Telegraph Cars – UK Right Hand Drive 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 Review – Video

 

After 50 years and more than 9 million sales, The Ford Mustang is finally being offered in the UK. Both a four-cylinder turbo engine and a naturally aspirated V8 are available, as well as coupe and convertible bodystyles. Chris Knapman reviews the 5.0-litre V8 fastback to see how it compares with rivals.

2015 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 Specs:

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:302 cu in, 4951 cc
Power: 435 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 400 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.1 in
Length: 188.3 in
Width: 75.4 in Height:54.4 in
Passenger volume: 87 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight: 3782 lb

PERFORMANCE: NEW
Zero to 60 mph: 4.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.3 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 18.0 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 25.4 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.9 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 9.3 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 8.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.9 sec @ 112 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.94 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 15/25 mpg
C/D observed: 16 mpg
Unscheduled oil additions: 0 qt