Over
Nine Million Mustangs have been sold. For 50 years. April 17, 1964 first
Mustang. Shown off in
Shanghai, Barcelona, New York, Detroit, Sydney.
Facebook
5.5 million followers 50% out
USA 300 Mustang Clubs. 3000
movies or videos.
James
Bond, 1968 Steve McQueen, Wilson Pickett’s Mustang Sally song. Cultural Icon.
Tremendous demand.
Most
technologically advanced Mustang ever. Three engines available. More than 300
Horse Power in each. Base is 3.7 liter V6 300 hp 270 foot pounds of torque.
Newest
engine is 2.3 liter Ecoboost twin spool 305 horsepower with more
than 300 foot pounds of torque. V8 engine is improved 420 horse power and 390 foot pounds of torque with great
new exhaust system. Improved six speed manual and six speed automatics. All automatics will come with Paddle
Shifter.
All
new platforms. Rear independent
suspension Ford says is World Class. Brakes in front
and rear six-piston Brembo adding 15 inch rotar .
Blind
side, cross traffic systems included. Selectable drive modes. Including launch
control first seen in the Shelby Mustang.
With a top
speed of 155 mph for the V8-powered Mustang GT, ensuring confident and precise
handling is crucial. New Mustangs are equipped with splitters and air dams
below the front fascia that help to minimize air under the car. Mustang GT also
features a pair of vents in the hood that also contribute to keeping the
front-end planted on the road.
“We worked
closely with the vehicle dynamics engineers that are tuning the chassis to make
sure our experimental results for lift correspond to what they feel on the car
when driving at the track,” said Widmann. “They provided us with some great
feedback that we incorporated into our efforts in the tunnel, and the results
are definitely noticeable when driving at high speeds.”
The overall
air resistance is a combination of the frontal area and drag coefficient.
Despite the wider rear haunches, the lower roofline contributes to a smaller
frontal area. Along with a lower drag coefficient, the overall drag force of
the new Mustang is slashed by an impressive 3 percent with better roadholding
and less wind noise in the cabin. At highway speeds, three percent less drag
will return about one percent better fuel efficiency.
Aerodynamics
plays an increasingly important role in overall vehicle performance as speed
increases. The force required to slice through the air goes up exponentially
with the speed, so twice the speed requires eight times the horsepower just to
overcome drag. That means small changes can have a big impact on both
performance and fuel efficiency.
“With the
new Mustang, we spent about twice as much time running aerodynamic simulations
and doing wind tunnel tests than the previous Mustang,” said Carl Widmann,
aerodynamics engineering manager. “Major advances in our computational fluid
dynamics capability let us test the effect of design changes and give feedback
to the studio in less than 48 hours so they had more opportunity to try out
different styling ideas.”
It’s not visually obvious, but rotating wheels are a major source of aerodynamic drag. However, enclosing the wheels in skirts to smooth the flow just doesn’t look right, especially on a performance car like Mustang. Widmann and the aerodynamics team adopted a different approach for Mustang, giving it the first Ford application of wheel aero curtains.
Vertical
slots in the outer edge of the front fascia channel air from the front of the
car to openings in the wheel wells, directing it across the outer surface of
the wheel and tire. The wall of high-speed air works much like a skirt to
reduce drag while still leaving the beautifully designed alloy wheels fully
exposed.
“We crafted this car with the
goal of creating a contemporary interpretation of Mustang – an American
automotive icon that symbolizes optimism and freedom for millions of people
around the world,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president of Ford global
marketing, sales and service and Lincoln.
The clean-sheet design of both Mustang fastback and convertible evokes the essential character of the brand, retaining key design elements – including the long sculpted hood and short rear deck – with contemporary execution.
“You only get one chance to make a first
impression, and when you see this car you immediately see a Mustang strong and
true,” said Moray Callum, Ford executive director, design, The Americas.
Several
key design features define the all-new Mustang, including:
A
lower, wider stance with a reduction in roof height, and wider rear fenders and
track. The return of Mustang fastback with a sleeker profile enabled by more
steeply sloped windshield and rear glass.
“Convertible
tops and iconic sports cars like Mustang have always been a great pairing,”
said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “This is the best convertible we’ve
ever built with a one-of-a-kind design that is instantly recognizable as
Mustang and an outstanding all-around driving experience.”
I
love convertibles and without a doubt I have had some of my best “road trips”
in the Mustang Convertibles. I have traveled almost every road in North America
and I prefer it in a convertible.
Three-dimensional,
tri-bar taillamps with sequential turn signals.
Mustang
convertible drivers will appreciate the standard multilayer insulated cloth top
that gives the car a more upscale appearance and a quieter cabin. The new top
lowers twice as fast as before, and has a sleeker profile when folded for
open-air motoring.
