2024 Ford Mustang GT - 18 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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What’s changed?
“new “ gen S650 (7th gen)
Same chassis
Same suspension design
Same wheelbase
Same basic powertrain
Engine
Still a coyote 5.0 but heavily reworked for…more power
Dual throttle bodies with dual air intakes
480hp now
Add 6 more hp with performance pack (exhaust)
That’s 1 more hp than the Dodge Hemi stuff…on purpose
418 lbft
Engine cover is faux carbon fiber
Dark horse will squeak up to 500 hp
Remote rev
Completely silly and probably not great for the engine
But TOTALLY in keeping with the personality
Still sounds amazing
Trans
Same options as before
Either a 10 speed
Or the manual option is still the Getrag MT82
Rev match
Manual only with V8 - auto ecoboosts
Dark horse gets Tremec manual….get that
Graphics
Screens are a big focus of this new car
And so are the graphics
Much like the Hummer EVs the graphics here are done by Epic Games
Very cool
Love the animations
AND you get different cluster views - including old Fox Body graphic
Everyone seems so put off - like what did you expect?
Screens
No more double bubble dash
All screen here on premium
Non premiums split the screens ever so slightly
Climate is in the screen
Wireless acp & aa
SYNC 4
The Ponies
Everywhere
It also says “mustang everywhere”
Blinker
Not new
But sounds like horse gallop
Tech treats
Auxiliary gauges
Custom launch control
Can launch at 7000 rpm
If you want to nuke your clutch
Line lock
Classic mustang stuff
Exhaust modes
Quiet start mode
Drive modes are funky
Hand brake
Not a mechanical brake
Issa drift brake (brake by wire)
Rear seats
Still really small
Performance upgrades
A lot of these things are carry over from the S550, but still good
Mag ride option for performance pack cars
Brembos have the mustang logo on them
Rear LSD on performance lack cars
GT visual differentiation
The car itself doesn't look hugely different than the S550
But it’s at least now easier to tell the difference between a 5-0 and ecoboost
On the GT you get a hood scoop
The grille is also reworked for the GT
Classic headlights and taillights
Wheels looks exactly like the M2 wheels we had
BMW comp wheels
Rear hips are wider
And of course there’s a handful of GT badges
Performance pack cars will say so on the rear GT badge
There’s a bronze accent package that looks sicc
Bronze is the new black
Whatever you do be sure toget the rear wing
Easter egg
On rear window there’s a parade of mustang gens
Interior design
No more double bubble
No more toggles
Overhead USB for track cam - taking notes from the Bronco
Shifter looks the same
Same cupholders as S550
Overall materials seem noticeably nicer
Can get orange interior (emberglo)
Seats
Comfy
Heated and cooled
Safety
Adaptive cruise - even on manual
Take notes M2
Lane centering
Price
GT starts 42,500
GT premium 47k
As tested 61,600
Dark horse starts at 59k
Personally I think just go dark horse

[stevehrocks]

Recaros are neither heated, cooled or powered in the Mustang.

[Scattman]

The 6 extra horsepower comes from the active exhaust upgrade, not the performance package.

[mike]

I’m honestly just worried bout the screen long term

[arno]

in australia the mustang GT PP is $90k AUD. the M2 Comp is $140k.
if they were in the same money, i would get the S55 M2 comp every single farken day of the week. But for $50k in my pocket. GT is coming! lol

[tonydecker]

I have 2024 grabber blue performance/ premium at 62k in March, it is a 10 speed, price dropped on resale, not looking to get rid but wanted know.... if I had to redo it, I would get a standard gt and add the options you want, awesome car very happy with it

[ddluhog]

i had a 2020 ecoboost, and then i had a 2024 gt. that being said the gt is alot more powerful, but the ecoboost was better in a lot of ways, gas milage, the whole package felt lighter and more maneuverable. i love my mustang man.

[James-rndx]

The whole front bumper cover is different on the GT as well.

[daveleary]

I like the big screen but miss the radio and climate knobs. Less time to look away while you're driving with knobs.

[niko]

When you only launch at 3.5k rpm. How Demure, very mindful.

[davidhammond]

Dark Horse also has a markup that you may want to consider.

[BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

The shift knob is like the 2005 * that “ silver plate” on top the stick . Pops off after 5. Years 😅 .

[Daniel_.]

Dude these things are nice . Gas mileage is alright if you respect the throttle . The only thing I’d say is that in the corners it does feel a bit numb and unresponsive. Just feels like your floating around

[maureencora]

2024 Ford Mustang GT is a Great Review, Good Show. I Want a Auto Premium in Black.

[alexdavis]

Now nobody can't on Ford.
I hope they come out with a GT500 version of this, like a Dodge demon 170

[debdixon]

Looks like you two had fun driving this vehicle!

[amauri]

I live in texas also i work at the Ford, that screen is overprice to fix and this is a car, that means the screen will gonna overheat because of the sun and in a couple years will gonna get kinda white, the colors of the screen gets white or brighter, this is normal it happens with your phone tv everything but that car works with screen and that is the problem

[cbbrady]

Short ppl gonna need a booster seat to be able to look over the screen 😂

[JawnnyBlank]

Under my wing they messed up the paint job sadly still a amazing car

[namiqcfrli]

Gt modelinin ön kısmı darkhorstan daka güzel bence

[cmillan]

Just a clarification, you can get an NA V8 in the 2024 Lexus IS500. No manual option and an old school 8 speed automatic, and I know you're probably not cross-shopping these two, but old school V8 nonetheless!