More judicious selection of options can get you into a GT with the performance package for under $50,000 making this modern iteration effectively cheaper in real terms than the Fox-body. Given the difference in performance, features, refinement and generally superiority of the modern Mustangs, that extra $7,000 seems worthwhile. The convertible I drove priced out to $58,000 and the fastback with the performance package came to $57,600. It also had less than half the power of a 2024 GT, inferior handling and brakes. ![]() That old car didn’t have any ADAS, no ABS, traction or stability control, only one airbag and an AM/FM/cassette audio system. When I bought my first 5.0LX in 1990, a GT convertible cost about $22,000 which equates to about $51,000 today. But as with the EcoBoost, the price in inflation adjusted terms has only increased modestly over the past three decades. It’s no secret that Mustangs like all other cars have gotten more expensive. From Grabber Blue to Performance Blue to Kona Blue, every blue Mustang shade you can think of is shown in our blue galleries below. If you don’t plan to exercise the Mustang as the engineers intended, the standard seats offer plenty of support and more comfort. It does take a bit more effort to extricate yourself and the sport seats have limited adjustability, just fore-aft and seatback angle. The Recaro seats are exceptionally supportive as demonstrated on the autocross the previous day and if you plan to do autocrossing or track days, they are highly recommended. The active exhaust system does add noticeably to the visceral appeal of any V8 Mustang. The same Pirelli P-Zeros from the performance pack were on the EcoBoost I drove a day earlier and they exhibited plenty of grip as did six-piston Brembo brakes. Sadly, I never really got to exercise the Mustang properly on that loop thanks to LA area traffic which clogged things up even Mulholland and Topanga Canyon. Later I took a GT fastback with the performance package and Recaro seats on another route out toward Malibu and some of the canyon roads in that area. Driving down the road through the Angeles forest at a brisk pace, the standard brakes on the GT convertible never exhibited any signs of fading. Grabber Blue has continued to be a much-loved color to this day, having been reintroduced to new generations of drivers. First introduced in 1969, the color gained widespread popularity throughout the early ‘70s, particularly on that era's Boss 302 pony cars. Given the size and weight of modern Mustangs, they make very good grand touring cruisers and surprisingly good sports cars. Grabber Blue is one of the most iconic Mustang paint colors of all time. The brakes are carried over from the prior generation and even without the performance pack, they are quite ample which is good for a car that weighs nearly 4,000 lbs. This is a car with very high limits that isn’t inclined to bite back as long as you don’t do anything stupid. The stiffer steering system also helps with transmitting information about what is going on at the road surface to your hands. Gently backing off the throttle, puts a bit more weight on the front tires, helping them to turn in and stay on the line around the curve. Going deep into a corner, you can easily hear when the tires begin to slip and they are very progressive, never suddenly letting go. This combination communicates really well both audibly and by feel. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this plan at any time.2024 Ford Mustang first drive Sam Abuelsamid See your Ford or Lincoln Dealer for complete details and qualifications. If you need additional information concerning the A/Z Plans, please refer back to your A/Z Plan Pricing website for complete details.Ī/X/Z Plan pricing, including A/X/Z Plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible Ford Motor Company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and Ford Motor Company eligible partners. If you close your window or tab, you must re-access the site through the A/Z Plan Pricing website to ensure that all eligible plan pricing is visible. What happens if I close this site before I'm finished? Contact your local dealer to determine their level of participation in the program and final vehicle pricing. Also, some dealers may choose not to participate in A/Z Plan pricing. In addition, some vehicles, trims or options you select may not qualify for A/Z Plans. Note: A/Z Plan pricing information is not available on all Ford websites. Welcome A/Z Plan Participant Now you can view exclusive price savings on our Build & Price shopping tool.
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