Hoping to get more ponies from the new one Ford Mustang GT? Reports from the United States suggest you may be disappointed.
The Ford Administration reports a dealer window sticker revealing the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 in the new Mustang makes 450 horsepower, which is equivalent to 336kW. The current Mustang GT generates 339 kW in Australia, while the Mach 1 generates 345 kW.
Ford has confirmed it is targeting at least 373kW top word Dark Horse Model about its new Mustang, but didn’t provide details on what the regular GT would pack.
Give out stickers (posted below, first published on .) The Ford Administration) states this particular unit is “NOT FOR SALE”, it is possible that this early production vehicle does not represent the final production vehicle in 2023.
Ford has previously promised the new Mustang will deliver more performance, better fuel economy and a faster 100 km/h sprint time than its predecessor.
The new Mustang will arrive in Australia by the end of 2023. The current model has Officially discountedleft the Blue Oval showrooms without a best-selling muscle car for about 12 months.
The 2024 Mustang lineup is underpinned by an upcoming sixth-generation platform version, which Ford says is the “best fit” for the vehicle.
There’s a convertible suspension architecture, though there have been some updates, including new aluminum bottom control bars and new rear links. The Magneride adaptive damping system is still optional.
Ford says there’s a new steering rack and faster ratios across the range, along with a new generation of safety equipment that includes adaptive cruise control, lane centering, steering assist and assist. reverse brake.
Perhaps the biggest stylistic difference comes from within the Mustang, with the dual-mask – in Ford’s words – the dashboard being replaced by a more linear unit.
High-end models and above feature a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch instrument display in a single housing, while base models have a standalone display.
The touch screen runs Ford’s latest Sync 4 operating system.
The physical climate controls are gone, replaced by shortcuts at the bottom of the central touchscreen. There’s a single row of physical switches, including hazard lights, while underneath these switches are finally a storage shelf, which also includes a wireless charging pad.
All models feature a flat-bottomed steering wheel, a first on a Mustang. Automatic transmission models have paddle shifters with a silver finish. Like the previous car, the digital instrument cluster has a different layout for different driving modes.
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