Ford has confirmed some performance and economy figures for the new Mustang, which will be available across Europe in Fastback and Convertible body styles.
The engine line-up comprises a turbocharged 2.3 litre four-cylinder EcoBoost unit and a normally-aspirated 5.0 litre V8 (the 3.7 litre V6 offered in North America won’t be coming here).
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As expected, the former delivers better efficiency, while the latter is the quicker option. Both can be ordered with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
With the launch of the Mustang, Ford is clearly keen to combat any preconceptions that American cars are only fast in a straight line.
The front and rear independent suspension set-ups have been specially calibrated for European roads, for example, plus the bodyshell is claimed to be 28 per cent stiffer than the previous Mustang’s. Furthermore the Performance Pack, which features upgraded brakes and improved cooling, is going to be fitted as standard.
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There’s also a choice of four driving modes that alter the throttle response, steering feel and electronic stability control system. As an indication of Ford’s ambition for the Mustang, these even include a ‘Track’ setting.
Owners who might want to try setting quarter-mile sprint times haven’t been neglected, though. That’s because manual V8 models can be equipped with launch control, as well as ‘Line Lock’ which applies just the front brakes to allow rear tyre warm-ups.
Deliveries of the 2016 Mustang to continental Europe are set to begin in July. Right-hand drive versions will then arrive in the UK from October onwards.
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The engine line-up comprises a turbocharged 2.3 litre four-cylinder EcoBoost unit and a normally-aspirated 5.0 litre V8 (the 3.7 litre V6 offered in North America won’t be coming here).
As expected, the former delivers better efficiency, while the latter is the quicker option. Both can be ordered with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
| Engine | 2.3 litre EcoBoost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 309 bhp (231 kW / 314 PS) | |||
| Torque | 434 Nm (320 lb/ft) | |||
| Body style | Fastback | Convertible | ||
| Transmission | Man. | Auto. | Man. | Auto. |
| OTR price | £29,000 | £30,505 | £33,000 | £34,505 |
| 0-62 mph (100 km/h) | 5.8 secs | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Combined cycle | 35.3 mpg (8.0 l/100km) | 28.5 mpg (9.9 l/100km) | 34.5 mpg (8.2 l/100km) | 28.3 mpg (10.0 l/100km) |
| CO2 emissions | 179 g/km | 228 g/km | 184 g/km | 229 g/km |
| Engine | 5.0 litre V8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 413 bhp (308 kW / 418 PS) | |||
| Torque | 524 Nm (386 lb/ft) | |||
| Body style | Fastback | Convertible | ||
| Transmission | Man. | Auto. | Man. | Auto. |
| OTR price | £33,005 | £34,505 | £37,005 | £38,505 |
| 0-62 mph (100 km/h) | 4.8 secs | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Combined cycle | 20.9 mpg (13.5 l/100km) | 23.5 mpg (12.0 l/100km) | 20.8 mpg (13.6 l/100km) | 22.1 mpg (12.8 l/100km) |
| CO2 emissions | 299 g/km | 281 g/km | 306 g/km | 289 g/km |
With the launch of the Mustang, Ford is clearly keen to combat any preconceptions that American cars are only fast in a straight line.
The front and rear independent suspension set-ups have been specially calibrated for European roads, for example, plus the bodyshell is claimed to be 28 per cent stiffer than the previous Mustang’s. Furthermore the Performance Pack, which features upgraded brakes and improved cooling, is going to be fitted as standard.
There’s also a choice of four driving modes that alter the throttle response, steering feel and electronic stability control system. As an indication of Ford’s ambition for the Mustang, these even include a ‘Track’ setting.
Owners who might want to try setting quarter-mile sprint times haven’t been neglected, though. That’s because manual V8 models can be equipped with launch control, as well as ‘Line Lock’ which applies just the front brakes to allow rear tyre warm-ups.
Deliveries of the 2016 Mustang to continental Europe are set to begin in July. Right-hand drive versions will then arrive in the UK from October onwards.
Related posts:
2015 Shelby GT350 Mustang launched
The new Ford Mustang at SEMA 2014
Right-hand drive Mustang first view
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