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The 2016 mustang is in the second year of its sixth generation. Single issue magazine january 1, 2016 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. We have 162 2016 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 88 1owner cars, and 196 personal use cars. A true driver s car is rare, much less one thats affordable.

Sep 16, 2016 for some reason, car and driver tested an 8speed auto camaro and a 6speed manual mustang, so figure youll lose a tenth or two with a manual. The 2016 ford mustang gt is plenty powerful and has a great interior, but how does it perform at the track. Car and drivers 10best list in 2019 gt and bullitt models. Meet the 2016 mustang, a more customizable take on the redesigned muscle car, and one that revives a couple of classic trim packages, as well as one of the more emblematic features of. Will your friends laugh at you for not driving the mustang gt v8. For 2016 the ford mustang gt has received some significant upgrades.

Ford mustang without factory led fog lights 2016, app controlled rgb devil eye led fog light conversion kit by xkglow. Its safe to say that 2015 was a good year for luxury and performance cars. Gt350 vs 911 carrera s hot lap in motortrend best driver s car 2019 competition. Except this time around, you can get the california special as a coupe or convertible. A number of performance options are available that affect handling, including the performance package, which has a stiffer suspension and larger brakes. It was a smash remake for 2015, with a detailed exterior and interior, and excellent technology including leaps in electronic controls for steering, throttle, transmission, and stability. The new camaro ss out accelerates, out brakes, and out grips the new now almost two years old mustang.

First, as a driver car, the steering wheel should get more attention. Used 2016 ford mustang gt for sale browse used cars and. Amg gt s, m4 gts, shelby gt350r, and 570s motor trend custom ford shelby gt350 mustang is inspired by ole yeller airplane. The 2016 mustang was the second year of production for the s550 platform, carrying on the mustang legacy. Its a performance gt car packed with tons of features and. F40 motorsports is proud to offer this 2016 ford mustang gt holman moody prototype mustang.

According to auto writers, the ford mustang feels nimble in corners. Jun 28, 2016 2016 ford mustang gt california special convertible its powerful and makes a good sound, but the gts 5. Traditionally, muscle cars have come standard with a certain degree of crudeness, but todays mustang is a global product with enough refinement to make even. Find your next car by browsing our extensive new and preowned 2016 ford mustang listings. Of course, the camaro was faster and still got comparable mileage. Fords modernday pony car evolves before our eyes over 40000 miles. You can cruise comfortably or rip a righteous burnout whenever you want to. This is the eighth running of bdc, motor trends annual best driver s car competition powered by mothersand the editors agree this was the most difficult contest yet.

In this episode of the autonation new car test drive, ryan gives you a tour of. This was a mustang with the performance package, recaro leather sport seats, and retinasearing triple yellow exterior paint. One of four engines offered for the various iterations of the 2016 mustang, the test car s turbocharged and directinjected, 2. Rear wheel drive, coupe, subcompact cars 22 est mpg city 31 est mpg hwy other trims. At the track, the 2016 mustang ecoboost proved it had the handling chops, posting a figureeight time of 24. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k. Average mpg commuting 40 round trip to work, is 26. Ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r morjo02, nov 25, 2015, in forum. More powerful mustang gt variants are powered by a 5. Sep 22, 2016 this is the eighth running of bdc, motor trends annual best drivers car competition powered by mothersand the editors agree this was the most difficult contest yet. Power hungry drivers should go for the mustang gt fastback coupe. The bottom line the ford mustang is an extremely flexible sports car.

Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The sixth generation ford mustang s550 is the current iteration of the mustang pony car. Check out four of the 12 sports cars, supercars, and ponycars from all over the world competing for the 2016. Enter current mileage for most accurate info about this vehicle. Driver assistance features like blind spot warning and cross traffic alert. Driver assistance features like blind spot warning and cross traffic. As well as safety, as winning five stars in all tests by the nhtsa, and. The 2016 ford mustang comes standard with a 300horsepower, 3. Fast forward to 2016 and the concept is pretty much the same. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether. The latest mustang gets some new offerings for 2016, including a new california special package.

