The new Mustang made its public debut at the Detroit motor showThe first right-hand-drive Ford Mustang will start at £28,995 and is available to order now, and can reach 62mph in 4.8 seconds
The 2015 Ford Mustang is capable of reaching 62mph in 4.8 seconds, the company has confirmed. Releasing performance data on the new model for the first time, Ford also confirmed the 2.3-litre EcoBoost-powered Mustang reaches the same speed in 5.8 seconds.
The new Mustang, which is available to order now and is priced from £28,995, is scheduled for UK deliveries in October.
The all-new car is the first Mustang to be offered in right-hand-drive form, and will come with a choice of two engines. The entry-level model comes with a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine that develops 310bhp and 320lb ft.
Mustang buyers also have a choice of a 412bhp, 386lb ft 5.0-litre V8-equipped model, which costs from £32,995.
There is also the option of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearboxes. The automatic gearbox adds £1500 to the price.
The 5.0-litre V8 will be upgraded to 500bhp within 18 months of the car going on sale. The V8 emits 299g/km of CO2 and can return up to 20.9mpg, while the EcoBoost option emits 179g/km of CO2 and returns up to 35.3mpg. US markets will also get a 3.7-litre V6 option.
The pricing means the new Mustang substantially undercuts perofmance rivals such as the Nissan 370Z, BMW 4 Series and Audi A5.
Read our first drive of the 2015 Ford Mustang
Ford has launched the new Mustang in both convertible and 'Fastback' bodystyles. The convertible body style is around £1500 more expensive than the equivalent Fastback.
Standard kit in the UK includes 19in alloys wheels, a performance brake package, xenon headlights, LED tail-lights and a rear diffuser. Inside it gets dual-zone climate control and Fords latest Sync2 infotainment system with an 8.0in screen and nine speakers.
There are 10 colours to choose from, including yellow and orange hues that are bespoke to the Mustang, while the options list includes climate control and upgraded seats.
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The new Ford Mustang made its public debut at the Detroit motor show in 2014. It is the latest global model developed under the ‘One Ford’ plan, but Ford claims that the character has not been altered as a result. “We didn’t decide to do a global Mustang,” said programme boss Dave Pericak. “We decided to take the Mustang global. Everything we do is to make a Mustang, and then take it global with homologation. We didn’t change the recipe.”
According to Pericak, the fact that the hugely successful outgoing model was the conceptual starting point is partial proof of that, even if “the only commonality is the wheelbase - every sheet metal panel is different and only two fasteners are retained”.
Most significantly, the new Mustang now has independent rear suspension, a move that comes 30 years after most manufacturers jettisoned live rear axles. The change in set-up greatly improves ride quality, while the front suspension has also been redesigned to help make the car suitable for a global audience.
Even so, Ford has admitted it is looking at improving the low-speed ride comfort of its new Mustang ahead of its 2015 European launch.
Autocar test-drove the Mustang in Los Angeles in 2014. It received praise for its performance and high speed handling but there was criticism of its low-speed ride, which was rated as being short of the compliance needed for UK roads.“As soon as we play with the low-speed damping we risk harming the car’s handling,” said global engineering chief Raj Nair. “Even so, we’re about to begin testing and there are some things we can do.”
An initial run of 500 Mustangs was offered for sale across 20 European countries during a special promotion at the 2014 UEFA European Championship final. During the match - held between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid - the cars, including 130 right-hand-drive cars for United Kingdom, were offered for sale and sold out in less than 30 seconds. In total, more than 9900 buyers tried to buy the cars.
To date, more than 2200 Mustangs have been pre-ordered by European buyers, with 1200 of those comiong from the UK.
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