Ford Mustang GT Performance Manual Details Revealed

The all-new S650 generation Ford Mustang GT was unveiled for the Brazilian market back in March 2024, and the initial shipment of those models sold out in record time. That first batch consisted only of one configuration – the Ford Mustang GT Performance, which comes equipped with the 5.0L V8 Coyote engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. However, as Ford Authority reported this past December, customers in Brazil were slated to get a manual gearbox option as well, though it’ll be limited to just 200 units. Now, the automaker has revealed all of the pertinent details regarding the new Ford Mustang GT Performance manual model.

Interestingly, the Brazilian Ford Mustang GT Performance manual model is a bit different than any pony car sold in the U.S. in a number of ways. For starters, it comes equipped with black and red sports stripes that run from the hood to the rear of the car, as well as bronze accents such as the wheels, front pony emblem, side 5.0 badging, and the rear GT badge. Inside, one will find Recaro sport seats, plus the B&O 12-speaker sound system with a subwoofer.

The Ford Mustang GT Performance manual gets the same naturally-aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote engine as the automatic model, but it’s been treated to a revised calibration that lifts output by nine horsepower to 492. It’s mated to the MT82 six-speed manual transmission, which offers no-lift shift at engine speeds above 5,000 rpm, or when the accelerator is positioned above 40 percent, plus Launch Control, Rev Match, and various Track Apps.

Other notable mechanical upgrades include the MagneRide suspension system, stabilizer bars taken from the last-gen Mach 1, Brembo brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, and unique wheels wrapped with P-Zero 255/40 R19 tires up front and 275/40 R19 in the rear. Limited to just 200 units as previously mentioned, the Brazilian Ford Mustang GT Performance manual will come with a starting price tag of R$600,000 ($105,123 USD).