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Originally Posted by scottmandue
I would not rule out a Mustang if I was out looking for fun car.
But pay extra for a 'special edition" I don't think so...
Food for thought:
Mustang 300 HP
Hyundai Genesis coupe 348 HP
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2018 Mustang GT? 460 horsepower. IRS. New 10 speed auto that yields a 12.1 1/4 mile ET while giving a lap time around VIR of 2:08. Youtube videos of both. Timing slip shown on the 1/4 mile. Both box stock cars running showroom rubber. On the options list, there are 2 levels of track pack suspensions offered. Both have big Brembo brakes. Level 2 is essentially 350GT suspension without the aero.
Not all that long ago, those were supercar times.
The '08-09 Bullitt "special edition" offered goodies beyond the stripping of emblems and dark green paint over the GT of the same years. Better suspension, lower ratio rear end, more horsepower, variable tune allowing it to have more power on premium while able to burn regular, better seating, and more. I would expect an '18 version to be similar...not up to 350GT but closer to it than a standard GT.
But will Ford build it? That's still being debated on Mustang boards.
Speaking of which...yes, there are threads on Porsches on the Mustang boards, with none of the animosity seen here on this
off topic Porsche board.
So, you don't like me. Mustangs, or pool? Hey, nobody's forcing you to read or comment. But go ahead if you wish. I find it amusing.
(edit) I could be mistaken, but I believe the Mustang V-6 is gone for 2018. Ecoboost 4 banger for a bit over 300 horsepower. Like all turbos, great MPG numbers as long as you stay off the boost. But what's the fun in staying off the boost? Personally, I prefer normally aspirated to boosted engines, but that's just me.