We praised, doted on, and rewarded the gt350, giving it. Forced induction mustangs dont need a steep gear since they have the power to get moving. The 2018 ford mustangs optional 10speed automatic transmission. The twindisc clutch, along with the new dual mass flywheel, significantly enhanced torque capabilities by allowing for more precise shifts and better overall handling of the gen 3 coyote. A couple things ive noticed about the clutch and transmission. We have 206 2018 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 179 1owner cars, and 170 personal use cars. Our automaticequipped gt coupe was, at 3851 pounds, 27 pounds.
With 310 horsepower to its name, the ecoboost is roughly equal to a mustang gt of just eight years backand the 350 poundfeet of torque at hand. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. And then i tried to put back to parkneutral pn it shows no gears but as. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. A new tenspeed automatic transmission replaces the existing sixspeed unit, and joins the. First appearing in the 2017 f150 raptor, the 2018 mustang is. But im looking at getting a 2018 mustang ecoboost as my daily driver so am looking for opinionsfeedback on whether its best to get the manual or the new 10 speed automatic. The arrival of the 2016 gt350 made the mustang gt the middle child of the family overnight. The build quality is very good so far and the interior is a nice place to be i have the premium package with leather.
It comes standard on the ecoboost mustang and is an option on the gt if you dont want the manual. Manual transmission does include drag strip in the driving modes. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 7 2018 mustang models nationwide. In the normal mode, the 2018 mustang gt sounds just like the 2017.
As for the transmission, the 2018 gts sixspeed manual got a new dualmass flywheel which is supposed to reduce noise, vibration and harshness, a new twindisc clutch that is rated for more. The transmission was jointly developed between ford and gm, though ford took the lead in development. I highly recommend it, it is the best gear box ive ever used. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. We praised, doted on, and rewarded the gt350, giving it two 10best cars. Bill compares the 2018 mustang gt transmission options and goes over the pros and cons of each. Ive got about 450 miles on this brand new mustang gt. Car and driver recently did instrumented testing on a manualtransmission 2018 mustang gt performance package and saw a best quartermile result of 12. So for 2018, the mustang gt ushers in an important update. Hi guyz, i dont know if someone have any issue like this in 2018 mustang gt automatic transmission. We have 2,918 2018 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2,698 1owner cars, and 1,616 personal use cars.
New 2018 mustang fastback and convertible highpower sports car class1 series. Then theres the hard shifting and weird feel of the clutch, the screws. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. Since my current vehicle has a manual transmission, i have no problem driving stick. What causes mustang gt manual transmission problems. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Mustang gt manual trans overhauled for 2018ford authority. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Replacing the old sixspeed automatic in the mustang is a 10speed unit that ford codeveloped with crosstown rival general motors. How the 2018 ford mustang gt really compares to the last one. In testing, our sixspeed manual transmission a 10speed automatic is optional matched the zeroto60mph time of the outgoing car at 4. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ford has divulged the technical intricacies of its new 10speed automatic transmission available on the 2018 ford mustang.
The new 10speed automatic transmission gives 2018 mustang gt owners the ability to shift gears without losing any torque while providing maximum power. I was trying to park my car inside garage and when ever i put car in d drive it dont move at all but gears go to 10. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. The 2018 ford mustang, like pony cars in general, pairs best with a manual transmission. Its stoplightracing, smokeemifyougotem attitude begs for three pedals of driver involvement and a. Detailed features and specs for the 2018 ford mustang gt including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission. Thats a bump of 25 hp and 20 lbft of torque over last years model. The transmissiondrive train just feels awfully lose. The tranny sees duty in the camaro zl1 as well as f150s and the raptor. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. After testing two 2018 ford mustang gts with a mere 3pound difference in measured weight, we were taken aback by how much quicker the gt is with its new 10speed automatic 10a sixthan it is. Referred to as mt82d4, the latest incarnation of the sixspeed manual developed from. But now, theres direct evidence that a manual gearbox will, in fact, be available.
As groundbreaking as the new 10speed is for automatic drivers, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about what the 2018 mustang manual transmission has to offer. The getrag mt82 sixspeed manual transmission in the ford mustang gt has been overhauled for the 2018 model year, with revised ratios. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker than. When i seen the new body style of the mustang i was hooked. When rumors of the upcoming 2020 mustang shelby gt500 first commenced, and prototypes of the vehicle started showing up in spy shots, it was believed that a dualclutch transmission dct would be the only one doing shifting duty in the rangetopping pony car.
By that, when going from first to second on clutch off clutch the transmission just seems to chatter a lot. Used 2018 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. Today, however, its not unusual for the exact same car to be slightly quicker with an automatic or automatedmanual transmission. Manual 2018 ford mustang ecoboost premium convertible, loaded. Want installs, giveaways and more exciting automotive videos. First of which was that it was developed partly in response to general. If you own a 20112017 mustang gt with the mt82 transmission, youve. Two big options highlight the mustangs 2018 model year changes. Ford has acknowledged several issues including thick, cold transmission fluid, high rpm operation, gear clash, faulty operation, and clutch plate bolt failure.
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