- Selling my 2014 Audi S5 (manual trans)
you would think that they would have focus grouped this. They could put the cue ball on top of the A10 shifter and they would sell a boat load.
Hi Mustangthrall, thanks for this crucial information!! Very useful indeed!! Now that we are talking about Trasmissions I would like to know, if you could ask your Ford Performance contact about a doubt that is making me absolutely nuts!! Apparently I’ve heard and seen that some GT 2018 with Manual Transmissions owners have stated that the MT-82D4 has a new aluminium shift fork (used to be made of steel) so apparently these owners are reporting total failure and total destruction of these forks... I’m quite worried about this situation has I’ve ordered the 19 BULLITT in Spain, delivery due in October/November hopefully. My questions is, if we will have the same aluminium shift forks as the 2018 model or will Ford go back to the steel versions... thanks a lot
On the subject of transmissions... I searched high and low for the MT82-D4 individual gear ratios. After reading through the post, I decided to message someone at Ford Performance. They got this to me right away. Those guys are friggin awesome!
Previous version of the MT82 is as follows
Stock GT MT-82 ratios:
3.66
2.43
1.69
1.32
1.00
0.65
It's interesting that they said 5th gear was 1:1. I've seen quite a few youtube videos with people saying that 4th was 1:1 on the 2018's, but I thought that sounded kind of strange.
On the subject of transmissions... I searched high and low for the MT82-D4 individual gear ratios. After reading through the post, I decided to message someone at Ford Performance. They got this to me right away. Those guys are friggin awesome!
Previous version of the MT82 is as follows
Stock GT MT-82 ratios:
3.66
2.43
1.69
1.32
1.00
0.65
The last 5 digits after the "55"
You are correct. The chart above shows the 2018+ ratios. The addition below was showing the 2017 and older version for comparison.
I can certainly ask. I was initially concerned as well, however after looking into it a bit further, these seem to be isolated to only a few instances (that I can see)... Ultimately Ford sells a ton of mustangs, it stands to reason that if there was a design flaw, they'd fix it sooner than later - i'd be willing to bet it was a bad batch, maybe an issue with the aluminum casting on some of the early 2018 MT82s... Probably fixed for the second half of 2018 and most definitely into 2019. I do agree though, the fact that we still don't know... and Ford hasn't come out and said anything... it is a bit unnerving.
I'd say. Ford really makes weird decisions sometimes. Not offering the 10AT on the new Bullitt is one of the weirdest of all time. All this high tech on the car and then they leave out one of the biggest technical improvements in Mustang history.
Can't see how folks think this is weird.
Following that logic the new Bullitt should also be stripped of ABS, ESP, airbags, headrests, 6 pot brakes, catalytic converters, 3-point seat belts, keyless access, rearview camera, parking radar, LED lights, fuel injection, electric mirrors, climate control, adjustable drive modes, adjustable steering modes, bluetooth, airbags, electricly adjustable and heated mirrors, auto dimming interior mirror, electric seat adjustment, seat heating, seat ventilation, usb ports, lcd radio display and instrument cluster and have a live rear axle of course.
I probably appreciate the 'sporty' sentiment of driving a manual just as much as you, but apart from the fact that not everyone can afford multiple cars reality is that many 'Bullitt people' are now in their 50's/60's and even after enduring the joys of manual shifting for many years for a lot of us there comes a time when the body simply can't keep up any more. It hurts to be left out because of that by a brand that you have driven all your life, especially when there is really no need for it. Just as life and the Mustang series progress so should the Bullitt.
And that's precisely the reason why this might be the last of the naturally-aspirated V8s that can only be equipped in manual transmission.
Ericc, you missed where I said that I felt the
. I don't think they ever intended to produce a 1968 390 GT. That can be done now by anyone who wants to. There is a company that makes brand new 1968 bodies that are "approved" by Ford and parts are readily available. Also, as Dean points out, the 1968 car was nowhere near a no-frills/no-options car. It had several factory options as well as a few after-market options such as the wheels, steering wheel, etc.
I appreciate that not everyone can afford or have space for more than one vehicle, but that doesn't have anything to do with the Bullitt. The 2019 Bullitt is supposed to be a car that is true to the "aura" of the 1968 model. A major part of that is McQueen running the car through the gears and double-clutching on upshifts and downshifts. Just no way to do that with an auto.
If I were looking for a daily-driver for stop-n-go traffic than an auto is definitely the way to go. But that isn't what the Bullitt is about or is designed to satisfy. There has been tremendous progress made and the Bullitt has evolved into one of the very best, fastest and engaging Mustangs Ford has ever built.
My feeling is different on that Ericc. McQueen had several cars and motorcycles that weren't the fastest (in a straight-line) of their class, but most of them were the best handling or among the best handling in their class at the time and also very engaging vehicles. Many sacrificed a bit of ultimate acceleration and sometimes handling to provide versatility or a "fun factor". I could be wrong, none of us will ever know, but I think he'd still want to be driving a manual transmission on the Mustang and would approve of the 2019 exactly as it is. Now for his pickup truck camper, he might well change it from his old 1952 Chevy 1-ton 6-cylinder 4-speed manual to an auto, but perhaps not. https://azure.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/around-the-campfire-with-steve-mcqueen-this-1952-chevy-pickup-with-its-custom-camper-has-a-significant-history/ McQueen was about performance. But appreciated all types of performance and versatility.
I don't know ANYONE in their 30's to 40's that cares for the Bullitt movie or the Steve McQueen name/brand. I'm in my mid/late 30's, and although a Mustang guy, also don't care for a Bullitt/McQueen car.
