Regarding Auto trans.

[NewMustangDE]

In S mode, the lag is practically unnoticeable comparing to D. It's really swift and agile.

When entering S mode, the engine will rev higher and the boost is available (as the turbo has spun up).

Based on your experience, is there a specific way HOW TO floor the pedal in D in order to minimize the lag? Don't lough, it happens to some AT.

P.S. you run at 70km/h probably with 6th gear and you want to hard accelarate. In D position.

Well, you will always have a kick down mode on an automatic. But as the turbo needs that little moment to spin up, lag will always be there. Personally I have not yet driven a turbo petrol engine that does not have even the smallest amount of lag.

On the GT (which of course does not have a turbo) there is no lag compared to the EB.

The next Mustang would benefit greatly from a 8-speed auto to minimise any delay/lag and this has been shown on many other cars that uses an 8-speeder. They are simply quicker and the boost is more or less always available.

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[Notes]

Based on your experience, is there a specific way HOW TO floor the pedal in D in order to minimize the lag? Don't lough, it happens to some AT.

P.S. you run at 70km/h probably with 6th gear and you want to hard accelarate. In D position.

Just step on it, don't worry that much! You will still have a faster & more powerful car than about most other cars on the road.

 

[mustangguy64]

You need to develop your driving style to cope with the turbo lag. For example I usually drive around in D but if approaching a truck I will move the stick to S ready for an instant response when I want to overtake.

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