Ford is expanding the availability of the Line-Lock feature to all Mustang models, which means that the 2018 Mustang EcoBoost will be able to lay rubber as easy as its big V8 brother.

The track-exclusive feature will be standard across the whole 2018 Mustang range and with both the 10-speed automatic and six-speed manual transmissions.

Moreover, customers who will opt for the new 12-inch all-digital instrument display will also benefit from an industry-first animation of a spinning wheel burning rubber to indicate when the line-lock feature is being in use –in case the fat clouds of white smoke aren’t enough.

“Burnouts just never get old, no matter how old you are and how many times you’ve done them,” said Vaughn Gittin Jr., Formula Drift Champion. “Who would have thought that we would see an EcoBoost Mustang producing 15 seconds of fury like this? You’ve got to love these rad things Ford is doing.”

The system can be engaged via buttons mounted on the steering; once the driver makes his/hers selection, the system builds pressure on the front brake calipers, with another button press holding this pressure for up to 15 seconds, allowing the Mustang to disintegrate its rear tires.

“We introduced line-lock on EcoBoost Mustangs because we didn’t want those customers to miss out,” said Mark Schaller, Ford Mustang marketing manager. “The number of people choosing EcoBoost power continues to grow globally, and with the increased torque and new features coming on the new Mustang, customers will not be disappointed.”

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