The All-new Ford Mustang Features Improved Power-to-weight Ratios

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When it comes to top performance automobiles, the 2015 Ford Mustang is redefining itself. Over the years Ford has always prided itself on its flagship automobile. As a result, the Ford Mustang has been a mainstay in both muscle car and sports car circles as well as for the average individual who wants to drive a car that is anything but average. However, the company has taken the 2015 Ford Mustang to new heights by incorporating a number of different engine and transmission combinations that have dramatically improved the already impressive performance of the automobile.

Six Different Power Combinations
One of the things that makes this particular vehicle stand out is that it comes with six different engine and transmission combinations, allowing the driver to make the decision about how to incorporate these combinations according to individual driving style. There is a 3.7-liter V6 engine that offers plenty of power all by itself with 300 horsepower. The new 2.3-liter turbo-charged EcoBoost engine offers even more horsepower with 310. For those that want to take it all the way, a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine ...
... with 435 horsepower is also available. In addition, all of these engines can be combined with an automatic transmission or a smooth shifting manual transmission in order to create just the right combination.

Smoother Shifting
Whether drivers select the updated automatic transmission or a fully manual gearbox the experience in the 2015 Ford Mustang will be better than any previous model. For the manual gearbox the shift lever is now closer to the driver, creating a clear path for shifting. The new steering wheel-mounted shift paddles with rev-matching downshifts is now standard with the SelectShift six-speed automatic transmission, allowing drivers to let the car handle the shifting during the daily work drive, but take advantage of the shift paddles on those twisty back roads.

Less Weight, More Power
The fewer the pounds a vehicle carries for every unit of horsepower generated by the engine, the quicker and livelier it will feel. The 2015 Ford Mustang weighs less per unit of horsepower than any other vehicle in its class and this makes it a top performer regardless of the engine and transmission combination that is put into it. However, it is important to note that the engines and transmissions were specially selected in order to make the car as light as possible without sacrificing any performance. In fact, according to the Ford Motor Company, the engine and transmission are both an integral part of keeping the weight of the vehicle down and allowing it to maximize the power that is delivered.

Summary
When all things are said and done, the power to weight ratio is one of the most important aspects of getting high performance out of any automobile. This is especially true for the 2015 Ford Mustang. With a 50-year heritage of sports car performance, the new Mustang is quicker, better-looking, more refined and more efficient, without losing any of the raw appeal that is Mustang.

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