2025 Ford Mustang® in Dickson, TN
The 2025 Ford Mustang® is constructed with a unitized welded steel body featuring an aluminum hood and steel front fenders. Its body style options include fastback coupe and convertible configurations across the EcoBoost® and GT trims, with the Dark Horse™ offered exclusively as a fastback coupe. All final assembly occurs in Flat Rock, Michigan. Each trim level, EcoBoost®, GT, and Dark Horse™, delivers distinct engineering configurations designed to support varied driving expectations while maintaining structural consistency across the platform.
Engine Structure and Output Capabilities
The 2025 Ford Mustang® EcoBoost® trim is equipped with a 2.3-liter inline-four engine utilizing port fuel and direct injection. This engine uses dual overhead camshafts with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing and features a high-pressure cast aluminum block and head. The induction system incorporates a twin-scroll turbocharger with overboost capability. This power unit produces 315 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and delivers 350 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Both the 2025 Ford Mustang® GT and Dark Horse™ trims are powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine. This engine also uses a cast aluminum block and head with plasma transfer wire arc cylinder liners and a steel oil pan. Forged connecting rods are specific to the Dark Horse™ variant. The GT trim delivers 480 horsepower at 7,150 rpm and 415 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm, increasing to 486 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque with the active valve exhaust configuration. The Dark Horse™ trim generates 500 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 418 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm. Both V8 variants feature dual airboxes and dual throttle bodies.
Transmission Systems and Drivetrain Details
Transmission configurations include both manual and automatic systems. The EcoBoost® trim comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission that incorporates rev-matching and no-lift-shift capabilities. The GT trim features the Getrag MT-82 6-speed manual, while the Dark Horse™ is equipped with the Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual.
An optional 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift technology is available across all models. The automatic transmission presents a progressive gear ratio, beginning with 4.696:1 in first gear and concluding with 0.636:1 in tenth gear. Manual transmissions include gear ratios that range from 3.237:1 to 0.622:1 in the EcoBoost® and from 3.25:1 to 0.63:1 in the GT and Dark Horse™ trims.
All variants use a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a limited-slip differential. Rear axle ratios vary by model and package. The EcoBoost® trim includes a 3.15:1 standard ratio and a 3.55:1 TORSEN limited-slip differential with the performance package. The GT offers 3.15:1 and 3.55:1 limited-slip ratios, with a 3.73:1 TORSEN ratio in manual performance configurations. The Dark Horse™ includes a 3.55:1 TORSEN rear axle in automatic models and a 3.73:1 ratio in manual variants.
Chassis Foundation and Suspension Engineering
The chassis uses a fully unitized steel structure with fully independent front and rear suspension systems. A perimeter subframe supports chassis rigidity, and a tower-to-tower brace is included with performance packages. Convertible models and those equipped with 20-inch or larger wheels include a K-brace for structural reinforcement.
The front suspension setup includes a double-ball-joint MacPherson® strut configuration with a stabilizer bar and aluminum control arms. MagneRide damping is optional for performance packages on EcoBoost® and GT trims and standard on the Dark Horse™. The rear suspension uses an integral-link independent layout with coil springs and a stabilizer bar, with the same MagneRide configuration options as the front.
Stabilizer bar dimensions are trim and configuration dependent. Coupe models use a 32 mm front and 21.7 mm rear stabilizer bar in the EcoBoost® and GT trims. The GT performance package uses a 33.3 mm front and 24 mm rear bar. Convertibles use a 32 mm front bar and a 20 mm rear bar. The Dark Horse™ standardizes a 33.3 mm front and 24 mm rear configuration.
Brake System Configuration and Material Specifications
All 2025 Ford Mustang® trims utilize four-wheel power disc brakes supported by an Electronic Brake Booster and Electronic Parking Brake. The system integrates a four-sensor, four-channel antilock braking configuration and AdvanceTrac electronic stability control. A performance drift brake is included in all performance packages and standard on the Dark Horse™.
The EcoBoost® model includes standard 320 mm x 30 mm vented front discs with twin-piston 43 mm aluminum calipers and 320 mm x 12 mm solid rear discs with single-piston 41 mm calipers. Optional front brakes are 390 mm x 36 mm vented discs with Brembo® six-piston 36 mm fixed aluminum calipers. Optional rear brakes measure 355 mm x 28 mm with four-piston 30 mm calipers.
