At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. As of 2011 only transmission manual or automatic available in ford super duty trucks. Please take into account that the ford 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is. 2005present aisin awf21 6speed lincoln mkz 20062010, ford fusion awd 20072009, land rover lr2. I am having a hard time deciding what transmission to get, the automatic or manual. Ive always preferred a manual transmission in a sports car, but for the first time im actually considering the automatic in the mustang ecoboost. It would be my dd for 9 months out of the year and im having trouble decididng between a manual and an automatic. However, its clear that the automatic performed well against the. Mar 29, 2010 home ford ford mustang 2011 ford mustang. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. Based on the mustang gt premium, the 2011 gtcs boasts fords brandnew 5.
The most important parts to upgrade on the 1114 mustang mt82 would be the clutch, flywheel, shifter and clutch line. Mar 12, 2012 2011 mustang gt auto black vs 2011 mustang gt manual red. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2011 ford mustang convertible 2d gt. Those are the essentials to a longer lasting, better performing transmission with less chances of failure. Overall my 2011 v6 mustang with automatic transmission is a really fine car except for the 12 second hesitation when trying to accelerate suddenly for passing or entering a highway. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year.
A manual transmission utilizes more of an engines power than an automatic transmission as less power is lost throughout the drivetrain, resulting in slightly more power at the wheels. I think manual seems fun, but everyone ive spoken to who have dailyed manuals and now drive autos say they dont miss manual and they are bad for daily driving. Ford also debuted two new transmissions, the mt82 6speed manual and the 6r80 6speed automatic. Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Mustang performance transmissions buy parts for ford. For 2011, the mustang receives two new engine choices. Im getting a new 2016 ecoboost mustang, with the performance package, in january. I like the way the manual felt, certainly seems like more fun, the throw was nice and short.
Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. Since my current vehicle has a manual transmission, i have no problem driving stick. And it takes the experienced eye of a longtime mustang cognoscente to see the updates for these 2011 models.
The automatic transmission was also changed over to fords new sixspeed. Unfortunately, the mustang is my daily driver and a have to encounter freeway traffic. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. So, if i were voting for manual vs auto, id get a manual. Used 2011 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. Search from 187 ford mustangs for sale, including a used 2011 ford mustang gt coupe, a used 2011 ford mustang shelby gt500, and a used 2011 ford mustang shelby gt500 convertible. Apr 01, 2010 the 2011 mustang v6 is an astonishingly good car.
Unlike automatics of the past, the mustang gts new 10speed automatic gets past that hurdle plus it exploits mechanical advantages over the sixspeed manual to boot. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2011 chevrolet camaro and 2011 ford mustang and 2011 honda accord and 2011 hyundai genesis coupe. Get free 2011 mustang gt automatic vs manual 2011 mustang gt automatic vs manual 1993 mustang cobra build. But im looking at getting a 2018 mustang ecoboost as my daily driver so am looking for opinionsfeedback on whether its best to get the manual or the new 10 speed automatic. Built 98 2v for trade looking for something faster. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Both engines can be fitted with a choice of sixspeed manual or automatic transmissions, while the v6 models receive as standard a limitedslip differential. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. Gone are last years fivespeed automatic and tremec 3650 manual. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. No matter whether you chose an automatic or manual transmission, the 2011 mustang granted six forward gears.
Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Yes, thats right, the 2011 gt finally gets six forward ratios. Warning lights and chimes auxiliary input jack play music player using auxiliary input play music player using input jack. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. Reveling in a revelation for perspective, previous v6 mustangs were forever plagued by a thrashy sohc 4.
Auto ok guys, i really want to get a 2011 gt and have been lurking her for quite a while. Both engines can be fitted with a choice of sixspeed manual or automatic transmissions. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. Based on the mustang gt premium, the 2011 gtcs boasts ford s brandnew 5.
The 2011 ford mustang puts 305 highperformance horses in the hands of v6 coupe buyers with a new allaluminum dualoverhead cam dohc engine that delivers a projected 30 mpg on. A limited slip differential and larger disc brakes became standard for all trims in 2011. Again paying homage to the limitededition mustang of the same name from 1968, this latest gtcs combined classic shelby style with modern engineering and performance. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2011 ford mustang.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2011 ford mustang coupe 2d. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. To see how frequently 2011 ford mustang problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. In their place are a new sixspeed manual and sixspeed automatic. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2011 chevrolet camaro and 2010 ford mustang. However when you up the power from the stock level the stock components wont last. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. My older car had a 5 speed manual and i had tendon problem in my arm for driving it in freeway traffic. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. I was able to test drive both types of mustangs last week and still cant make up my mind.
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