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I saw on a Mustang forum a reference to launching in 2nd gear. Interesting? So I was reading the manual for the Fusion Sport and found a reference on page 166 about low traction starts and that the Sport can start in 2nd gear.
My Sport is too new to push it real hard but I did tried this. Pretty Interesting. 0-60 with only one shift point. (2nd to 3rd)
Full Stop, Hold brake.
Traction Control Off (not sure if it makes a difference).
Sport mode on.
While stopped use the paddle shifter to select 2nd gear. (Displays 2).
Roll on the power, at 2k RPM let go the brakes and keep adding power. (I did not hold the brakes in my test.)
Just keep rolling on the power, at 6k RPM it will shift to 3rd. I’m not sure if using a paddle to change from 2nd to 3rd sooner would help.
This method felt like the car pulled harder but I am new to the car so I really don’t know. I have not read about anyone trying this or the results. I’m sure someone can perfect this method. If you have a good butt dyno, give it a try and see if you feel a difference?
-Lee
My Sport is too new to push it real hard but I did tried this. Pretty Interesting. 0-60 with only one shift point. (2nd to 3rd)
Full Stop, Hold brake.
Traction Control Off (not sure if it makes a difference).
Sport mode on.
While stopped use the paddle shifter to select 2nd gear. (Displays 2).
Roll on the power, at 2k RPM let go the brakes and keep adding power. (I did not hold the brakes in my test.)
Just keep rolling on the power, at 6k RPM it will shift to 3rd. I’m not sure if using a paddle to change from 2nd to 3rd sooner would help.
This method felt like the car pulled harder but I am new to the car so I really don’t know. I have not read about anyone trying this or the results. I’m sure someone can perfect this method. If you have a good butt dyno, give it a try and see if you feel a difference?
-Lee