Research the latest ford mustang body styles, read detailed model specifications and features, compare with other models, and locate ford dealerships near you where you can purchase your next vehicle. Just in time for its 50th birthday, fords iconic mustang is all new in 2015 and so is one of its engines. The 2016 ford mustang comes with a choice of four engines, the standard 3. Powerhungry drivers should go for the mustang gt fastback coupe.

Critics also like the mustang s sharp steering and smooth ride. With more evolved performance than the challenger, yet still a little rough and raucous around the edges when driven hard, the mustang is. As the mustangs odometer rolled past 40,000 miles, though, our preferences had yet to coalesce, the choice between the two still very much dependent on which brand youvesoldyoursoulto,accordingto 2016 ford mustang. The upgraded brakes also help the car scrub off speed. Many of fords driver aid features are missing from the mustang s option list. Its available in coupe and convertible body styles, as well as five trim levels. With more evolved performance than the challenger, yet still a little rough and raucous around the edges when driven hard, the mustang is the.

Then out of happenstance, i took a 2016 mustang gt back to motor trend hq. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best driver s car powered by mothers. This modern day interpretation is a throwback to the original that first appeared way back in 1968. The two magazines car and driver and motor trend say the mustang s extra weight hurts it, though they both are similar. Is the ford mustang ecoboost offered just for the sake of sales volume. Jun 28, 2016 many of fords driver aid features are missing from the mustang s option list. So in theory, all other things being equal, a car with a 3. The 2016 ford mustang comes available with four different engine options a 300 hp 3. With out a doubt, this car was the most comfortable and best handling of my nine mustangs over the years. For starters, standard features include a roush quadtip exhaust with the roush active exhaust system as an optional addon, and of course, the fierce new r7 aerobody, complete with graphics and badging. A performance car with a manual transmission that lets me decide when to shift. Overview the 2016 mustang is in the second year of its sixth generation. The 2016 roush stage 3 mustang is the most powerful and wellbalanced production mustang to launch out of the roush performance garage. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube.

The 2016 ford mustang gt is all the muscle car youd expect it to be with more creature comforts than you might be ready for. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. It was a smash remake for 2015, with a detailed exterior and interior. The 2016 mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of three engines. We sit shotgun for hot laps in one of the years most anticipated cars at michigans grattan raceway. The latest 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a fun to drive car with lot more new features installed in it, specially bird eye view cam, parking assistance, active cruise control, active launch. We took everything we knew from that and added more. Its a performance gt car packed with tons of features and technology.

The one in this premium coupe, for example, should be thicker with higher. Read the story, watch video, and see photos of the 2016 shelby gt350r at car and driver. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. It has a comfortable ride, with great acceleration and traction. The 2016 ford mustang is a wellbehaved muscle car that loves the open road. Following a dramatic redesign last year, the 2016 ford mustang continues to distinguish itself as a muscle car with genuine crossover appeal. The higher the number the better the car will accelerate, but at the expense of high speed cruising. Read on for more on our driving impressions on the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang here. This is only the second holman moody street car prototype ever up for sale. Car had a few dings and one fairly serious scratch, so we got a great deal. The 2016 ford mustang gt california special convertible is the latest addition to the hm garage. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sportscar territory. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 2016 ford mustang vehicles manufactured september 26, 2015, to october 1, 2015. The 2016 ford mustang has a strong engine lineup, athletic handling and a smooth ride, critics say, making it an impressive addition to the muscle car class.

In the past, baselevel ford mustangs were seen as secretary cars because. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. It produces roughly as much power and torque as the 2001 mustang that ford sold locally in limited numbers an impressive feat as that car used a 4. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k miles. We use realtime internet price comparisons to consistently adjust. Car and driver february 2016 mustang beats corvette. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver. The 2016 ford mustang is a fourseat sports car that competes with the chevrolet camaro and dodge challenger. Car and driver june edition eb mustang v v6 camaro. The 2016 ford mustang comes standard with rearwheel drive. The roush mustang is powered by the culmination of decades of racing experience and roush heritage, and the 2016 roush stage 3 mustang continues that tradition. The new shelby gt350 and gt350r models have more powerful engines and other performanceoriented features. Want your headlights to shine brighter and further but.