Ford has just announced that the order books for the V6-powered new Mustang have been opened, and you’ll be pleased to know it starts as low as $24,425 (including destination and handing fees). It will be the base model, followed by the force-fed 2.3-liter EcoBoost, then the V8 GT model sitting at the top of the regular (non-Shelby) range.
The scene has not stopped talking about the all-new Mustang, with its fancy rear suspension setup, ever since it was first revealed (and way before that too, actually). All the technical details have been covered at least twice, so we’ll try to extract what’s actually new in Ford’s official announcement blurb.
Aside from the price (only revealed for the base V6), the power and torque figures for the three powerplants are confirmed:
· All-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost, producing more than 305 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque and with projected class-leading fuel efficiency
· Upgraded 5.0-liter V8, generating more than 420 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque
· Upgraded 3.7-liter V6, producing more than 300 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque
Standard features include eight airbags, including knee-bags for both driver and passenger, tire pressure monitoring system, rear-view camera, xenon headlights, lockable glove box, intelligent access, push-button start and Ford’s SYNC connectivity system that’s operated through a 4.2-inch color touchscreen display.
Notable optional extras include a larger 8-inch higher resolution screen that adds navigation, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control, specially designed and integrated track apps, selectable driving modes and launch control exclusively available on the GT.
If you order one now, you’ll have to wait until the fall to get it, as that’s when they’ll start hitting American showrooms.
By Andrei Nedelea
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