What It Is: We present the latest spy shots of the next-generation Ford Mustang.
The pictures don't reveal any detailing, but the heavy camouflage
disguises an entirely redesigned front end. With a gaping grille and
slim, rectangular headlights, the new Mustang will draw from a styling
language set forward by several concept cars, including the Evos, as well as production models like the brand-new Fusion.
The rear end of this prototype, however, still wears current Mustang
sheetmetal. The interior is expected to once again go its own way
stylistically, and should incorporate a much heavier dose of
technologies. That is sure to include a new version of MyFord Touch.
Why It Matters:
The quintessential pony car is so pivotal to Ford's image with
enthusiasts that design staff all over the world are involved. Under the
skin, we expect a turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder
as an alternative to the usual V-6 and V-8 choices. That's big news, as
Ford hasn't offered a turbocharged engine in the Mustang since 1986,
when the SVO with its buzzy 2.3-liter inline-four was last offered.
Platform: The
Mustang will keep its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, but it
will gain a more sophisticated independent rear suspension—as we saw on a
next-gen Mustang mule we spied earlier this year.
We hear that the new car will be slightly narrower, and that the engine
bay will be slightly more cramped with the adoption of crash structures
and pedestrian-safety measures more agreeable to tightening
regulations. It’s possible that passenger and cargo space could increase
slightly.
Powertrains: The entry-level engine
will be the 3.7-liter V-6; the turbo four will offer similar performance
but ostensibly better fuel economy. There will be another 5.0-liter
V-8, but nothing definite has emerged on a top-of-the-line engine that
would power, say, a next-gen GT500. A twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 is
a strong possibility, as it’s unlikely that the current GT500's supercharged 5.8-liter monster V-8 will continue. It’s simply too large to fit in the reworked engine bay.
Competition: Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Hyundai Genesis coupe, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ.
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