Having the five-speed manual transmission enabled me to let the good times roar, especially through the twin exhausts which

If the Legend Lime exterior wasn't catching the eyes of passers by, the grumbling grunt of the V8 definitely was. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

made the most melodic, deep and throaty purr. If the Legend Lime exterior wasn't catching the eyes of passers by, the grumbling grunt of the V8 definitely caught their attention. Whether idling at a traffic light or revving while accelerating, the Mustang's melodic sound, or noise as my mom likes to call it, really adds to the American Muscle experience. Acceleration also added to that experience, considering the ponycar's impressive 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds (5.1 seconds with the automatic). Peak power is achieved at 5,400 rpm, but due to the variable valve timing

The ponycar's 0 to 100 km/h time is an impressive 4.9 seconds (5.1 seconds with the automatic). (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

technology, there was plenty of available power at all rpm ranges. Besides, there's nothing better than hearing the roar of the V8 at its peak. It's just great. What's also great are the beefy P235/55ZR17 BSW performance tires coupled with the 17-inch bright machined cast aluminum rims. The performance tires sure gripped the pavement in tight turns and slippery situations. Linked to the performance tires is a set of performance brakes, four-wheel discs with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and four-channel ABS. At city speed, highway speed, or Mustang speed (we all know what that means), the brakes stop the rear-wheel drive coupe in a flash.