Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible 2018 review
- 6 years ago
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible 2018 review
The 2.3-litre EcoBoost version of the Ford Mustang still lacks the drama of the V8, but updates for 2018 are an improvement
Curiously, the four-cylinder 2.3-litre EcoBoost’s power output has dropped in order to reduce emissions and improve economy. But despite peak power dropping from 313bhp to 286bhp, it’ll sprint from 0-62mph one-tenth quicker (5.7 seconds) and hit 145mph flat out.
It’s the sound that hits you first. Or rather the lack of any noise ruffling your ear hair. There’s a gentle rasp from the EcoBoost engine on start up, but for a car with the bonnet acreage of a Mustang, the mute soundtrack doesn’t make the strongest first impression. Switch between the driving modes – Normal, Sport, Track and Snow/Wet are now joined by Drag mode and My Mode, the latter allowing you to configure engine, exhaust sound and, if fitted, the optional adaptive dampers – and the tone doesn’t improve greatly, either.
The 2.3-litre EcoBoost version of the Ford Mustang still lacks the drama of the V8, but updates for 2018 are an improvement
Curiously, the four-cylinder 2.3-litre EcoBoost’s power output has dropped in order to reduce emissions and improve economy. But despite peak power dropping from 313bhp to 286bhp, it’ll sprint from 0-62mph one-tenth quicker (5.7 seconds) and hit 145mph flat out.
It’s the sound that hits you first. Or rather the lack of any noise ruffling your ear hair. There’s a gentle rasp from the EcoBoost engine on start up, but for a car with the bonnet acreage of a Mustang, the mute soundtrack doesn’t make the strongest first impression. Switch between the driving modes – Normal, Sport, Track and Snow/Wet are now joined by Drag mode and My Mode, the latter allowing you to configure engine, exhaust sound and, if fitted, the optional adaptive dampers – and the tone doesn’t improve greatly, either.