Ford Mustang, a classic American sports car, has launched a new model. The price for the hardtop and convertible versions ranges from 39.98 to 43.98 million yuan. All models come with special appearance packages for Chinese consumers. In addition, the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse version debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. Sina Auto attended the 2024 Mustang Day brand night to witness the launch of the new model. Furthermore, they experienced the driving control of the new Ford Mustang on the Ningbo track. This model represents the transition of American performance cars from pure mechanical passion to electronic control.
The all-new Ford Mustang, now available in hardtop performance and convertible sport versions, continues the classic styling and muscular feel of the Ford Mustang for 60 years. The new Ford Mustang models launched this time have added exclusive appearance packages for the Chinese market, including a sleek intake grille, 19-inch wind-splitting wheels with Pirelli P ZERO™ tires, and a wind-controlling sport spoiler.
The all-new Ford Mustang measures 4810*1916*1392mm in length, width, and height, respectively. Compared to the old model, it has been slightly elongated. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 2720mm. The colors of the all-new Ford Mustang hardtop performance version and convertible version are still very “passionate.” The hardtop version has 4 exterior colors to choose from, including misty blue, legendary red, storm black, and bright yellow; the convertible sports version has 3 exterior colors to choose from, namely phantom red, gleaming blue, and bright yellow.
The all-new Ford Mustang inherits the classic American Pony Car style of the 60-year-old series, with a muscular, combat-ready design exuding a sense of power ready to be unleashed.
The side of the car maintains the sleek roofline, large grille, low height, short rear overhang, and wide tail profile of the original Mustang. The new Ford Mustang always showcases a strong static design with high recognition.
The rear design maintains the three-section taillights, which is also one of the visual symbols of Mustang. With the classic long hood, two-door fastback, muscular lines, and three-bar taillights, the new Mustang embodies the recognition and design heritage of every generation. No matter how the front and rear are redesigned, the identification and design heritage will always be present in the new Mustang.
On the track, the new Mustang’s stance is stunning, maintaining its “Pony Car” heritage, resembling a wild pony ready to sprint with its long hood, low roof, and short tail.
If the new Ford Mustang with a hard top maximizes muscle contours and tough styling, then the overall visual experience of the new Ford Mustang convertible is very romantic. Its roof is a fully lined insulated multi-layer fabric roof, with a single-handle central lock for easy operation, allowing for easy opening and closing with just one touch, supporting speeds of up to 5 km/h.
Furthermore, the compact roof design of the all-new Ford Mustang convertible, combined with the independent rear suspension system, provides ample trunk space to accommodate two golf bags.
In the car, the interior layout of the all-new Ford Mustang is consistent with the V8 Dark Horse, featuring a dual-screen design with a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch center screen. The dual screens are slightly tilted towards the driver’s seat, with the central air vent and side air vents in irregular shapes. The protruding steering wheel has a muscular style, and the center console is embedded with a silver panel.
The car is equipped with SYNC+ 2.0 intelligent connectivity system, supporting voice-controlled navigation and remote interconnection functions. The new Ford Mustang retains the convenience of physical buttons, with a large number of physical buttons inside the car.
To enhance the fun factor and heritage feel, the all-new Ford Mustang features a drift electronic handbrake, mechanical ball shift lever, continuing the rugged American car style.
The all-new Ford Mustang has three interior color options: eclipse black, sub-zero gray, and rum red. The seats are covered with a high-friction material to ensure stability during intense driving on the track.
In terms of intelligence and technology, traditional sports cars have not rejected the implantation of functions. They are equipped with front seat electric adjustment/heating/ventilation, 28-color ambient lighting, wireless charging for mobile phones, reverse image, laminated noise-reducing front windshield, ANC active noise reduction, anti-glare frameless rearview mirror, electric folding and heated rearview mirror, rain-sensing front wipers, 12-speaker B&O surround sound system, etc.
The all-new Ford Mustang is equipped with Ford Co-Pilot 360™ intelligent driving assistance system, including IACC full-speed intelligent adaptive cruise control, LKA lane keeping assist, DAS fatigue driving warning, PCA collision avoidance assist, blind spot monitoring, and Ford vehicle-road coordination system in terms of intelligent driving.
