Advancetrac With Sport Mode; Differential, Limited-Slip; Rear-Wheel Drive Advantages - Ford Mustang 2012 User Manual

2012
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode
• AdvanceTrac is standard and includes Sport Mode
on GT Premium models
• Sport Mode is a unique calibration of AdvanceTrac,
allowing for more spirited driving with AdvanceTrac
still enabled
• Sport Mode is activated by rapidly pressing the
AdvanceTrac control button twice
• See page 21 for a complete description of AdvanceTrac
rear-wheel-drive Advantages
• Provides excellent handling and balanced
performance especially through turns, thanks
to a more even front-to-rear weight distribution
compared to front-wheel-drive systems
• Provides better steering and handling by spreading
tire loads to all four tires, compared to a front-wheel-
drive system where the front tires are required to
manage both steering and acceleration loads
• Eliminates torque steer, the annoying pulling to the
left or right during hard acceleration in a front-wheel-
drive vehicle, caused by the imbalance of driving
force between the front wheels
rear Axle ratio
Availability
2.73:1
3.15:1
3.31:1
3.55:1
3.73:1
— Not available.
(1) Not available on Mustang Convertible models.
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Performance/Handling
V6 Manual V6 Automatic
Standard Standard
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Optional Optional
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Traction
Solid rear Axle Advantages
• Maintains constant track, toe-in and camber relative
to the road surface and keeps body roll well
under control
• Offers better off-the-line performance
• Differential-mounted central upper control arm
helps prevent axle windup
• Solid rear axle design is typically more robust than
an independent rear suspension — effectively
handling large amounts of torque
• Rear axle ratio is more easily changed by racing
enthusiasts seeking more performance
• Rear-wheel-drive/solid rear axle configuration is a key
purchase motivator for Mustang enthusiast buyers
ENGINEErING INSIGHT
Limited-slip Rear Differential
A limited-slip rear differential is designed to transfer
engine power to the rear wheel with the most grip.
This greatly improves traction on slippery or uneven
surfaces — translating to excellent acceleration
and performance.
V8 Manual
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Standard
Optional
(1) (1)
Optional
(1) (1)
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V8 Automatic Boss 302
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Standard —
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— Standard
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