustang. Aug 23, 2012 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. The ford mustangs of semanew, old, and everything in between flipbook.

The stang is also available with more driverassistance technology than any pony car, so you can go faster and feel safer. The 2005 2014 cars where a substantial overall improvement over the fox based cars in nearly every way the irs equipped cobras rode better but the irs didnt offer any improvement over the 3 link axle in the s197 when it came to performance and the s550 is a substantial improvement over the s197 mustang. Apr 10, 2009 putting a track pack on the popular pony. Its surprising to me that the c8 is faster in the 14 mile. You can get a practically brand new mercedesbenz certified 2014 c63 with 15k miles for less than the price as tested mustang gt. Outside the confines of the test track, the 2014 mustang v6 is quite fun to drive, despite the slowshifting slushbox. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by jarstang, feb 12, 2020. The 2005 2014 cars where a substantial overall improvement over the fox based cars in nearly every way the irs equipped cobras rode better but the irs didnt offer any improvement over the 3 link axle in the s197 when it came to performance and the s550 is a substantial improvement over the s197 mustang with its properly engineered irs and. The test track confirmed our suspicions, as the 126poundheavier roush could only tie the normal car s 4. Plus, you wont have to worry about the car depreciating as fast as the mustang. Even with the less powerful engines, the mustangs modernized chassis delivers a comfortable and controlled driving experience. High pressure, water online car washes spray water through the driver and passenger door window seals. Jul 18, 20 while no one will argue that the 2014 ford mustang is as refined as the porsche 911 or bmw 3 series, it delivers a raw driving experience unique to american motoring.