Michael's Mustang GT
Michael's Mustang GT (Super Street)
The Michael's Mustang GT is a street-focused, track-capable American muscle car based on the 2018 Ford Mustang GT with the Performance Package 1. It combines the 5.0L Coyote V8's big torque and a rear-drive chassis with enough grip and braking hardware to feel right at home on a sim venue's tighter, more technical circuits.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 5.0L Ti-VCT Coyote naturally aspirated V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~460 hp (343 kW)
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic
Weight: ~1,656 kg curb weight
Dimensions: ~4,783 mm long × 1,916 mm wide × 1,381 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,720 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on 19-inch wheels
Brakes: Brembo performance discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Michael's Mustang GT is a torque-rich, rear-drive street machine that rewards committed inputs and clean weight transfer. It has the kind of low-end punch that makes slow corners feel satisfying, but the chassis still asks for respect — especially on corner exit where the rear tires can be overwhelmed if you rush the throttle. Compared with a full race car, it's more playful and forgiving, but it still has enough muscle and grip to put down serious lap time in the right hands.
Engine & Sound: The Coyote V8 delivers the classic Mustang experience: deep idle, hard-edged induction noise, and a loud, muscular exhaust note that builds into a high-revving roar near redline. It doesn't feel exotic — it feels mechanical, immediate, and full of character, with that unmistakable American V8 surge as the revs climb.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable and predictable, with noticeable body movement and a strong preference for smooth steering.
Traction: Good in a straight line, but easy to provoke wheelspin or power oversteer if you get greedy exiting slow corners.
Braking: Strong for a road car, though still sensitive to weight transfer and ABS tuning.
Top Speed: Respectable on long straights, with enough power to stretch its legs once it gets rolling.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience. Let the car settle before asking for full throttle, and use smooth hands to keep the rear tires hooked up. It shines on flowing technical tracks where momentum matters more than raw downforce.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Mustang GT has an unmistakable presence — long hood, short deck, aggressive stance, and a wide, modern body shape that looks great in nearly any livery. The Performance Package adds a more purposeful visual edge, making it look like a street car that’s only a few upgrades away from proper track duty.
Whether you're doing hot laps, casual track battles, or just enjoying a V8 soundtrack, Michael's Mustang GT brings classic American muscle energy into the sim with a strong balance of character, speed, and control.