Car and driver 2015 mustang gt manual transmission

Consumer guide tried out a completely redone 6 th generation gt with premium trim. The 2015 ford mustang comes in multiple flavors, including the 5. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Used 2015 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. If you picked up a 201520 mustang with an automatic transmission, chances are, you are going to want to add a few mods to get it performing at its best. Choose from top brands such as ford performance, tremec and more. The values listed below are based on msrp and does not include any incentives, tradein, options, or other adjustments. The vehicle accelerates normally from zero to about 10 miles per hour and from 30 on upward. Standard sync applink enables voice control of pandora and other smartphone apps, and mykey lets responsible parties set limits on top speed, stereo volume and more. I have a 2015 gt with manual transmission with 44k miles. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora.

Ford mustang standard transmission 2016, triax street short throw shifter kit by steeda autosports. This video was filmed in a 97 civic i use to haul my dog around in. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 ford mustang 2dr fastback gt premium at u. New cylinder heads with revised highflow ports help air flow more freely for better highrpm breathing than last year 6speed manual or selectshift automatic1 transmission 25 hwy mpg 2 435 3 hp and 400 lb. Optional selectable driving modes allow drivers to tailor throttle response, transmission shifts. The 2015 ford mustang gt is equipped with the insanely powerful 5. The 2019 civic hatchback, coupe, and sedan all feature manual transmission options, but the hatch is the only car of the bunch to pair a stick with the 1. Two incredibly powerful transmission options came from the factory on the 2015 mustang, the manual and selectshift automatic. But ford set out to make the new gt a better performer than the boss 302 and the company may have succeeded. He certainly has the mentality of an inexperienced driver ecoboosted and mikthehun1 like this. The 500 can handle 500 ftlbs of torque whereas the 600 can handle 600 ftlbs of torque.

In terms of packaging and appointments, it was almost a dead ringer for the 4cylinder mustang ecoboost premium coupe that cg tested previously. Fifty years ago, ford took the style of a european coupe and fastened it to the bones of the ford falcon and created the first pony car. A total of 1964 units of a version of the 2015 ford mustang gt coupe with the performance pack and either a manual or automatic transmission, were made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ford mustang vehicle lineup. Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are.

Now, naturally im really concerned as im thinking it could be the gasket and i believe isnt an easy and is a costly thing to fix. Fifty years have come and gone and the ford mustang name endures. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The getragsourced sixspeed manual shifts easily and slots into gear quickly, and it feels more polished than before. I dont have a manual for this car so i cant see a blow up to possibly identify a source.

Expected to be announced later is a 50th anniversary edition model, as well as the successor to the 661hp shelby gt500. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. With the 2015 ford mustang gt topping out at 155 miles per hour, the pony car was. The 2015 ford mustang gt comes equipped with a 435 hp 5. These model years 1517 have forged bottoms ends and can handle some good power with a power adder. Tremecs 500 and 600 tko manual transmission arguably have the reputation they do because of the 5. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. With its firstever ecoboost engine, the 2015 ford mustang provides exhilarating power coupled with efficiency that drivers call icing on the cake. A customer dropped off a heavily modified mustang shelby gt and it was all i could do to grit through the. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better.

Thats roughly a ten car length difference at the end of the track. Sep 22, 2014 the 2015 mustang handles better, its easier to live with, and it acts like a more expensive car. Manualtransmission mustangs have a cast aluminum differential carrier, while automatic cars use cast iron for that component. Oct 02, 2015 2015 ford mustang ecoboost manual wr tv extended pov test drive. This beefy v8 engine delivers a seemingly endless reservoir of power, making the 2015 ford mustang gt a sports car that will push you back in your seat and put a smile on your face.

The sixth generation ford mustang s550 is the current iteration of the mustang pony car manufactured by ford. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ford mustang convertible 2d v6. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. A stock 20152017 gt with the mt82 manual transmission will run that same quarter mile in 12. I have a 2002 ford mustang gt, which is suffering from an automatic transmission problem, and i first noticed the problem about a week ago. In all reality his car is probably the first one he learned how to drive a manual transmission on.

With the exception of making the new mustang a frontwheel drive fuel sipping hybrid, there isnt much ford could have done to turn diehard fans off of the companys legendary sports car. Whether you are doing a mustang fivespeed conversion or you just need to replace the tail shaft seal, we have you covered. The standard getrag sixspeed manual also entered 15 with minor. Were beginning to believe that bringing a manual transmission to a drag race.

Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. The ecoboost drives similarly to the new gt, in that the basic suspension tune is. In departure from prior mustang models, the sixth generation mustang includes fully independent rear suspension on all models, as well as an optional 2. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ford mustang coupe 2d gt v8.

Ive noticed an odd aspect to our 2015 ford mustang gts manual. The two different transmissions have two different sets of gear ratios. The worst complaints are not shifting smoothly, hesitation shifting from reverse to drive, and clutch went out. Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car for. Every manual transmission car you can still buy in 2019. Aug 05, 2015 the ford mustang gtall new for 2015continues to cater to their desires. With it, ford says the gt will run faster laps around a race course than the venerable boss 302, a car which has earned a reputation for hitting above its weight class on the road course. Aug 25, 2015 while driving home from the store my new 2015 mustang gt transmission failed, it started to make a high pitched wine and i was unable to shift, ive been driving stick shifts for years and this. The new mustang was introduced as a 2015 model year vehicle. The biggest difference compared to the gearbox equipping the 20152017 mustang gt is the directdrive fourth gear.

If the gt 350 is to come out with an automatic transmission, it will most likely be special transmission made for shelby just like the manual. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ford mustang convertible 2d gt v8. The 2015 mustang handles better, its easier to live with, and it acts like a more expensive car. Ford mustang gt 2015 ford mustang gt the next chapter in the life of the iconic pony car begins as the allnew ford mustang loaded with innovative technologies and delivering worldclass levels of performance is simultaneously revealed around the globe in six cities on four continents. Sep 30, 2014 the gt performance package includes sixpiston brembo brakes, a 3. Their exaggerated bolsters impeded smooth shifting, and our drivers. In testing, our sixspeed manual transmission a 10speed automatic is optional matched the zeroto60mph time of the outgoing car at 4.

Paired with a sixspeed manual gearbox in our test car a sixspeed automatic is available as an option the mustang gt powertrain is a fantastic. More than nine million examples later, the mustang is a legitimate icon of americana, and its massive popularity has created an aftermarket so. I got side swiped by a drunk driver and my car is in the shop. Decoding mustang vehicle identification numbers mustang vin. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. Full test of the 2015 ford mustang gt convertible with a sixspeed manual.

We also appreciate the manuals positive shift actionand the fact that, as a manual, it has shift. For comparisons sake, take a bone stock 2018 gt which runs roughly an 11. Late model restoration has just what you need to get that sixspeed 6r80, or 10 speed 10r80, auto transmission shifting gears better than ever. Manual transmissions thud or clunk sound more refined. Late model restoration is your onestopshop for all mustang manual transmissions and manual transmission parts. The 2015 mustangs interior is also allnew, with improved materials, upgraded infotainment and new safety systems. Allaluminum dohc with tivct helps deliver lowend torque, peak power and. Not since the corvette stingray has an american muscle car stirred as much anticipation as the 2015 ford mustang. The sixspeed manual transmission from getrag, a wellrespected transmission manufacturer in germany, is available in all models to provide mustang owners with the powerful feel that comes from manual shifting. With fifth and sixth relegated to overdrive gears, the. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Flywheel, pressure plate, 2 discs, floater, alignment tool.