2018 Ford Mustang Specs & Details
In 2018, the Mustang changed designs once again for a light refresh to keep in the spotlight. Everything from engine
changes, front and rear redesigns, and completely new technology. All of which culminate in a more well-rounded
package on the Mustang than ever before. Ford made sure to keep the Mustang relevant as the sports car market around
the world changed and improved as new performance standards are being set constantly. With the reputation as
America’s best-selling sports car to uphold, the 2018 Mustang is the next step in this icon’s history
internationally.
One of the largest changes for the 2018 Mustang is the removal of the V6 engine option in favor of running the 2.3L
EcoBoost as the base engine option. The V6 has been an option in the Mustang lineup since 1978 and had gone through
various iterations until the 2017 model year. With the V6 in the rear view, the EcoBoost offers 310 horsepower and
brings tons of on-tap performance to the entry level model. This engine is lighter weight and performs better with
more customization available.
Along the exterior of the Mustang, there have been slight design changes to keep the car looking modern, sleek, and
new. With a slanted front end and a more aggressively raked hood, the Mustang looks unlike any other car on the
road. Around the rear, the taillights have evolved with the rest of the car, becoming more angular and stylized to
match the front redesign. The new lights curve with the rear of the car, giving it a more modern appearance.
Altogether, the subtle changes on the front and rear of the new 2018 Mustang.
Inside the car, the Mustang receives a major refresh in tech and style. With some new interior trim pieces, the
Mustang’s interior transformation has just begun. The outdated 6-speed automatic has been replaced with a more
responsive and much quicker 10-speed 10R80 automatic transmission geared toward a combination of performance and
daily drivability. This pairs well with the optional active exhaust on the GT, a first on the non-Shelby models
which brings the throaty and aggressive engine note that the Mustang is known for to the surface. Not to mention, a
quiet mode, too! This combination ensures that you hear every bit of your exhaust as you go through gears whether in
a manual or automatic transmission Mustang.
To further improve the driver’s experience behind the wheel of the Mustang, an entirely new dashboard setup can be
had for the first time, bringing the Mustang even further into the future. With the addition of the newly-developed
fully digital gauge cluster, drivers can go through the various driving settings with even more ease while also
customizing the display gauge colors, settings, ambient lighting, and various other options to make the car truly
their own. This is available across every trim level from EcoBoost to GT350 and brings the Mustang’s newest design
into the future.
2018 Ford Mustang Specs
| Engine |
HP |
TQ |
| 2.3L EcoBoost |
310 |
350 |
| 5.0L Coyote |
460 |
420 |
| 5.2L VooDoo |
526 |
429 |
| Model |
Engine |
| EcoBoost |
2.3L EcoBoost |
| GT |
5.0L V8 |
| GT350 |
5.2L V8 |
| GT350R |
5.2L V8 |
| Shadow Black |
G1 |
| Triple Yellow |
H3 |
| Magnetic |
J7 |
| Lead Foot Gray |
JX |
| Kona Blue |
L6 |
| Lightning Blue |
N6 |
| Orange Fury |
NL |
| Race Red |
PQ |
| Royal Crimson |
R3 |
| Ruby Red |
RR |
| Ingot Silver |
UX |
| Oxford White |
YZ |
2018 Mustang Articles
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