ANTAUS Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 https://www.autoblog.com/2017/10/23/2018-ford-mustang-gt-level-2-performance-pack/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooter Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sex on wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 The 2018 sounds like it is shaping up to be a great performer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Ford rolls out more upgrades as freshened Mustang nears dealersOctober 23, 2017 @ 5:00 amMichael Martinez...http://www.autonews.com/article/20171023/OEM04/171029905/mustang-ford-upgrades-performanceDETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is working to generate buzz about the freshened 2018 Mustang,which goes on sale this month, with a variety of upgrades that add power, improve handling and boost profit margins.The company on Monday said it will offer a second performance package on the Mustang GT that includes wider tires, special wheels, unique stability control and Brembo brake calipers.The Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 will cost $6,500 and offer customers an optionbetween Power Pack Level 1 and the automaker's track-capable GT350."It will just beg you to go faster," Jamie Cullen, Ford's supervisor for vehicle dynamics development, said in a statement. "The car has lightning-quick response and never gives up grip."The Level 2 package, only available with a manual transmission, puts the car a half-inch closerto the ground than the Level 1 pack. It also includes a 67 percent stiffer rear stabilizer bar,a 12 percent stiffer front stabilizer bar, 20 percent stiffer front springs and 12 percent stifferrear springs.The pack comes with black detailing on the splitter and spoiler, the tire spat on the back edge of the rear wheel wells and the 10-spoke wheels.The 2018 Mustang will be the fastest pony car ever, Ford said, thanks to an optional "drag strip" mode. It will also come with an optional "good neighbor" mode that quiets the noise emitted from the car's exhaust pipes. Edited October 24, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 FYI... Ford still hasn't updated the 2018 Mustang Order Guide to include the Level 2 content or updated the Price List to include the Level 2 pricing. Typical for the information to be leaked to the media before providing the information to Dealers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 FYI... Ford still hasn't updated the 2018 Mustang Order Guide to include the Level 2 content or updated the Price List to include the Level 2 pricing. Typical for the information to be leaked to the media before providing the information to Dealers! So that potential buyers then run off to their dealer and hit them with a barrage of questions.. Hopefully Ford doesn't come back with late availability, like March or April 2018.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) I had read somewhere that the Camaro 1LE Package was $8000, so It sounds like the performance pack 2 should undercut the Camaro if the aforementioned price is correct. Edited October 24, 2017 by tbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) So that potential buyers then run off to their dealer and hit them with a barrage of questions.. Hopefully Ford doesn't come back with late availability, like March or April 2018.. If that is the case it would be for the 2019. Latest rental fleet guide shows the Mustang as an early 2019 Model change over. Edited October 25, 2017 by jasonj80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Are these packages availible for the ROW too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Are these packages availible for the ROW too? i would expect so but it may take a while for deliveries to begin, especially for the RHD versions. The Aussies in particular were disappointed that no GT350.GT350Rs were allocated to them, they have the fanatics that will pay AUS$100K for an apex predator car... Edited October 25, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 The GT350/350R wasn't built in RHD at all. Probably won't ever be unless some rich guy pays to have one converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) The GT350/350R wasn't built in RHD at all. Probably won't ever be unless some rich guy pays to have one converted. I know that, I'm saying that Ford did not have the foresight but perhaps views have changed with over 14,000 sales since Jan 2016 And due to import rules gray imports of that model mustang are banned so even if we wanted one, they're not permitted into the country The previous GT500 would sell converted for up to AUS$150,000 Edited October 25, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I'm not sure it was lack of foresight. As limited as they made the regular RHD versions I'm guessing the capacity limitations had a lot to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) I understand that Ford had to be cautious introducing Mustang where Falcon was for so long, they didn't know how strong the response would be and how willing buyers would be to pay for higher series Mustangs, the conversion rate from the I-6 T and S/C V8 Falcons and what not. Hopefully they start to include more update data on what those buyers would be looking for and how much they would be prepared to pay...I think the stage 2 track pack will answer a lot of that but let's not forget that we've been spoiled for years having hand built S/C V8s in the HP Falcons... Edited October 27, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerSooner Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 So, one of the first promo releases was the sub-4.0 second drag feature--available only with the 10-spd automatic. Then, we get word of the Track Pack 2 that's only available with the stick. Aside from the obvious "save the manuals," and "real men drive sticks," I think it curious that Ford limited Track Pack 2 to manuals. I wonder if there is a cooling or programming issue with the automatics subjected to actual track conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 So, one of the first promo releases was the sub-4.0 second drag feature--available only with the 10-spd automatic. Then, we get word of the Track Pack 2 that's only available with the stick. Aside from the obvious "save the manuals," and "real men drive sticks," I think it curious that Ford limited Track Pack 2 to manuals. I wonder if there is a cooling or programming issue with the automatics subjected to actual track conditions? I could see them not prepared to release the track pack two for the 10 speed yet. I would bet they havent had the time to put the engineering work into that with getting the standard production vehicles out to the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Or like the Camaro SS 1LE, they don't see the need for an automatic track oriented car, sad if true. Keep in mind that this would be another unique engine /body computer calibration that needs development and field reliability testing and validation and if it's not already done, then it probably won't be happening.... Edited October 27, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I do wonder how many 350s they'd sell auto. Chevy talks up the (Ford developed) auto in the ZL1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I wonder if there is a cooling or programming issue with the automatics subjected to actual track conditions? My guess is that they expect the vast majority of the takers to be man trans drivers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) I do wonder how many 350s they'd sell auto. Chevy talks up the (Ford developed) auto in the ZL1. Ford claims that the '18 GT Mustang with 10AT will do 0-60 in under 4 seconds - probably low 12s in the 1/4 mile. so I'm betting that a 10AT in the GT350 would give it a much better launch and be into the mid to high 11s for the 1/4mile Edited October 28, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I would love to see the 7 speed Getrag DCT in the GT350R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) I would love to see the 7 speed Getrag DCT in the GT350R.Cheby claims the (Ford) 10 speed in the ZL1 is on par with the PDK. http://www.motortrend.com/news/porsche-pdk-shifts-slower-2017-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-auto/ Edited October 28, 2017 by sullynd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 The question is how fast does it downshift and how does it operate in full automatic mode? The Porsche and Ferrari auto-manuals (and I assume the GT’s 7 speed Getrag) are so good you don’t even have to use the paddles. I’d be very surprised if the new 10 speed works that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Maybe this footage of the ZL1 10AT on the track answers a few of those questions......LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It certainly looks and sounds good. There may be hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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