The
information and controls an active driver needs are all readily accessible in
the aviation-inspired cockpit, which is executed with the highest degree of
craftsmanship ever found in a Mustang. Large, clear instrumentation puts
vehicle information right in front of the driver in the roomier cabin, while
improved ergonomics and tactile switches and knobs provide better control.
The
added width and a new rear suspension contribute to improved shoulder and hip
room for passengers, and a more usefully shaped trunk can accommodate two golf bags.
Several key design features
define the all-new Mustang, including:
The information and controls an
active driver needs are all readily accessible in the aviation-inspired
cockpit, which is executed with the highest degree of craftsmanship ever found
in a Mustang. Large, clear instrumentation puts vehicle information right in
front of the driver in the roomier cabin, while improved ergonomics and tactile
switches and knobs provide better control. The added width and a new rear
suspension contribute to improved shoulder and hip room for passengers, and a
more usefully shaped trunk can accommodate two golf bags.
The way Mustang looks, drives and sounds is what drivers expect. With more options to choose from, there is a Mustang to fit any lifestyle. The upgraded V6 and V8 are joined by an all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine that brings state-of-the-art technology to Mustang.
Mustang GT continues with the
latest edition of the throaty 5.0-liter V8, now featuring an upgraded
valvetrain and cylinder heads that yield more than 420 horsepower and 390
lb.-ft. of torque. A new intake manifold improves low-speed breathing for
better fuel economy, idle stability and emissions.
“This EcoBoost engine delivers
where a Mustang driver expects it to, with a broad, flat torque curve that
pours out when you stand on it for easy passing or hustling down a twisty
road,” said Dave Pericak, Ford Mustang chief engineer.
The Mustang EcoBoost engine uses
direct injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging to deliver plenty of
usable performance and projected segment-leading fuel efficiency. A unique
intake manifold and turbocharger housing enable it to deliver the performance
Mustang drivers expect with output projected at more than 305 horsepower and
300 lb.-ft. of torque.
With at least 300 horsepower and
270 lb.-ft. of torque on tap from the standard 3.7-liter V6, even the most
accessible Mustang delivers the performance customers expect.
Drivers will appreciate smoother
shifts from the updated manual gearbox, while a reworked automatic transmission
features new steering wheel-mounted shift paddles for drivers who want the
choice between convenience and control.
“We already set a very high
standard for Mustang’s dynamics with Boss 302, and our goal was to go above and
beyond that with this new car,” said Pericak.
Mustang features all-new front
and rear suspension systems. At the front, a new perimeter subframe helps to
stiffen the structure while reducing mass, providing a better foundation for
more predictable wheel control that benefits handling, steering and ride.
The new double-ball-joint front
MacPherson strut system also enables the use of larger, more powerful brakes.
This is expected to be the best stopping Mustang yet, with three available
brake packages.
At the rear is an all-new
integral-link independent rear suspension. The geometry, springs, dampers and
bushings all have been specifically modified and tuned for this
high-performance application. New aluminum rear knuckles help reduce unsprung
mass for improved ride and handling.
The geometry of the all-independent suspension
has been tuned to
provide twice as much anti-squat, anti-lift_
and anti-dive force at each axle. This helps keep Mustang’s body more level
under hard
acceleration or braking.
The all-new Mustang features a significant amount of innovative technologies providing drivers with enhanced information, control and connectivity when they want it. From Intelligent Access with push-button start to SYNC® and MyKey® in every Mustang built, plus available Track Apps, MyColor gauges and new Shaker Pro audio system, drivers will be able to customize their time behind the wheel.
The feeling of freedom and
confidence Mustang instills in its drivers is amplified when they can take
control of how the car behaves. On a twisty back road or a weekend track day,
the driver can tap the toggle switches on the console to quickly adjust
steering effort, engine response, and transmission and electronic stability
control settings using the available Selectable Drive Modes to create the
perfect Mustang at any time.
The advanced new Ford-developed
stability control system is tuned to maximize Mustang’s dynamic capabilities. The
Mustang GT includes standard launch control that enables drivers to achieve
smooth, consistent starts every time.
When it’s time to back off and
relax for the drive home, available advanced driver-assist features including
Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise
control can help ease the load, while SYNC AppLink™ lets drivers
control their smartphone apps to listen to their favorite form of
entertainment.
Cargo
space in Coupe is 13.5. Plus cubic feet while the Convertible is 11.4 Cubic
Feet plus.
Now
in April of 2014 that Fiat-Chrysler has decided not to offer Convertible models
I hope Ford Mustang’s will fill fill the void. If not VW/Audi, Infiniti, Lexus
and GM’s great Camaro.
BRUCE
HUBBARD
AUTO
ADVISORGROUP
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