2018 Mustang GT: Test Drive

We test drive the 2018 Mustang GT 5.0 10-speed to see how the new revised V8 and automatic to see how it performs. Full drive review and impressions of performance and handling.

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[Keep-on-ok]

I’ve owned three Mustangs, all GTs, a Jeep, a Firebird and a Camaro. My next car will be a Mustang GT. I’ll be 70 later this year. I cannot help it, the Mustang has always been my favorite.

[randr]

Those hood vents serve a few actual purposes. First is that they reduce aerodynamic drag because they allow the air entering the front of the car to exit over the hood instead of under the car and past all of the jagged mechanical parts the will create drag. This also serves to keep the front of the car planted at high speeds. Without this feature, the front of these cars tend to generate lift. These vents will actually generate a small amount of down force. Finally, this helps with cooling. Being located just behind the radiator, the air can quickly exit these vents allowing more air to pass through the radiator, making the heat exchangers work more efficiently. Hot rodders have known about this stuff since at least the 50's. That's why you see louvers on the hoods of those old builds, because it helps keep the car running cool and keeps the front wheels from coming off the ground at high speeds. If you don't believe me, go get in a 60's muscle car and take it up to about 130 mph. You won't be able to steer because the front wheels will barely be touching the ground. Hit a bump and they will literally come off the ground. How do I know? I was young and stupid once.

[GTHEBEAST]

This guy has the most relaxed soothing voice😂

[itsjeffcloudy]

his voice sounds like his talking about fine art. then again...the mustang is fine af.

[MarshalArnold]

Owned a '15 GT premium manual, and just bought an '18 GT Premium manual. Gotta say the driving experience in the '18 is much improved. Not sure I'm loving that new hood, it's ok, but I miss that "plywood table" look of the 15-17 😎 still the car looks great and drives better than ever. Am very pleased with the refresh!

[bradwooldidge]

Great review. I have a brand new 2019 Mustang GT, and I absolutely love it!

[dan_bouet]

My brother just bought one... GT w Performance Pack in Auto. No other gingerbread and took it home for just under 40K out the door at a Phoenix dealer. Great car, really impressed with it. Made me want one, but I would want the Sync 3 upgrade for sure.

[derekstocker]

Excellent review of certainly my dream car. Thanks for this, very well done.

[magneto]

I love my 2018 Performance Pack Mustang.

[ShawnCastator]

I plan on getting a black one, but I gotta admit, the Grey looks amazing! Nice review.

[RhinoXpress]

what do you mean the top vents don't do much, they are open for a reason to help disperse heat from the engine, since heat rises. i mean, that's thermodynamics 101. ford wouldn't make them open vents if they were there just for show.

[pechmichaelchristina]

Great review! I’m a Chevy Camaro guy but this Mustang is pretty bad ass. Glad you finally changed your shirt ha!

[Tanner_Teves]

Nice review, I've always been a LS kinda guy but I am seriously considering this as my next car. Really wanted something with a V8, Apple Carplay, Cooled Seats, a great automatic transmission, and looks that I like. With those key factors that really only limits me to the Challanger/Charger Scatpack Widebody and this Mustang. Think I'm leaning towards the Mustang.

[mnyshp]

This was a nice and calm review! Very enjoyable.

[davidlara]

This is my car. I want Auto trans, the riright color, performance pack 1. This is it. I want this!!!

[FLSTCmerlin]

My fresh 2018 Premium GT does not have that "new" instrument display. Mine has the traditional dual round dials with the info in the middle. And I'm glad. It has the 10 speed auto too with the GT Performance Pack. I love everything about the car. Big 5 liter V8 under the...oops.

[ChristopherDillman]

Nicely done. Two things FINALLY pointed out on a 2018 Mustang review that Ford corrected, and has always bothered me too with the 2015s - the front pitching under hard acceleration, and the 'speed boat table' hood view from behind wheel.

[Praetor]

Thanks for the review sam, and keep em coming. You are my most favorite review personality, you really know your stuff and go in depth. Always a pleasure to watch your videos!!

[Canucklehead]

I recently drove from Vancouver to the Shuswap on the coke at 140 mph. I even passed an RC and he didn't even try to catch me.

[Keep-on-ok]

Great video! I too love the Mustang but has to be a V8!