Ford has revealed an all-new version of the Ford Mustang in 2022 Detroit Auto Showwith the world’s best-selling sports coupe keeping the same V8 power but adding to its offering the tech and style stakes with a more upscale kit inside and a revised appearance.
Available in coupe and convertible form, the new Mustang offers a distinct design enhancement both outside and inside. While the fastback ratio remains the same, the design details of the car are much sharper, with slimmer LED headlights covered by the bonnet, dual air intakes in the front grille to improve Performance and 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels actively hide Brembo brakes. of the standard-compliant Performance Pack.
At the rear, the extended deck has sharper-looking taillights with Mustang’s signature three-bar lights on the sides; Ford says that overall, the all-new car’s appearance is sharper than before.
Inside the Mustang, however, is more high-tech and more luxurious than ever, the brand claims. Ford ditched the previous car’s ‘eyebrows’ dashboard design to make room for a pair of screens, boosting the technology.
The customizable 12.4-inch digital instrument panel seamlessly pairs with the 13.2-inch center console running Ford’s SYNC4 infotainment system. Craig Sandvig said: “We are taking advantage of every pixel, Ford Mustang interactive design management. “We can be innovative in showing essential driving information and allowing the driver to control the choice of colors, classic Mustang gauges or even a ‘calm’ display where only minimal details.”
The result is the tallest digital Mustang ever, while the removal of physical buttons for the radio and climate controls has created a cleaner look for the car. Despite this move towards digitization, Ford also says the all-new car’s cockpit is the most driver-focused, with a new flat-bottomed steering wheel, thicker trim, as well as sport leather seats.
Technology offered includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, wireless phone charging, over-the-air software compatibility, and a 12-speaker B&O sound system.
However, the next-generation 5.0-liter V8 will provide the right competition with that stereo system when it comes to background music. In its press document, Ford does not state the power and torque that the new engine produces, but more than 450 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque for the 5.0-liter base car is completely available. can be achieved. In addition to the new dual intake design, the engine also features dual throttle bodies, one for each cylinder bank.
The new car is available with either a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic, with both transmissions sending power to the rear wheels. The rev control function for the six-speed manual transmission is standard on Mustang GT models.
There are six customizable drive modes available – Normal, Sport, Slide, Drag, Track and Personal settings – the new Mustang’s steering ratio is faster and the frame responsiveness has been improved by ways to reduce compliance everywhere from the steering wheel to the tires, resulting in the Mustang with the best tracking ever, according to Ford.
According to Ed Krenz, Mustang chief engineer, “This is the sportiest and most confident Mustang to drive to date. Whether driving with automatic or manual transmission, thanks to Drive Modes combined with fine-tuned digital engines, suspension and steering, we can now offer drivers high performance best everywhere, from their favorite streets to their local roads. “
The GT is also equipped with the Performance Package as standard, which, on the aforementioned wheels and brakes, adds a limited-slip differential for increased traction and an active exhaust system. Buyers can specify Ford’s MagneRide adaptive suspension, which can be adjusted to alter chassis settings depending on the selected drive mode.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Debuting alongside the standard Mustang GT is Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse, which boosts the performance potential even further. The new Gen IV V8 boasts a separate adjuster and new camshaft, a six-speed Tremec transmission with 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters for the gear lever or Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Dark Horse also benefits from the Performance Pack that adds transmission and auxiliary engine oil coolers, lightweight radiators, Torsen limited slip differential, chassis-specific tweaks, and a neat rear anti-roll bar. more, heavy-duty suspension for the front axle, subframe brace, 19-inch wheels and big Brembo brakes.
Standard-fit MagneRide suspension and Pirelli performance tires complete the mechanical upgrades, while in terms of visuals, the Dark Horse boasts new logos and dark LED headlights.
We’ll know more about capacity and performance figures, plus pricing and sale dates later this year.
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