2015 mustang ecoboost manual test

Which, if you were born later than 1979, was blessedly over by the time you arrived. May 21, 2015 as always, there is entrylevel, 2015 mustang v6 equipped with a 3. Used 2015 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. The new 2015 ford mustang coupe too offers an ecoboost engine, in this case a 2. Associate online editor benson kong notes this could be because the ecoboost s fourth gear sucks the acceleration out of the powerband. The 2015 ford mustang arrives next year with three engine choices. Is the 2015 ecoboost mustang more fun than a fiesta or a. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 887 2015 mustang models nationwide. However, sitting between the v6 and the v8 in the pecking order is a new 2. I would also make some cosmetic changes to the 2015 ecoboost mustang. The biggest gains are in upgrading the turbo system and a tuner. See owners manual air conditioning system antilock braking system avoid smoking, flames or sparks battery battery acid brake fluid non petroleum based 7 mustang czg canadaunited states of america, vehicles built from.

If you were surprised when ford sent us the first turbo fourbanger stang in three decades for a novemberissue road test and it showed up with an automatic, raise your hand. Ford front mount intercooler mustang ecoboost 20152019. We know that you already know many things about the new 2015 ford mustang. However, the 2015 mustang base trim with standard 3. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 107 2015 mustang models nationwide. The current, fifthgeneration mustang is available only with a v6 or v8 engine. Mar 17, 2015 the only test in which the v6 matched the ecoboosts performance was the quarter mile, where both passed the mark in 14. In the past the mustang could be had with a v6 or a v8. For more than 50 years, the ford mustang has won the hearts and minds of automotive enthusiasts, and the sixthgeneration mustang ecoboost is better than ever.

May 16, 2014 the 2015 mustang ecoboost is a paid upgrade over the mustang v6. If youre in that position, id urge you to do the same. We think the 2015 ford mustang, while a little less nostalgic, is much farther reaching, even without its. That problem was solved when ford invited us to drive 4 different versions, each with a stick and. With chiltons online doityourself ford mustang repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2015 ford mustang repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2015 mustang, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep. The only test in which the v6 matched the ecoboost s performance was the quarter mile, where both passed the mark in 14.

Having driven the 2015 v8 mustang a couple of months ago with a manual shifter we were keen to compare it with the ecoboost turbo 4 with a stick too. Combine that intake with a catback exhaust system and you should easily see performance gains of over 25 horsepower. The clutch was progressive and the throws were short enough it was. The new independent rearend suspension is dialed in a bit loose to help rotate the 2015 mustang through apexes. What kind of fuel economy does the 2015 ford mustang ecoboost engine get.

Associate online editor benson kong notes this could be because the ecoboosts fourth gear sucks the acceleration out of the powerband. The 2015 mustang s ecoboost comes with a twinscroll turbo, direct injection, forged connecting rods and a forged crankshaft, a highpressure. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. But the manual gearbox makes the ford more fun to drive. February 22, 2019, 3 pm september 5, 2015, 4 pm by tom burkart fantastic speed has never felt so bittersweet.

For smaller gains, consider intake and exhaust upgrades. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 2015 mustang models in gastonia. This sixth generation arrived as a 2015 model with an independent rear. The 2015 ford mustang ecoboost hits the dyno, gets extra. Personally, i would like to hear what the magnaflow street system, mpe19097, would sound like on the ecoboost mustang. Frs the latest crop of drivers machines from bmw, ford, and scion go headtohead on the tightest, twistiest, 100footdropsodontclipthat. Mar 25, 2015 both manual and automatic even a 20 v6 run identical. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 ford mustang 2dr fastback ecoboost premium at u. The 2015 mustang ecoboost adds the motor along with led fog lights and a power driver and passenger seat.

Fords droptop mustang offers a relaxing ride with a fuelefficient twist, but its. Ive always preferred a manual transmission in a sports car, but for the first time im actually considering the automatic in the mustang ecoboost. You know that its lighter in weight, boasts better fuel economy, and puts out a respectable 320 lbft of torque. The 2015 ford mustang ecoboost is the answer to a question that was asked during the last oil crisis. Consumer guides 2015 ford mustang arrived in premium trim with the 2. The first 4cylinder mustang came out in 1974 and had a whopping 88horsepower. I like the way the manual felt, certainly seems like more fun, the throw was nice and short. In terms of packaging and appointments, it was almost a dead ringer for the 4cylinder mustang ecoboost premium coupe that cg tested previously. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 ford mustang 2dr fastback ecoboost at u. I understand the reasons why ford needs to amortize the eb development costs and getting people into an eb mustang positively effects their c. I like chevrolet, i previously owned a sonic rs, and back in february i drove home from a ford dealer in this ingot silver 2015 ecoboost premium mustang. Consumer guide tried out a completely redone 6 th generation gt with premium trim. Mar 17, 2015 how does the 2015 ford mustang ecoboost 2. True mustang enthusiasts initially scoffed at ford putting a 4cylinder in this allnew 2015 mustang.

Theres also the suspension and tires of upgrading your ecoboost to insure your pony can handle the extra horses. You cant call the 2015 mustang ugly and pass a polygraph. Discussion in mustang s550 general forums started by topnotch, mar 17, 2015. Our test car was also riding on the mustang s standard suspension tune rather than the sport tune we drove in the gt which amplified the.

However, the turbo stang with a stick has a large, 1. Page 1 july 2014 first printing owners manual mustang litho in u. Its too bad the v6 cant be had with the same level of options that the eb and gt mustangs get. The real test is that as i had this car for a week, a number of my noncar interested friends managed to look up. On the track, it lays down numbers almost identical to the last v6 model, which was more than 100 pounds lighter than our premiumtrim automatictransmission 2015 mustang ecoboost.

Last week at our performance car of the year testing, we had a 2015 mustang gt in our highhorsepower posse. The 2015 mustang ecoboost power when fitted with the 6speed manual transmission, the 2015 ford mustang ecoboost sends 231. Hey guys im new to the mustang community but i recently purchased a 2015 ecoboost 6speed manual only has 55k miles, this weekend i decided to test out the 060 recording feature on the vehicle and it was making it in 8. That power is sent to the back axle via a 6 speed manual transmission where it is presented to a limited slip differential with a very spritely 3. Paired with our test cars six speed manual transmission, the powertrain proved to be versatile.

We spent some time driving a 2015 ford mustang ecoboost equipped with the manual gearbox and optional performance pack. Shop 2015 ford mustang vehicles for sale in gastonia, nc at. New this year though, there is another budgetconscious mustang, the ecoboost. Its available with both a sixspeed automatic and sixspeed manual transmission which is what our tester came equipped with. Search from 788 ford mustangs for sale, including a certified 2015 ford mustang 50 years coupe, a used 2015 ford mustang 50 years, and a used 2015 ford mustang 50 years coupe. Earlier i mentioned that the ecoboost makes more power than a 2009 mustang gt.

Mar 28, 2019 returning in ecoboost 310 horsepower, gt 460 horsepower, bullitt 526 horsepower and shelby gt350 ditto trim, all but the ecoboost mustang receive doubleoverheadcam v8s. I was able to test drive both types of mustangs last week and still cant make up my mind. Feb 02, 2015 2015 ford mustang ecoboost photo gallery. The epa rates the 2015 mustang ecoboost at 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 26 mpg.