More options for Mustangs
any Mustang GT before. This power increase was achieved with Ford’s new dualfuel, high- pressure direct injection and lowpressure port fuel injection system – delivering robust low- end torque, high- rpm power, and improved fuel efficiency. Ford Mustang V8 GT with Performance Package in Orange Fury.
The manual transmission for both engine options has been upgraded for optimal torque. For the V8, the manual transmission has been redesigned to include a twin- disc clutch and dual- mass flywheel to increase torque capability and deliver more efficient clutch modulation.
There is a new 10- speed automatic transmission, available with both EcoBoost and V8 engines. Ford says that with a wideratio span and optimised gear spacing, the new gearbox helps deliver higher average power for acceleration, improving responsiveness and performance.
Compared to the previous six- speed, the new 10- speed transmission has quicker shift times, better low- speed tip- in response and significantly reduced friction losses. The new electronic control system includes unique tunes for different drive modes and features real- time adaptive shift scheduling to ensure the right gear at the right time. Steering wheel- mounted shift paddles allow drivers maximum manual control.
Ford says the new Mustang has a more athletic appearance, with a lower, remodelled hood and grille that deliver a leaner look and refined aerodynamics, upper and lower front grilles, and a new position for hood vents. For the first time the entire Mustang line will feature all- LED front lights, including signature lighting, low- beams, turn signals, efficient projector high- beams and available fog lamps.
The rear gets revised LED tail- lamps for a more technical look, a new bumper, fascia and performance spoiler. Dual- tip exhaust is standard for EcoBoost Mustang, while V8- powered Mustang GT gets a standard quad- tip exhaust.
There will be a dozen alloy wheel designs and fresh exterior colour choices, including the signature Orange Fury in the US, where the models will go on sale in October.