Official: 2018 Ford Mustang Refresh Detailed! (Options/Features, Specs, Photos, Info)

[carguy1701]

I think if Ford used cylinder deactivation they would have announced it. I think the combination of the 10 speed auto, Dual injection, better aero and plasma bore spray let them hit their MPG goals. We as car consumers definitely don't want the cylinder deactivation, there's alot of horror stories out there from the GM and Mopar guys.

On another note, please Ford keep a base GT with PP2 at or below $40k. I honestly could care less about the magnetic shocks or the optional exhaust.

Cylinder deactivation IS likely coming at some point. In the tech articles on the 5.0 when it launched, mention was made of how both banks have the oil feed for the valve train at the front of the head. In addition to VVT (and potentially variable valve lift), cylinder deactivation is one such thing that would require the oil feed be at the front of the head.

The optional wheels on my '03 GT where forged? Never knew that. :cheers:

If memory serves, yes. I don't recall if they were advertised as such (been a while since I looked at an 03/04 Mustang brochure), but the design was clearly the 99/01 SVT Cobra wheel, and I know those were advertised as being forged.

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[BMill705]

Also hidden in the instrument cluster photo is the new HP rating: tach reads 4,700RPM, or 470HP;)

Good catch, I've seen 2 different pictures online,each with different rev limits,but as you pointed out both are at that same rpm, but they are also both in 4th gear at 55mph. Maybe it's 455HP base ,and 470HP PP2?
Also want to point out I've read that the 1964.5 mustang offered two v8 engine options, a 260 with the coupe, and the 289 with the convertible. Maybe the PP2 option everyone is talking about is their way of offering 2 performance levels in the 18 GT, which would explain why the tribute to that particular model year.

 

[Kong76]

Re worked manual with direct drive 4th and two overdrives.... doesn't the Tremec have two overdrives?

I gotta drive this manual.

 

[DivineStrike]

I'd only be interested in a motor swap for my car as from what I've seen in the released publications swapping DI to my engine won't be worth the effort if it's even possible. Don't care about FI problems, as my goal is over 500whp NA

Imo it only looks decent in magnetic, other than that from the pictures the 15to17 look much better

 

[Nuked]

What does this screenshot mean? 1150 miles to empty?

Days left until EOP for the S550 ;-)

 

[Nuked]

Good catch, I've seen 2 different pictures online,each with different rev limits,but as you pointed out both are at that same rpm, but they are also both in 4th gear at 55mph. Maybe it's 455HP base ,and 470HP PP2?
Also want to point out I've read that the 1964.5 mustang offered two v8 engine options, a 260 with the coupe, and the 289 with the convertible. Maybe the PP2 option everyone is talking about is their way of offering 2 performance levels in the 18 GT, which would explain why the tribute to that particular model year.

FWIW - 4th gear, 55mph at 4700 rpm is pretty close to what a 10spd (using the ZL1 gear ratios) with 3.73 rear gear and 26.5" tire equals. With all the other numbers being "clues" I would agree that 455hp sounds about right.

 

[Macfarland]

It's growing on me pretty fast because the front end it reminds me of the Mustang Giugiaro which I liked a lot back in 2007. I'm very excited about the active/quad exhaust, the magneride, the rear diffuser and the upgrades to the interior and engine. My choice will probably be the magnetic with red-line interior.
It's a GT350 at an affordable price without the mark-up either. Hopefully the GT premium, premier, PP with magneride and active exhaust stays below $44K!!

 

[BMill705]

Days left until EOP for the S550 ;-)

Or a sneak peak of the mustang hybrid. :lol:

 

[lemers]

It's growing on me pretty fast because the front end it reminds me of the Mustang Giugiaro which I liked a lot back in 2007. I'm very excited about the active/quad exhaust, the magneride, the rear diffuser and the upgrades to the interior and engine. My choice will probably be the magnetic with red-line interior.
It's a GT350 at an affordable price without the mark-up either. Hopefully the GT premium, premier, PP with magneride and active exhaust stays below $44K!!

Seeing that you can option a 2017 for $44 k I think a fully optioned 2018 with the addition of magride will be close to $50k

 

[akirasan88]

Have we gotten any info on what the base interior looks like? same'ole crappy tiny screen?

Also, the drive modes. In the video they were changed via the toggles. Wonder what that means for the Base car.


God i hope they got rid of those fucken numbers around the screen. So dam tacky.


Thanks for any Info ahead of time :cheers:


PS sorry if this was mentioned, didnt see it in the tread.

 

[thePill]

The '68 Design Language is in full swing and looks better than expected. Like thePill said, there will be '15-'17 lovers and there will be '18-'20 lovers.

As reported, Port Direct Injection has arrived. We did the math already so the only surprise should be numbers over 475hp. 7400+RPM's and perhaps some of the GT350 lightweighting.

Ford increased the front track because they are engineers. They also shaved more front bumper cover away to open the lower grill.

The Voodoo will acquire the PDI and the GT350 may see fascia changes in 2018. With PDI standard, don't expect the GT500 to be supercharged. It will most likely host Ford's first Ecoboost V8. The new Truck lineup needs an EBV8.

The MSRP should see a 3% increase...

 

[plc268]

It's kinda growing on me. I'll still prefer the 2015-17 looks, but whatever.

I don't plan on trading in mine anytime soon anyway.

 

[z06psi]

The only thing I like is the dash.

 

[mstngracer]

Anyone notice whats in the background. Possible hint of an incoming Boss 302 or am I just dreaming lol.

 

[z460]

Anyone notice whats in the background. Possible hint of an incoming Boss 302 or am I just dreaming lol.

Yea i see it was another picture with a silver 13 GT in the background

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