The Ford Mustang is the world’s best-selling sports car, so it’s not surprising to learn the redesigned pony car has arrived in Europe.
Available in coupe and convertible guise, the Euro-spec model closely echoes its American counterpart and features a muscular design infused with classic styling cues. Highlights include slender LED headlights, an aggressive grille, and a revised color palette that includes three new hues known as Blue Ember, Vapor Blue and Yellow Splash.
Ford also noted the convertible has a “fully lined and insulated roof,” which can be raised or lowered in eight seconds. Despite the retractable top, the model still has enough trunk space to fit two golf bags.
The interior sports a familiar 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a 13.2-inch infotainment system. The latter has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as a 5G connection to stream music and show real-time traffic information. The display also runs the Unreal gaming engine and this allows for immersive graphics as well as extensive customization.
The Euro-spec Mustang GT features a 5.0-liter V8 pumping out 440 hp (328 kW / 446 PS) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. That’s significantly less than the US-spec model, which produces 480 hp (358 kW / 487 PS) and 415 lb-ft (562 Nm) of torque. The available active-valve performance exhaust bumps the U.S. numbers even higher to 486 hp (362 kW / 493 PS) and 418 lb-ft (566 Nm).
The engine can be connected to a six-speed manual or a ten-speed automatic. A Performance Package comes standard and includes Brembo brakes as well as a limited-slip differential. Customers can also get an optional MagneRide suspension, which adjusts one thousand times per second to deliver the “best possible control and comfort.”
Customers looking for more power can opt for the Dark Horse, which has an upgraded 5.0-liter V8 with 447 hp (333 kW / 453 PS) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. However, this is an abomination as the US-spec model delivers a thunderous 500 hp (373 kW / 507 PS) and 418 lb-ft (566 Nm) of torque.
Government killjoys can likely be blamed for the reduced output, but the model “benefits from unique chassis tuning, including larger rear anti-roll bars, heavy-duty front dampers, a front strut tower brace and rear K-brace.” The model also sports 19-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero PZ4 tires.
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Other highlights include a choice of transmissions and a standard Performance Package. The latter adds an auxiliary engine oil cooler, a lightweight radiator, and a rear axle cooler. Buyers will also find a limited-slip differential and an electronic drift brake, which is “engineered for both novices and experts to improve their drift skills.”
Putting drifting aside, there’s a host of driver assistance systems including intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keeping assistant, and avoidance assistant. They’re joined by reversing emergency braking assistant and traffic sign recognition with speed limit assist.
The redesigned pony car is currently available to order in Europe and the Mustang GT starts at €59,900 in Germany. That’s pretty reasonable considering the model starts at €86,000 in Austria.
Note: Some details may vary by country
