• While the 2015 looks every bit the hero with its 1968-inspired fastback profile, I find it to be a very stable, planted car that, while not the least bit nannying in its interventions, gave me enough control to fly through the desiccated rises of Angeles National Forest, channelling my inner McQueen without risking life and limb.
    While the 2015 looks every bit the hero with its 1968-inspired fastback profile, I find it to be a very stable, planted car that, while not the least bit nannying in its interventions, gave me enough control to fly through the desiccated rises of Angeles National Forest, channelling my inner McQueen without risking life and limb.
  • The Mustang has plenty of push thanks to its 2.3L EcoBoost, a blown four-cylinder engine that puts out 310 horsepower and 434Nm of torque.
    The Mustang has plenty of push thanks to its 2.3L EcoBoost, a blown four-cylinder engine that puts out 310 horsepower and 434Nm of torque.
  • Ford offers a manual transmission, as is its duty, but I opt to test the six-speed auto since that’s the obvious favourite here in the Middle East.
    Ford offers a manual transmission, as is its duty, but I opt to test the six-speed auto since that’s the obvious favourite here in the Middle East.
  • The wheel is slightly smaller than the outgoing model, and feels ­balanced and responsive – it’s ­startlingly easy to set your line and carry momentum through the turns
    The wheel is slightly smaller than the outgoing model, and feels ­balanced and responsive – it’s ­startlingly easy to set your line and carry momentum through the turns
  • The Mustang’s front and rear suspensions are new for 2015, and I find the car to be more ­intuitive and stable than the 2010 model I last spent quality time with. The 2015 is stiffer, with better ride quality and handling.
    The Mustang’s front and rear suspensions are new for 2015, and I find the car to be more ­intuitive and stable than the 2010 model I last spent quality time with. The 2015 is stiffer, with better ride quality and handling.
  • At the apex of the line, the V8 GT ­dials up the power and ­performance, but feels very much like the same modern pony car I began the day in. With 435hp and 542Nm of torque, the GT feels and sounds more ­aggressive, with a wide open snarl that will turn heads in even the most rarefied motoring company.
    At the apex of the line, the V8 GT ­dials up the power and ­performance, but feels very much like the same modern pony car I began the day in. With 435hp and 542Nm of torque, the GT feels and sounds more ­aggressive, with a wide open snarl that will turn heads in even the most rarefied motoring company.

Motoring

2015 Ford Mustang GT – in pictures

James Ohara

October 12, 2014

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Take a closer look at the 2015 Ford Mustang GT. Words by Liam Nelson. Photos courtesy of Ford Motor company.

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