LadyvolFan

My apologies if this has been discussed before and if this is in the wrong forum, but I couldn't find an answer to my question. I just test drove a new 2017 GT yesterday and the salesman said that switching between normal mode and sport mode makes a difference in the ride of the car. The only thing I could tell was a difference in the RPMs of the motor. So my question is, what exactly does changing these modes do? I have looked here and in the owner's manual to no avail. Thanks in advance, Carrol

proeagles

In a 2017 GT sport mode only affects the engine mapping. With the magnetic shocks on the GT350 and new 2018 Mustangs, there will be a difference in the ride quality. Honestly, I barely tell the difference on my GT350 however.

LadyvolFan

I'm not sure what you mean by engine mapping, proeagles, but you confirmed what I suspected. I think the salesman was trying desperately to sell me this car and would say anything to talk me into it. If it rode better, I would have bought it in a heartbeat. Thank you!

69mach1377

If you mean suspension changes, then no, sport mode has no effect on a car without a magnetic system like the car you drove.

proeagles

Engine mapping is more throttle response. sometimes higher RPM, stuff like that. If you have dual mode exhaust like on the GT350, it makes the exhaust louder as well.

darkmach1

Changed throttle sensitively, holds shifts longer, downshifts more to keep RPMs up, changes tractions and stability control.

69mach1377

Mustangs have never really been about a smooth and comfy ride, because if they were, they wouldn't handle very good in corners and such...the OP probably wants more of a sedan experience?

Spork3245

The non-performance package suspension is soft and cushy and still handles well

69mach1377

I think that is what she drove and found it too hard...

LadyvolFan

This is the car that I was interested in:
http://www.nalleyford.com/new/Ford/2...4#photos-stock
I love the looks of this car, it's power with an 8 cylinder motor, and it's a convertible. But I also like a car that rides well. I realize this is a sports car. I've never owned a sports car before but I guess it is what it is. I may change my mind since it is my prerogative. lol
Thank you everyone for your opinions and help.