Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP
Some dismissed the 2.3-liter EcoBoost Mustang as just an entry-level model with no real performance potential. However, with the High-Performance Package, this little pony car actually achieved better track times than its bigger brother, the Mustang GT. What’s the secret of the HPP option? It’s all in the engine tune and the 2.3-liter, four-cylinder that delivers 332 hp and 350 lb.-ft of torque. But even more importantly, it’s also because of the reworked chassis and brakes (via Gear Patrol).
Put in the perspective that HPP is about 200 pounds lighter than the GT, and you can see why it can achieve higher cornering speeds and provide even more control. The 2.3-liter Mustang will never have the allure of the 5.0 GT, but in the HPP’s guise, it’s an exciting and surprisingly fast alternative.