[Green Horse]

The new 2015 Ford Mustang will be launched with a new Selectable Driving mode feature that will allow the driver to choose between four different driving modes.

This is two more driving models than the 2014 model. The two new driving modes are Snow/wet and Track.

“We have a new selectable driving mode feature in 2015 and so we're going to allow you to choose between Snow/Wet, Normal, Sport and Track,” Pericak said while taking about the reasons the 2015 Mustang was benchmarked against the Porsche 911. “The 911 does a great job when you change its driving modes, all of the systems change pretty dramatically,” he added.

There is plenty more to read about in this interview that AutoEvolution did with the 2015 Mustang Chief Engineer. --> 2015 Mustang Chief Engineer Interview: Can't Wait for People to Drive It!

 

[BoostedStang]

They almost had no choice to do this with it being a world vehicle. At least configured this way it truly is a practical vehicle no matter where you're located

 

[Newport]

this is the reason mustang is now a legitimate option over bmws and audis

 

[BoostedStang]

this is the reason mustang is now a legitimate option over bmws and audis

That depends on what specific model.
But I think it's safe to say it's set up to dominate it's direct segment

 

[BoostedStang]

this is the reason mustang is now a legitimate option over bmws and audis

Maybe lower trim BMW's but the M models, I wouldn't even want to go their.

 

[4bangin]

before anyone is wondering

Question :Speaking of these modes, how do they affect the stability and traction control?

Answer: Well, quite a bit. When you select each, you change three main things. One is the steering effort, the other is the Electronic Stability Control (the level that it's set at) and then the engine and throttle response calibration.

So NO it does not change suspension damper settings.

So not sure how thats comparable to the Porsche as I believe the Porsche adjusts the dampers as well.

 

[BoostedStang]

this will be cool.
my guess is we can set it so it can easily get sideways on snow or dry pavement and another for pure traction, keeping it planted to the ground

 

[4bangin]

Not really. I think it just adjusts throttle response and traction control to be honest with you. It doesnt change the actual traction available for you... Nor does it adjust the suspension settings.

 

[Newport]

Maybe lower trim BMW's but the M models, I wouldn't even want to go their.

you sure bud? S197 GT sticks to the bumper of an e92 M3 around the circuit. and thats with a live rear.

M3 runs a 1:27.67
GT runs a 1:27.76

the 2.3 EcoBoost will take a 4 banger 428i easyyyy

 

[4bangin]

Yep. Horsepower FOR THE WIN

The M3 does have better handling dynamics.

But the power of the GT along with the sticky stock tires really does great things for the GT.

 

[BoostedStang]

more horsepower is good but it also helps to have a car refined like a BMW M3, so far it seems this mustang will be closer to that than the other modern day stangs

 

[4bangin]

The Mustang is no doubt becoming more refined with each generation

I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the latest gen.

 

[BoostedStang]

it's not but it is becoming more of a road course worthy vehicle throughout the gens

 

[4bangin]

its not becoming more refined?

you trying to say the new mustang is less refined?

 

[BoostedStang]

My bad, I misread what you posted before, not sure what happened LOL.
It definitely is becoming more refined, no doubt about that!

 

[Newport]

I do wonder if something may be lost with all this refinement, part of its charm has always been how raw it can be.

 

[BoostedStang]

How I see it is that there's no harm with going with more refinement. It still seems to have all of it's old mustang characteristics, now just with some new ones to complement the old.