While the 455hp camaro ss with the sixspeed manual bettered the similar gt with 4. Bill compares the 2018 mustang gt transmission options and goes over the pros and cons of each. My names alex, i previously owned an 2007 baby v6 in auto. The 2007 mustangs come in just two trim levels each for the v6 and for the v8powered gt. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. Both engines are paired with a standard fivespeed manual or an available fivespeed automatic, which provides a unique combination of offtheline jump and good highway. Auto 15 mustang gt vs manual 15 mustang gt youtube. Vehicle is a 2018 mustang gt equipped with the new 10speed 10r80 automatic transmission, performance package 1, 401a equipment.
How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. I let the owner of a 2016 gt with manual transmission drive my car to share his thoughts. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. The tremec tr3650 5speed manual transmission from the mustang gt is used, but the bullitt featured a heavier duty rear axle also used in gt500kr with 3. I need to know the difference between a 2007 mustang and a. The number of forward gears od off, four with the 5r55s, and five with 6r80 and lockup functions of the transmission, the automatic mustangs are running times similar to stick cars. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Im getting a new 2016 ecoboost mustang, with the performance package, in january. As of 2007, all 2008 mustangs have seats containing material derived from. We follow along as this 2005 ford mustang gt convertible has its original 5r55s automatic transmission replaced with a tremec 3650 5speed manual transmission 5. Find the best used 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 near you. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5.
Please take into account that the ford 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is. Depending on trim level, the mustang comes with one of three engines a 4. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. We have 22 2007 ford mustang shelby gt500 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 6 1owner cars, and 21 personal use cars. Jun 14, 2011 im getting a 2007 ford mustang, but i was just curios what is the difference between d 2007 model and a 2008 model even a 2009 model they all look the same to me, just please inform me the differences, thanks. It was fun to see how fast i could get my mustang to 60mph. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. All mustangs are rearwheel drive and can be equipped with either a fivespeed manual or a fivespeed automatic transmission. Flash forward 39 years to a new mustang platform with design ties to that original 68 version, throw in a revived relationship with shelby, and you have the 2007 mustang gt california special. The california special package received all new exterior styling such as wheels, front fascia, rear diffuser and much more. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. The 2005 mustangs shape was ordained by a superstar stylist with a european pedigree. Unlike automatics of the past, the mustang gts new 10speed automatic gets past that hurdle plus it exploits mechanical advantages over the sixspeed manual to boot.
I love this car, it is amazingly fast with the 10 speed automatic, sounds excellent as well. The values listed below are based on msrp and does not include any incentives, tradein, options, or other adjustments. Used 2007 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. In addition to the 2007 shelby gt500, ford and shelby created 500 copies of the ford shelby gth, which are available only through select hertz rental centers. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car for. Nov 08, 2018 while the 455hp camaro ss with the sixspeed manual bettered the similar gt with 4. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. I want that perfomance package with the brembo, struts and such.
Is there a different rear end gear ratio in a 2007 mustang. Common options included a fivespeed automatic transmission, shaker audio system, satellite radio and heated seats. The big news for mustang is the legendary shelby mustang returns for 2007, with the rebirth of the shelby gt500 mustang. Eyecatching styling and sensational performance capabilities make it hard to beat.
Users ranked 2007 ford mustang against other cars which they droveowned. Ford introduced a redesigned 2005 model year mustang at the 2004 north american international auto show, codenamed s197, that was based on the new d2c platform. This 2007 ford mustang shelby hertz convertible for sale has a 4. Eagleeyed spotters will notice a resemblance between the cal special and the 2007 2008 shelby gt, as both cars actually began life as a mustang gt. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from. S197 mustang tranny swap automatictomanual transmission.
It was okay, my initial thought was am i actually dealing with an actual employee. Learn how the original pony car was reborn in 2005 ford mustang. If the gt 350 is to come out with an automatic transmission, it will most likely be special transmission made for shelby just like the manual. Two great examples are the s 2011 mustang gt that runs 10. I think manual seems fun, but everyone ive spoken to who have dailyed manuals and now drive autos say they dont miss manual and they are bad for daily driving.
With the automatic you also get an overall faster car, the new automatic transmissions are faster then any manual, so if you want to race your gt on the quarter mile and you have the 10 speed 10r80 you will be beating the manual platform every time. The biggest changes in the 2007 model year was the gt500 and other shelby vehicles, as well as the california special package. The highlight of the 06 model year for the 2006 ford mustang was the shelby gth, a sporty racer that was available only as a hertz rental car. For more than 50 years, the ford mustang has remained one of the most exhilarating rides in america. Is there a different rear end gear ratio in a 2007 mustang 4. T5 5speed manual transmission with fords 5r55s 5speed automatic. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. In addition to the 2007 shelby gt500, ford and shelby created 500 copies of the ford shelby gt h, which are available only through select hertz rental centers. A gt with a manual transmission can do zero to 60 mph in about 5. Learn more about the 2007 ford mustang shelby gt article. Electrical 2007 gt auto to manual swap engine not starting. I have all decisions made except for the transmission.
Ford racingtremec super duty t5 this manual transmission justified its own mention due to its significance in the aftermarket as both a restoration and a performance part. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of ford mustang gt automatic 223. I get a lot of questions on why i bought a manual and which option i recommend for the 2019 mustang gt so i finally decided to make a video. Automatic vs manual whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. The last manual transmission ferrari was built in 2007. Unlike automatics of the past, the mustang gt s new 10speed automatic gets past that hurdle plus it exploits mechanical advantages over the sixspeed manual to boot. Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic. A lot of drivers will be checking out the highpowered 2019 ford mustang gt. I am having a hard time deciding what transmission to get, the automatic or manual. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. While plenty of former manual champions inside ford of europes engineering team have apparently been won over to. For more than a decade all of the prancing horses leaving the maranello factory have.
A fivespeed manual transmission is standard with an optional fourspeed automatic. A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. Edmunds counsels that if youre looking for a car thats fast and fun, yet comfortable enough to drive every day, the 2007 ford mustang should be on your short list of candidates. For 2007 mustang s bold american style is enhanced with two new. The shelby gt is the third modern shelby mustang produced through a collaboration of ford and shelby automobiles. The redline red metallic ford mustang gt convertible concept included a.