Driver72

I haven't read the reasoning anywhere, but maybe one of you have, so does anybody know why Ford choose to allow the Brembo brake option on the 2011 MGT only with the 6MT tranny?

I know the manual is the more classic enthusiast trans of choice, as it always was for me too. But with my two 335i's I got the autos and damn if they weren't still fun, and as a bonus they were faster than the manuals as they not only could shift faster than any human in a manual but they enjoyed a 3.46 axle ratio to the manuals 3:08.

With the 2011 MGT the offering of a 3.73 in the manual, I'm pretty sure the manual will be faster anyway, but manuals and bumper to bumper traffic in a congested city like LA, don't make for a lot of fun. And that's often where you spend the most time driving (not going ***** out at a track, in the canyons, etc.

So it's a bummer for those who want (or may NEED) an auto tranny can't also have the upgraded Brembo brake package. As owners of auto tranny cars also like to go to the track from time to time as well.

I think that was a bad choice on Ford's part, and quite frankly since one has no relation to the other, doesn't seem to make a lot of sense in that decision.
All that being said, unless the auto was equally as fast as the manual, had paddle shifters, and rev matching downshifts, I'd go for the manual.
But if the auto did have all three of those things, and a torque converter to boot, it might be very hard to pass up the auto for those bumper to bumper grinds on the 405 and 101 freeways.

CB617

I was curious about that too. It makes no sense to me.

sicride

It makes perfect sense. Automatics are targeted for the masses not the enthusiasts who join MustangForums. I'd venture to say that 90% of those who buy an automatic Mustang do not care about Brembo brakes. Most importantly of all, offering Brembo brakes got your attention and if you can't have it in the automatic you'll either buy an automatic without it or buy a manual transmission to get it. Either way, you bought a new Mustang.

Adam

Yep. It's not rocket science. It all comes down to dollars and cents.

CB617

I can see why Ford wouldn't produce a bunch of autos with Brembos, to send out to the dealers, but I can't see not making it available for order.

Adam

Less possible build configurations = less $$$$.

gburke1

It's probably cheaper to add them yourself later anyway

Rollin Thunder

or be a man and get a manual.

CB617

Ahh yes, Makes sense. I am a little slow today

itsokimapilot

It would be even cheaper to get the Brembos with the man vice auto w/no Brembos. Plus you'll get a left leg workout everyday in the LA traffic. Saving money + daily exercise = win win for you!