2024 Mustang GT/EcoBoost Performance Track Testing: 0-60 MPH, 1/4 Mile, Braking & Skid Pad

[VaporGT]

There are so many factors that can influence the 0-60 mph that the results must be analyzed taking into account the conditions in which the tests took place.
1. Preparing tacky surfaces will give very different results from everyday reality.
2. Several media will use formulas to adjust the results according to the atmospheric pressure, the latitude... ect, while other don’t.
3. Automatic transmissions will always perform better than manual transmissions on 0-60.
4. In everyday conditions 4WD cars will be faster than RWD cars even though the RWD is a bit more powerful. It's often a matter of grip not power.
5. Electric vehicles generally have better acceleration than gasoline vehicles because their torque is instantaneous.

In short, if 0-60 is most important to you, you should buy an electric vehicle with an automatic transmission and 4WD. If you are looking for a pleasant, fun and fast vehicle, buy yourself a manual GT mustang.

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[Shawn82]

There are so many factors that can influence the 0-60 mph that the results must be analyzed taking into account the conditions in which the tests took place.
1. Preparing tacky surfaces will give very different results from everyday reality.
2. Several media will use formulas to adjust the results according to the atmospheric pressure, the latitude... ect, while other don’t.
3. Automatic transmissions will always perform better than manual transmissions on 0-60.
4. In everyday conditions 4WD cars will be faster than RWD cars even though the RWD is a bit more powerful. It's often a matter of grip not power.
5. Electric vehicles generally have better acceleration than gasoline vehicles because their torque is instantaneous.

In short, if 0-60 is most important to you, you should buy an electric vehicle with an automatic transmission and 4WD. If you are looking for a pleasant, fun and fast vehicle, buy yourself a manual GT mustang.

I agree, first of all 0-60's are heavily skewed by driver performance alone when it comes to a manual. But if you're purchasing a manual GT and worried about 0-60, you bought it for the wrong reason. I know I could be much faster off the line with the A10, but I'm thinking about the sheer enjoyment and fun factor when I ordered the 6 speed.

 

[Interstellar]

I agree, first of all 0-60's are heavily skewed by driver performance alone when it comes to a manual. But if you're purchasing a manual GT and worried about 0-60, you bought it for the wrong reason. I know I could be much faster off the line with the A10, but I'm thinking about the sheer enjoyment and fun factor when I ordered the 6 speed.

You can tell that to my A10's tail lights

 

[Shawn82]

You can tell that to my A10's tail lights

I definitely will! LOL

 

[93-Oct Mayne]

They shouldn't even do these speed tests with the manual anymore, because now it gets magazine raced against cars that only come in automatic like the new Nismo Z

 

[Dub347sbf]

They shouldn't even do these speed tests with the manual anymore, because now it gets magazine raced against cars that only come in automatic like the new Nismo Z

When I was 16, magazine times were all I cared about. This car is faster, it says so right here! After a while of being a car enthusiast, I realize that numbers can change from day to day on the same car because of climate conditions, not even factoring in different cars, altitudes, drivers, road conditions. Magazine numbers get you a ballpark, but they really aren't worth much more than that.

The V8 mustangs gained 20 horsepower and a little weight. They will be very close to the S550 times. Maybe a tenth faster through the quarter. Anyone expecting anything else......not sure what the thought process would be there.

 

[DailyDriver]

Of course they pick the heavier convertible Ecoboost to test...

 

[OppoLock]

When I was 16, magazine times were all I cared about. This car is faster, it says so right here! After a while of being a car enthusiast, I realize that numbers can change from day to day on the same car because of climate conditions, not even factoring in different cars, altitudes, drivers, road conditions. Magazine numbers get you a ballpark, but they really aren't worth much more than that.

The V8 mustangs gained 20 horsepower and a little weight. They will be very close to the S550 times. Maybe a tenth faster through the quarter. Anyone expecting anything else......not sure what the thought process would be there.

