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
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
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Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
61L
573 to 830 km
45L
306 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$64,990 - $87,667
$41,210 - $57,220
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2300 - 5038 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L, 2.3L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 232kW - 347kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 7250 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 475Nm - 550Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4750 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