The GT standard front brakes are 352 mm x 32 mm vented discs with four-piston 46 mm fixed aluminum calipers. Optional front brakes match the Brembo® specifications offered on the EcoBoost®. Rear standard brakes are 350 mm x 26 mm vented discs with single-piston 45 mm calipers. Optional rear brakes match the performance specification of the EcoBoost®.
The Dark Horse™ includes standard 390 mm x 36 mm front discs with Brembo® six-piston 36 mm calipers and 355 mm x 28 mm rear discs with four-piston 30 mm calipers. All trims offer varying pad compositions, with low-metallic material available on performance packages. Swept areas range from 467 to 768 sq. cm in the front and from 402 to 523 sq. cm in the rear.
Steering Geometry and Control Functions
Steering across all trims is managed by a Selectable-Effort Electric Power-Assisted system. The system provides three modes of operation: Normal, Comfort, and Sport. The steering ratio is 15.5:1 across all trims. The available MagneRide damping system contributes to dynamic steering responsiveness by actively adjusting suspension stiffness based on driving conditions.
Infotainment and Driving Mode Integration
Infotainment is controlled via the SYNC® 4 system, which is available with a B&O® sound system from Bang & Olufsen®. The audio setup includes 12 speakers and a subwoofer positioned in the trunk. Navigation is available with voice-activation and pinch-to-zoom capability, alongside SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link integration.
Drive mode options include six settings: Normal, Sport, Slippery, Track, Drag Strip, and Custom. These modes adjust transmission, throttle, steering, and suspension characteristics. Track apps are available and include acceleration and braking performance measurements, lap timing, drift brake activation, and line lock. Manual-equipped GT and Dark Horse™ trims add rev match, launch control, and performance shift indicators.
Driver Assistance and Monitoring Systems
Ford Co-Pilot360™ is standard across all trims. This includes automatic high beams, Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert and Braking, Lane-Keeping System with Assist and Alert functions, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support, rearview camera, AutoLamp headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers.
Optional systems include Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Speed Sign Recognition, and a voice-activated touchscreen navigation system. These systems contribute to consistent monitoring and adjustment of driving parameters based on surrounding traffic conditions.
Dimensional Layout and Weight Variations
All models have a 107-inch wheelbase. Overall length is 189.4 inches on EcoBoost® and GT trims and 189.7 inches for the Dark Horse™. Overall width, including mirrors, is 81.9 inches, with body width without mirrors listed at 75.4 inches for EcoBoost® and GT and 75.5 inches for Dark Horse™. Fastback height is consistent at 55 inches for EcoBoost® and GT, increasing to 55.2 inches on the Dark Horse™. Convertible height is 54.8 inches.
Track width varies slightly. Front track is 62 inches on EcoBoost® and GT and 62.2 inches on the Dark Horse™. Rear track is 64.7 inches on EcoBoost® and GT and 63.9 inches on Dark Horse™. Estimated curb weights differ by body style and transmission. Fastback automatics weigh 3,588 lbs for EcoBoost®, 3,832 lbs for GT, and 3,993 lbs for Dark Horse™. Fastback manuals weigh 3,827 lbs for GT and 3,949 lbs for Dark Horse™. Convertible configurations weigh up to 4,012 lbs.
Interior Measurements and Cargo Volumes
All trims seat four passengers. Front seating offers 37.6 inches of headroom and 44.5 inches of legroom. Shoulder room is 56.3 inches, and hip room is 54.9 inches. Rear seat space in the fastback includes 34.8 inches of headroom, 29 inches of legroom, 52.2 inches of shoulder room, and 47.4 inches of hip room. Convertibles offer 35.7 inches of rear headroom and 29.2 inches of legroom.
Fastback passenger volume measures 82.8 cubic feet with a trunk volume of 13.3 cubic feet. Convertibles have a passenger volume of 79.2 cubic feet and a trunk volume of 10.3 cubic feet.
Schedule a Test Ride at Reiselman Ford
Explore the mechanical precision and driver-focused engineering of the 2025 Ford Mustang® with a test drive at Reiselman Ford in Dickson, TN. Engage directly with the performance characteristics of the available 2.3-liter and 5.0-liter engines across EcoBoost®, GT, and Dark Horse™ trims. Examine the functionality of the selectable drive modes and the responsiveness of the adaptive steering and suspension systems. Review the integration of SYNC® 4 and the comprehensive Co-Pilot360™ safety suite during your drive. We welcome your visit to analyze each system first-hand and observe the technical framework in motion.