A back-drive sports coupe for less than 25 grand is a thing that is rare and alluring. But Ford's advertising negligence of the foundation Mustang in favor of the newest EcoBoost four-cylinder relegates the V6 to the clearance rack. At 3588 pounds, it weighs 100 pounds less in relation to the EcoBoost variants we have driven.

Its motivation comes in the Blue Oval's recognizable 3.7-liter interface-injected V6, tuned here for 300 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque.

By restricting convenience and functionality alternatives, the V-6 Mustang has hobbled. It's going to make a great rental car, however.
However, it fit the manual EcoBoost variation to 60 miles per hour (5.5 seconds) and was just a few ticks slower than the automatic turbo. The V6's 14.1-second quarter mile just marginally trails the four-cylinder.

Additionally forbad: 19-inch wheels with performance tires.

The V6's Goodyear all-seasons still offer strong composure and therefore are compliant over rough surfaces, as well as a limited-slip differential using a spunky 3.55:1 final drive is accessible (our test car had the normal 3.15:1 ratio). However, the V6 lacks the directness and given by the EcoBoost's discretionary go-fast hardware. Lateral handle drops to a still-good 0.86 grams, and 70-0 stops stretch to 164 feet. Variable in our automobile's awkward automatic, that has been fast slow to downshift in sport mode and to reach top gear, as well as the V6 just is not as much enjoyable as the other engines.

The tradeoff for all this is the V-6 coupe's affordable MSRP auto reaching $27,700 and several little choices autobox with the. that are The cottage of the newest Mustang is an enormous improvement over its predecessor's, as well as the regular fabric seats offer support and great comfort, so it is no penalty box. But here, also, Ford refuses V6 buyers the leather upholstery of the Premium trim level, touchscreen interface, as well as other amenities to be found on the GT and EcoBoost versions. Have you been getting the feeling that Ford does not need you to purchase a V6 unless you are Avis or Hertz?

Together with the newest base auto geared primarily to buy shoppers and fleets, the EcoBoost emphasis of Ford penalizes the cost-aware Mustang enthusiasts who probably value the V6's raspy exhaust note on the flat, artificial soundtrack of the EcoBoost.