One thing I immediately noted about the Mustang GT was how liveable it was as a daily driver.First off, one cannot ignore the power of the 4.6L V8 engine. It roars to life everytime it’s turned on, all 315 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque prepped to rocket down the straightaway. Unfortunately, SoCal streets are lined with police, all eager to issue tickets and make some extra cash (for the cities and counties, of course). So I stayed primarily in 4th and 5th gear, finding the throws of the five-speed manual to be crisp with just a touch of effort (which I prefer).
The clutch balanced nicely between the longer German models and their shorter Asian counterparts.
Drive was oddly different from most foreign models, which take pains to suppress engine noise. A low rumble permeated the cabin even on cruise or at a stop. However, the engine was still surprisingly muted at full throttle. Don’t want to violate those neighborhood late light silence laws, eh? The 19-inch wheels thunked over road imperfections with authority; however, I sometimes felt the ride bobbed more than a little usual. Course, this could have been a legacy of my time in the 370Z.
Steering was very responsive, especially at higher speeds. I hit a few of the more curvy off/on ramps at a good clip and never felt I’d lose control over the big coupe (ala little body roll).
I found the brakes to be on the touchy side, which I liked.
Fuel economy was surprising; I averaged around 21 mpg with mostly city driving.
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2 pictures??? that’s it??? You should have a minimal of 10 pics of this beauty!! Anywho, glad to see you enjoyed the ride. I’m sure the 2011 will surpass the 2010 model in every aspect…I hope anyways. Let’s bring Chevy down!!