Minor detail changes includes a new
gearlever for the CVT with a side - mounted release switch.
Not exact matches
Reach
for the tall, extended
gearlever, shift it a couple of inches left - and - up and you're in first.
Inside, it's the typical fast Ford makeover, with a pair of heavily bolstered and hugely comfortable Recaro seats
for the driver and passenger, a thickly padded three - spoke steering wheel and metal - topped
gearlever.
If you're tall, some aspects might start to grate: the seat is a little too high, the wheel only adjusts
for rake and the buttresses make the cosy cabin a little claustrophobic, but the relationship between wheel and
gearlever is as close as such things get and your feet tread pedals placed almost perfectly
for heel - and - toe gearchanges.
The same is true
for the Alcantara covering
for the
gearlever, steering wheel and bucket seats, all of which give the interior a motorsport feel.
The high mounted
gearlever, along with the adjustable steering wheel are both designed to reduce fatigue when in the driving seat
for hours at a time.
The steering wheel adjusts
for reach and rake, and the
gearlever is nicely positioned.
There's also a trinket tray ahead of the
gearlever that's perfect
for smartphone storage.
It also includes a ZF 8 - speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel - mounted paddleshift, carbon ceramic brakes with enhanced cooling, 420 mm (17 in) front and 356 mm (14 in) rear carbon silicon carbide brake discs, 21 - inch forged alloy wheels, optional titanium exhaust system, updated version of the torque vectoring system from Continental GT3 - R, dynamic system brakes, lowered and stiffened dynamic suspension set - up, front and rear bumper designs incorporating a carbon - fibre splitter and diffuser respectively, new side sill extensions and bonnet vents in carbon - fibre, gloss - black front wing vents, rifled exhaust tailpipe in gloss - black, dark - tint headlamps and tail - lamps, black - finished brightware at front grilles, lights, rear bumper, door handles and window surrounds; optional aerodynamically balanced rear spoiler and front splitter combination
for coupe, new Supersports badging, 21 - inch forged alloy wheels in black and bright - machined finish, optional side decals optional carbon - fibre engine cover in gloss - finish with Supersports branding, multi-layer hood
for convertible, neck warmer
for convertible, tri-tone interior option, new diamond - quilted design at seats and door side panels with Alcantara upholstery, a choice of 11 veneers and technical finishes (including chequered Supersports carbon - fibre fascia panels), new Supersports emblem stitching, bespoke Supersports steering wheel and unique
gearlever with Alcantara accents.
The big plus, however — and this goes
for both Mustangs — is Ford finally got the transmission interface right; no more truck - like clutch, no more sticky
gearlever.
Chrome highlights are used
for the door handles and the area surrounding the
gearlever and centre console.
The
gearlever is short and weighty, but just slick and positive enough that you don't feel like you're forcing it through the gate, plus the pedals are well located
for heel - and - toe changes.
The four - wheel - drive system is also fully electronic
for faster response and can be adjusted manually using a rocker switch behind the
gearlever.
Evocative red touches
for seatbelts, instrument needles, air vent surrounds,
gearlever knob and gaiter
There's the nook ahead of the
gearlever (to stow away odds and ends) and the concealed pockets between the side of the dash and doors (useful
for keeping your valuables in).