True Enlightenment is not giving a shit about 0-60 numbers

 

[Hack]

Everyone forgets ford changed the 1 to 1 from 5th to 4th for the 2018 and up mustang GTS with the mt82. This really really nerfs the crap out of them, and really dogs them. The 10 speed will be a lot faster

Yes, hence why I own a 2017. I was really hoping Ford would go back to the more fun MT ratios with the new cars, but I understand why they didn't.

Definitely less gear calms the car down and makes it easier to drive, especially at slow speeds.

There are so many factors that can influence the 0-60 mph that the results must be analyzed taking into account the conditions in which the tests took place.

Yes, it's somewhat of a test of how sticky the tires are more than how much power the car makes. Trap speed in the quarter is more indicative of power.

Is the base GT about 100 lbs heavier than the previous models? I heard in a couple reviews that the Dark Horse is well over 3900 lbs, but the article says 38XX for the GT.

 

[Stevefreestyle]

Here are the Edmunds track test numbers and they are as slow as expected:

GT 0-60 in 4.8
1/4 mile in 12.7, which is decent.

Ecoboost convertible
0-60 in 5.6
1/4 mile in 14.2

here is the video:

I think those numbers are far off some speculated 3.6 or 3.9 seconds and I don't think the DH will be any close to that... My guess is 4.1 if we're lucky.

That seems way too slow, and slower than the existing Gen 3 Coyote V8 - like it has not been run-in (mine was way down on power and performance until I ran-it in).

Remember this for the 2018 release, with the then new 10 Sp Auto ?: "0-60 mph in under four seconds" Faster Than You Can Read This Headline: New Mustang GT Can Go 0-to-60 MPH in Less Than Four Seconds | Ford Media Center

 

[Back2Gas]

There are so many factors that can influence the 0-60 mph that the results must be analyzed taking into account the conditions in which the tests took place.
1. Preparing tacky surfaces will give very different results from everyday reality.
2. Several media will use formulas to adjust the results according to the atmospheric pressure, the latitude... ect, while other don’t.
3. Automatic transmissions will always perform better than manual transmissions on 0-60.
4. In everyday conditions 4WD cars will be faster than RWD cars even though the RWD is a bit more powerful. It's often a matter of grip not power.
5. Electric vehicles generally have better acceleration than gasoline vehicles because their torque is instantaneous.

In short, if 0-60 is most important to you, you should buy an electric vehicle with an automatic transmission and 4WD. If you are looking for a pleasant, fun and fast vehicle, buy yourself a manual GT mustang.

I’m trading in my Performance Tesla that hits 60 in 3.5 seconds for a GT. I’d rather drive something that’s more engaging.

 

[Stevefreestyle]

I agree, first of all 0-60's are heavily skewed by driver performance alone when it comes to a manual. But if you're purchasing a manual GT and worried about 0-60, you bought it for the wrong reason. I know I could be much faster off the line with the A10, but I'm thinking about the sheer enjoyment and fun factor when I ordered the 6 speed.

Yep there is no comparision with the 10 Sp Auto - "0-60 mph in under four seconds" Faster Than You Can Read This Headline: New Mustang GT Can Go 0-to-60 MPH in Less Than Four Seconds | Ford Media Center

 

[OppoLock]

That seems way too slow, and slower than the existing Gen 3 Coyote V8 - like it has not been run-in (mine was way down on power and performance until I ran-it in).

Remember this for the 2018 release, with the then new 10 Sp Auto ?: "0-60 mph in under four seconds" Faster Than You Can Read This Headline: New Mustang GT Can Go 0-to-60 MPH in Less Than Four Seconds | Ford Media Center

Manual

 

[Katastrophe]

In regards to the GT, the braking and skid pad numbers were really good! Like others have mentioned, though, the acceleration times are pretty weak. That 1/4 mile trap speed in particular is absurdly low...like not even 112mph?

I will say, launching this car with that tall first gear and what seems to be very good tires, may present a challenge. In the video, you can see the amount of "bog" the driver gets off the line by watching the fore/aft movement of his head.

EDIT: The 10A is going to shave at least 0.5 seconds off of both figures I'd wager. Probably add another 3-5mph to the trap as well.

 

[Logan Heagle]

Is it just me or does that seem extremely slow for the Ecoboost mustang 0-60? we're seeing F150s that are close to that number stock

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