2018 Ford® Mustang Sports Car | Top Performance Features | Ford.com

Get your daily dose of adrenaline.

Performance is at the heart of every Mustang ever built. The unique thrill of opening up on that

straight line. The quick and responsive downshift. Tight cornering through a curve on a winding

road. Not to mention the legendary power under the hood and that throaty growl that comes

with it. You’ll get it all and more with the 2018.
2018 Mustang in Orange Fury Tri coat traveling down the road

There are no wrong choices here.

2.3L EcoBoost®

2018 Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost

5.0L GT

2018 Mustang with man walking in front of it
The new 2.3L EcoBoost engine continues to show up and perform. This iteration of the proven engine boasts even more torque at 350 lb.-ft.* The extra bump in the EcoBoost is all thanks to the transient overboost function, which lifts outputs on every gear change. So you can focus on the rush you get as you step on the gas.

*Torque rating achieved with 93-octane fuel.
The 5.0L Mustang V8: a legendary engine revamped to get you maximum power. How did we make that happen? By adding a new dual-fuel, high-pressure direct injection and low-pressure port fuel injection. Which not only translates into 460 horsepower, but also higher-rpm power at 420 lb.-ft. of torque.* Sounds like a win-win to us.

*Horsepower and torque ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel.
Parked 2018 Mustang GT with man leaning against the vehicle and interior of the vehicle
2018 Mustang showing shift lever

10-Speed Automatic Transmission

The new optional 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission is the best automatic in any Mustang ever. The 10-speed architecture, featuring Ford-patented technology, is designed for optimum ratio progression and efficiency. It also provides more accurate, quicker upshift and downshift capability. And if you’re someone who likes ultimate control, steering wheel-mounted shift paddles are included as well.
Close up of the rear of the 2018 Mustang with dual exhaust with quad tips

Dual Exhaust and Active Valve Performance Exhaust

Put those beautiful dual exhausts with quad tips to work with the brand-new (and class-exclusive*) active valve performance exhaust. This is a fully variable exhaust system, which means you can control the volume of your Mustang’s rumble.
*Class is High-Power Sports Car based on Ford segmentation.

 

 

 

 

Performance Packages

The EcoBoost® Performance Package:

Customize your Mustang with unique chassis tuning, summer-only tires,* 19-inch X 9-inch lowgloss Ebony Black-painted aluminum wheels, TORSEN® limited-slip differential, improved braking performance and more. Available on EcoBoost and EcoBoost Premium.

 

The GT Performance Package:

Up your street cred with this package, available on GT and GT Premium. You’ll get the Brembo™ six-piston front brake calipers with larger rotors and TORSEN limited-slip differential. And that’s just for starters.

 

 

Brembo is a trademark of Brembo S.p.A.

TORSEN is a registered trademark of JTEKT Corporation.

*Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45°F or below (depending on tire wear and environmental conditions) or in snow/ice conditions. If the vehicle must be driven in these conditions, Ford recommends using all-season or snow tires.
2018 Mustang Performance Packages
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2018 Mustang in Orange Fury Metallic Tri coat and shot of man behind the wheel of a Mustang
    2018 Mustang Selectable Drive Modes

    Selectable Drive Modes

    This is the ultimate in control when it comes to customizing your Mustang driving experience. Five drive modes – Normal, Snow/Wet, Sport, Track or Drag Strip mode (which is new this year) – let you dial in the dynamics you want. Handling and response times are adjusted based on your selection. All you have to do is flip the toggle switch on the center stack to get what you want.

    Shelby GT350®

     

     
    • Shelby GT350 models side by side

      Powertrain

      The 5.2L V8 engine with a flat-plane crank produces 526 horsepower and delivers 429 lb.-ft. of torque*
       *Horsepower and torque ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel.
    • 2018 Shelby GT350 racing across the finish line at the track and rear view of the vehicle on a racetrack waiting to spin tires

      Chassis and Suspension

      The MagneRide® Damping System monitors and adjusts itself thousands of times per second. Designed, engineered and built so the springs, sway bars and dampers work together as one finely tuned system.
    • 2018 Shelby GT350 stopped at a traffic light under a highway overpass and profile of the vehicle parked in the city and half-hidden behind a building

      Braking

      We teamed front and rear Brembo™ calipers with cross-drilled, two-piece brake rotors – huge 394mm (15.5”) rotors up front and 380mm (14.9”) rotors in the back.
       Brembo is a trademark of Brembo S.p.A.
    • Two 2018 Shelby GT350 vehicles racing each other across the finish line at the track

      Aerodynamics

      GT350 was expertly engineered to balance downforce while minimizing aerodynamic drag.
       GT350 and Shelby are registered trademarks of Carroll Hall Shelby Trust.
    • Shots of the 2018 Mustang GT350 in Kona Blue

      New 2018 Colors

      Leadfoot Gray (how appropriate)

      Orange Fury Metallic Tri coat

      Kona Blue
    Shadowy profile view of the front end of the 2018 Shelby GT350

     

     

    2018 Mustang Launch Control and Electronic Line-Lock

    Launch Control and Electronic Line-Lock

    Launch control* integrates the brakes and both traction and powertrain control to help ensure smooth, consistent starts across a broad range of driving conditions. Real-time performance info is displayed through Track Apps® on the in-dash LCD screen. Electronic line-lock,* now standard on all models, lets you take your track skills even further. No need to balance one foot on the brake and the other on the gas, or install a mechanical line-lock. This integrated system does the work for you by locking the front brakes and releasing the rear brakes. Those back tires will be spinning and warmed up in no time.
    *For track use only.

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