Hello all from Germany. I am ordering a 2010 GT premium tomorrow (manual tranny) and need a little advice. I live in Stuttgart Germany and will be frequently driving this car on the autobahn. I am weighing out the pros and cons of the numerically higher 3.73 rear end vice the stock 3.31 or optional 3.55. Since I will frequently be cruising at speeds in excess of 100 MPH, I am wondering if I should stick with the standard 3.31, but at the same time I would love the 3.73 option for the awesome acceleration. I am torn on this and looking for some practical advice. I want to be able to hang with the Audi's and Benz's on the autobahn, but I do not want the motor screaming at 5 grand to do it. I foresee the occasional opportunity to cruise at 120 MPH (I do this frequently in my Volvo). Anyone know what the RPM will be for each option at say.. 120 MPH?

I can't wait to drive this car here! I am looking forward to surprising a few BMW, Audi, and MB owners.

Thx in advance.

Trey

 

Trey, I just left Ramstein last year and had a blast driving on the autobahn, at least whee there wasn't any construction so I know what you mean. I think you will be happy with the 3.73s as I'm sure the majority of your driving won't be at 100+. I had a 2006 civic si while I was over there and was able to move along at 140mph so I am sure the mustang will do just fine, but this is just my opinion.
David

 

3650 RPM in 5th gear with 3.55s nets 122
3325 RPM in 6th gear with 3.55s nets 120

 

Did the dealer forget to give me my sixth gear?

 

The dealers have them. They come in the GT 500.

 

LOL, nice

 

David, thx. The Germans are really good about keeping their autobahns really smooth, aren't they? Thx for the advice, I will go with the 3.73s

 

I just picked mine up today and I was running about 2.5k at 80mph

 

the 3.31 runs at or under 2k at 80. I just filled the tank -- 19.85 mpg in mixed driving, including a few, ahem, "test runs."

That's better than the 2005 Infiniti G35 and 2008 Audi A4 I used to have.

 

Haha, nice.