The Ford Mustang Fastback GT 5.0 V8 featured here is the european version of the american muscle car. This is the first time when Ford Mustang is sold globally. No matter the body style (Fastback or Convertible), this sixth generation of Ford Mustang is offered globally with two engine variants (2.3 EcoBoost and 5.0 V8) and two transmissions (6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic). Here we have the Ford Mustang Fastback GT 5.0 V8 mated with a 6-speed manual transmission sourced from Getrag. You can also watch the Ford Mustang Convertible 2.3 EcoBoost.
Details
Make: Ford
Model: Ford Mustang Fastback / Ford Mustang Fastback GT 5.0 V8
Production: 2014-
Body type: coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
VIN: 1FA6P8CF1F5333796
Price without VAT: 38,319 Euro
Engine: 5.0-litre (4,951 cc) V8 engine, longitudinal. The engine features DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder, and has aluminium block and head. The camshaft drive uses Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). The maximum output is 310 kW / 422 PS/hp at 6,500 rpm and peak torque is 530 Nm (approx. 390 lb-ft), available at 4,250 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed manual and rear wheel drive
Tyres: Pirelli P ZERO 255/40 ZR19 96Y (front) and Pirelli P ZERO 275/40 ZR19 101Y (rear)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.8 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h
Declared average fuel consumption: 13.5 liters of petrol/gasoline per 100 km
Emissions: EU6, 299 g CO2/km
Fuel tank (l): 61
Dimensions (mm): L 4,784 / w 1,916 / h 1,381
Luggage compartment capacity (l): 408
Wheelbase (mm): 2,720
Weight: 1,720 kg
Cd: –
Front suspension: Double-ball-joint independent MacPherson struts, with coil springs and tubular stabiliser bar.
Rear suspension: Integrall-link independent struts, with coil springs, mono-tube dampers, and solid stabiliser bar.
Main standard equipment
Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger; side airbags for driver and front passenger; driver knee airbag; active glovebox knee airbag; Active Anti-Theft system with perimeter alarm; Emergency Assistance; ABS; ESC/ESP; aluminium instrument panel accents and pedals; ambient lighting; auto-dimming rear-view mirror; dual-zone climate control; illuminated sill plates; leather handbrake cover; leather seats; 9 speaker sound system with amplifier; SYNC 2 voice control connectivity system with 8-inch colour touch screen; Auto HID headlamps; body-colour heated door mirrors with integrated turn signals; LED tail lamps; rain sensor; rear diffuser; fog lights; front and rear electrically powered windows; EPAS powersteering with Normal/Sport/Comfort operating modes; leather steering wheel; gear shift indicator; LED ambient light; GT Performance Pack, consisting Brembo brakes with 6 pistons, GT Performance Pack Chassis Pack (springs, bars, dampers)
Main optional equipment (price in Euros, without VAT)
California Yellow Metallic Paint with triple coat (1,092); Premium Package (2,100) consisting navigation, rear parking sensors; Recaro seats (1,512).
Comments
+ good steering system
+ good ride quality
+ very good engine performance
+ excellent engine sound
+ very good manual gearbox
+ no torsion noise
+ big touchscreen for multimedia system SYNC 2
– high fuel consumption
– non intuitive controls for SYNC 2 (crowded screen, confusing)
Driven by Adrian M. for 110 km, 15.6 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 4,324 km total mileage of the car.