By Mary Beth Thompson
Today is a good day for all you muscle car fans: the 2015 Mustang pics and specs are here.
I’m sure all of you have your own opinion on the Mustang’s looks but Ford’s say on the matter is that they’ve managed to create a whole new shape all while keeping the look unmistakably Mustang.
“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 that make the Mustang a Mustang include:
- A lower, wider stance with a reduction in roof height, wider rear fenders and track width
- The return of Mustang fastback with a sleeker profile enabled by more steeply sloped windshield and rear glass
- Three-dimensional, tri-bar taillamps with sequential turn signals
- Contemporary execution of the signature shark-bite front fascia and trapezoidal grille
In terms of specs, the upgraded V6 and V8 are joined this year by an all-new 2.3-litre EcoBoost® engine.
The V8 brings 420 horsepower and 396 lb.-ft. of torque along with it while the ecoboost nets 305 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque. The V6 will deliver 300 horses and 270 pounds worth of twists, which honestly begs the question why they even kept the V6 considering the numbers the ecoboost churns out, but I digress.
An upgraded manual and automatic are available and paddle shifters can be had with the latter.
Initial thoughts on the new Mustang?
