The 2018 Ford Mustang engine is a 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost I-4 unit that delivers 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain might be a humble four-pot unit yet, it can rival a majority of V6s in the segment with its overwhelming power and torque output ratings. Apart from that, it is also quite responsive in nature, making city driving as effortless as possible. Out on the highways, it won’t leave you desiring for more even if you decide to push this motor hard. The motor gets paired to a standard 6-speed manual transmission that also gets an enthusiast’s favorite launch control as well. The coupe comes in an RWD layout as standard.
Models
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Ford Mustang
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Chevrolet Camaro
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Dodge Challenger
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MSRP
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$25,680
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$25,905
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$26,995
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Engine
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2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost inline-4
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2.0L turbocharged inline-4
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3.6-Liter V6
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Transmission
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6-speed manual
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6-speed manual
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8-speed shiftable automatic
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Horsepower
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310 hp @ 5,500 rpm
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275 hp @ 5,600 rpm
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305 hp @ 6,350 rpm
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Torque
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350 lb-ft@ 3,000 rpm
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295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
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268 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
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0-60 MPH
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5.3 sec
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5.4 sec
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6.0 sec
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Quarter mile
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13.9 sec @ 100 mph
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12.5 sec @ 113.4 mph
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14.5 sec @ 96.9 mph
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Top speed(MPH)
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155
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155
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155
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The Chevrolet Camaro comes with the smallest engine here, a 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 unit. Much like the Mustang’s EcoBoost motor, the Camaro’s unit also delivers some impressive power and torque figures such as 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Despite the lower torque and power ratings, the Camaro is almost as quick as the Mustang as well. The Dodge Challenger gets a proper setup here, a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 motor with 305 horsepower but a disappointing 268 lb-ft of torque. It is also the slowest accelerating car among the rivals here.
How well does the Ford Mustang Coupe handle?
Muscle cars and agile handling doesn’t quite mix well yet, with the advancement of technology and demand from buyers, the modern iteration of the iconic muscle cars can tackle corners quite well too. When pitted against its rivals, the 2018 Mustang is rather agile and surprisingly sporty with standard sporty bits of equipment such as the limited-slip differential, stabilizer bars, and variable differential ratio. In its normal avatar, the Mustang offers a balanced ride and impresses out on the twisty roads too. Over bad patches of roads, the suspension setup absorbs almost everything with ease.
Braking performance
Muscle cars are generally quite hefty and so is the 2018 Ford Mustang Coupe. To tame all of the 3,542 lbs of weight, the car gets 12.6-inch rotors at the front and similar 12.6-inch rotors at the rear as well. The brakes are ventilated units and offer excellent performance even under stress as well. The brakes offer a commendable performance by stopping the Mustang to a standstill from 60mph within 106 ft.
Model
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Ford Mustang
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Chevrolet Camaro
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Dodge Challenger
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Brake discs-Front(in)
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12.6
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13.6
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13.6
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Brake discs Rear(in)
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12.6
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13.3
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12.6
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Curb weight(lbs)
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3,542
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3,354
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3,894
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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106
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107.5
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105
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The Chevrolet Camaro gets bigger 13.6-inch rotors at the front and 13.3-inch rotors at the back. Despite the promising braking hardware, the car covers a foot more than the Mustang before coming to a halt at 107 ft. The Dodge Challenger is the heaviest one here yet it has the shortest stopping distance of 105 ft, a mesmerizing feat.