Some vintage entertainment

F ord has announced that it is adding a series of upgrades to its Mustang muscle car.

Buyers can now specify Active Valve Performance Exhaust technology on the 2.3-litre Ecoboostpowered model – a piece of equipment formerly only available with the 5.0-litre V8-powered model.

This feature allows drivers to tailor the car’s exhaust note to their needs.

For instance, ‘Quiet Mode’ limits the amount of noise the Mustang can produce. It can even be programmed to automatically activate at certain times of day, when leaving home early in the morning, for example.

The smaller-capacity engine isn’t the only one to be upgraded, however.

The larger 5.0-litre V8 will now benefit from rev-matching technology, which enables smoother gearshifts.

The system automatically ‘blips’ the throttle when the driver downshifts, effectively matching the engine rotation speed to the selected gear.

Two new colours have been added to the Mustang’s already lengthy list of shades, with Velocity Blue and Need for Green giving customers even more personalisation options. They come alongside the special-edition Bullitt Dark Highland Green colour.

An all-new Bang and Olufsen sound system is now available on the Mustang, too.

It features a dual-voice coil subwoofer, as well as three-way front door speakers to provide a better surround sound experience. The technology is controlled via Ford’s latest SYNC3 infotainment system, which features both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration software. C lassic car season is well and truly under way and where better to spend your weekend than at one of the north-east’s biggest vintage car gatherings?

This year’s Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally will take place on Sunday June 3 and will see classic motors from across the area meet at the Fraserburgh Leisure Centre from midday onwards.

Now in its third decade, this well-established rally takes place each summer and sees hundreds of motor vehicles from throughout the ages descend on the town, including cars, tractors, motorcycles and even limousines.

This year motor car entrants range from 1911 all the way through to 2011, along with more than 100 agricultural tractors dating from 1936.

A variety of ex-military vehicles and a Moravia Canberra TT18 Aircraft Cockpit will also be on display, with various children’s activities also on offer to keep the whole family entertained.

Impressing crowds this year will also be the 3SIXTY Bicycle Stunt Team, which will be demonstrating thrilling aerial tricks not for the faint-hearted.

All are welcome to join. See www.fvcr.co.uk for more information.