There is an old saying in the US about V8 engines: There is no replacement for displacement. That is, there is nothing that can replace displacement. In other words, the fatter, the better… And there is a lot of truth in that, because when you try an engine like Ford’s naturally aspirated 5.0 V8 Coyote, you realize that things in America are different.
The sensations transmitted by a mechanism of these characteristics, its sound – with that incomparable gurgle at idle and with the hoarse roar of its exhausts when accelerating –, the linear and progressive but forceful and devastating way of delivering power and, ultimately, that authenticity and typically Yankee brutality are unique, unmatched and special aspects that transform the driving experience and the emotions behind the wheel.
To feel the essence of the “American lifestyle”, there is nothing better than the quintessential myth of American motorsports, the king of muscle cars, an icon of popular culture, cinema and TV: the legendary Ford Mustang. After captivating fans around the world for almost 70 years, the iconic sports car resurfaces to continue conquering hearts now with a renewed aesthetic but still maintaining the spirit of the original design, an immersive airplane-style cockpit with improved connectivity and performance. optimized to delight V8 purists.
Chiseled by its six decades of history, the design of the Mustang – available in coupe and convertible body styles – continues to present that unmistakable fastback silhouette, with a long sculpted hood and powerful rear fins, which are the key to its muscular presence. Its mere presence already accelerates the pulse of those who contemplate it, as has been happening since the first Mustang from 1964.
The new front spoiler and side skirts improve aerodynamics, while the LEDs update the classic three-bar rear lights, another iconic and characteristic element of the model since forever.