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2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback review
The new Ford Mustang GT still packs a howling V8 and can still be had with a manual, though its high-tech interior no longer feels retro.
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Jack Quick
2024 Ford Mustang vs 2024 Lexus LC Comparison
Ford Mustang
Lexus LC
2024 Ford
Mustang
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2024 Lexus
LC
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
Based on the Lexus LC BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
61L
573 to 830 km
82L
951 to 1041 km
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$64,990 - $97,990
$203,550 - $219,270
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
- Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
- Still a relative performance car bargain
Misses
- Automatic has too many gears
- Squeaky optional Recaro seats
- Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2300 - 5038 | 4969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L, 0.0, 2.3L | 5.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V8, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 347kW | 321kW - 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 7250 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm - 556Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4850 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 12.3 | |
