The 2024 Ford Mustang GT hasn't changed much, and that's a good thing.
and forged connecting rods. In a world of turbos, the smooth, immediate delivery from the naturally aspirated eight-pot is supremely refreshing. Big torque is available down near idle, making low-speed travel and commuting easy. The real fun happens near the 7500-rpm redline, as it’s there where all the power can be found. Unlike a push-rod engine, there’s no dead spot near the top of the rev range—the louder the noise, the more power you have.
Thankfully you can still pair the 5.0 to a six-speed manual transmission . It’s the same Getrag MT82 found in the last Mustang, and feels the same, too. Shifter feel isn’t anything to write home about, but the shift action is short and easy, while the clutch is light and feelsome. The gearing feels just as long as it does in the 2018+ Mustang, tuned for efficiency rather than outright acceleration.
This is usually the part of the review where I dismiss the 10-speed auto and tell you to get the manual if you’re physically able to drive stick. But I can’t do that, since the 10-speed is actually good now. The steering wheel-mounted paddles respond well to commands, giving crisp downshifts on deceleration where the prior version of this ‘box would fumble and lag. It’s not eight-speed ZF good, but the differences are slim enough to where most drivers won’t notice.
Once you get used to the mass, though, you can hustle the Mustang GT. It’s a pony car through and through, slow through corners and fast on the straights. You just have to manage the weight and keep an eye on brake temps . We suspect most buyers will use the GT where it feels best: Straight roads and open highways, where you can get the most out of the delectable powertrain.
Ford could’ve walked away from the Mustang as we know it for 2024, leaning harder into the Mach-E side of the sub-brand. But it didn’t. Instead, Ford stayed the course, offering a more traditional muscle car that enthusiasts will continue to enjoy right here, right now, for an entire lifecycle. The Mustang now finds itself with little competition, nestled and isolated into a once titantically popular niche.
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