8 Oct 2026, Thu

Arkansas Trooper Schools An EcoBoost Mustang Driver

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There’s something distinctive about the EcoBoost Mustang crowd, who, like certain hot-hatch owners, often carry a chip on their shoulder over having fewer cylinders than a real muscle car. Reality proved harsh when an Arkansas trooper taught one such driver a lesson.

A turbocharged four-cylinder can’t change the outcome of a chase against skilled troopers. The driver’s confidence proved misplaced, adding another entry to the long list of fleeing motorists who learned the hard way.