Friends who have driven a Mustang will know that the seating experience is very comfortable. The wide seat cushions fully support the hips and thighs. The composite filling provides ample support during long drives. The backrest is not bucket-shaped but thick and supportive, with a headrest that provides great support. The lumbar support is comfortable and has electric adjustment/heating/ventilation. This is one of the reasons why the Ford Mustang is so popular.
In terms of power, the all-new Ford Mustang hardtop performance version and convertible sport version are both equipped with the fourth-generation 2.3T EcoBoost turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 220 kilowatts and peak torque of 453 Newton meters. The engine features advanced technologies such as direct cylinder injection, variable camshaft timing, and turbocharging, benefiting from unique intake manifold and turbocharger housing designs.
In terms of transmission, the all-new Ford Mustang is equipped with the Ford SelectShift 10-speed automatic transmission, balancing performance and efficiency. However, the lowest fuel consumption is not seen on the track.
In Ningbo track, experience the all-new Ford Mustang, the 2.3T EcoBoost turbocharged engine can unleash its power to the fullest, allowing the driver to fully unleash the power on the track and experience the racing power of the new Ford Mustang.
In addition to having good track skills, the all-new Ford Mustang also provides drivers with corresponding driving modes. By pressing the Pony button below the center console with the Mustang logo, you can enter the MyMustang personalized customization interface and easily switch between six driving modes: standard, sport, wet, straight-line acceleration, track, and custom. You can also adjust 5 instrument panel themes, 4 suspension and exhaust modes, and 3 steering modes according to your needs, customizing your own way of opening the Mustang.
Furthermore, the all-new Ford Mustang also has Track AppsTM race track applications that provide an acceleration timer, front tire warm-up lock, lap timer, electronic drift handbrake, and advanced track functions such as braking performance, allowing drivers to constantly track their track performance.
Rear-wheel drive cars on the track challenge the limits of speed in corners more than all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive cars. After the apex, the acceleration of the new Ford Mustang is very quick, with the engine producing a very pleasing sound due to the gearbox raising the revs and delaying the upshift.
In this case, the rear wheels only have slight lateral slip. Besides the strong track control ability of the driver, for many friends who are racing for the first time, the new Ford Mustang comes with a 3.55 LSD limited slip differential, which can intelligently protect the vehicle’s attitude, achieve self-locking in a multi-plate clutch form, torque distribution varies with the road, avoiding wheel spin slip can further ensure a smoother vehicle attitude.
The smooth surface of the Ningbo track minimizes body and suspension vibrations. However, when wheels hit the shoulder or corner aggressively, the suspension faces challenges. The new Ford Mustang hardtop performance version comes with the MagneRide® active electromagnetic suspension system, adjusting shock absorbers with magnetic fluid to achieve rapid damping response.
In other words, the suspension of the all-new Ford Mustang can provide a stronger “counterattack” in a very short time on roads with higher hanging pressure. It’s hard, but it’s cool. However, when you slow down, the turning and passing of the all-new Ford Mustang become very soft, not even toughness, but a feeling of American SUV.
In terms of braking, for a performance car, light weight and good brakes are the best embodiment of braking performance. The all-new Mustang features a front 6-piston and rear 4-piston Brembo braking system, with calipers of different colors for different body colors. This braking system ensures excellent performance for normal driving and can also meet the high-intensity performance demands of the track, evenly distributing braking force to the front and rear wheels to ensure braking performance at high speeds.
In addition to the track experience, there is also a drifting experience this time. If you can drift, the all-new Ford Mustang is definitely easy to handle. If you are a beginner, then the drifting electronic handbrake of the all-new Ford Mustang comes in handy. This feature, developed by Ford in collaboration with drifting master Vaughn Gittin Jr., uses advanced electronic equipment to simulate the hydraulic drifting brake in the Formula Drift Mustang, with braking force more than three times that of traditional mechanical brake systems. With the powerful support of the drifting electronic handbrake, zero-based drifting advancement can be easily achieved.
In summary, the all-new Ford Mustang is the most comprehensive and rich generation of Mustang in history in terms of price, performance, features, and intelligence. The new Ford Mustang has integrated smart innovations while maintaining its product and brand strength. This is what forward-thinking automakers can achieve. Would you consider the all-new Ford Mustang when choosing a sports car?