The Ford Mustang facelift was revealed at the beginning of 2017 and it comes incorporating some design tweaks at exterior while interior has been updated with modern equipment, improved dials and material quality. But the most significant change is on the powertrain front. The American auto giant has managed to tweak the styling up front while keeping the adoring sporty essence in check. The same updates were carried forward to the Euro-spec version and it made debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
After nearly three years in business in global markets, the mid-life refresh of sixth-generation Mustang has received new headlights, redesigned front bumper, a wider front grille, a re-sculpted bonnet that’s 20 mm lower, new C-shaped rear light clusters, black-finished diffuser, a small rear wing in the GT model as well as a quad exhaust system reminding of vintage Mustangs.
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The manual gearbox paired with the 5.0-litre V8 has been upgraded with a twin-disc clutch and a dual-mass flywheel. The GT will be more powerful by generating 460 hp and 570 Nm torque, helping it to achieve 0-100 kmph in under 4 seconds with the optional Performance Package that includes Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres.
The 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine is downgraded to make 286 hp instead of 312 hp but the increased back pressure within the exhaust and inclusion of gas particulate filter to comply Euro 6.2 emission standards meant that the performance is said to remain the same as before.
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Mechanical improvisations meant the 2018 Mustang gets new shock absorbers, a new cross-axis joint in the rear suspension, new stabilizer, etc. The American automaker is likely to offer ‘Performance Package 2’ for the very popular Mustang GT. This performance package will make the Mustang GT more competitive against the Chevrolet Camaro 1LE package.
Buyers can also opt for 12-inch fully-digital gauge cluster, voice activated navigation system, premium Shaker Pro Audio, lane keep assist, ten-speed automatic gearbox, MagneRide dampers, ceramic, tan, red, showstopper, midnight blue or ebony finished interior.
For domestic market, Ford sells the Mustang GT variant as a CBU, which is priced at around Rs. 71 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It packs a 5.0-litre V8 motor under the hood making 395.5 bhp and 515 Nm peak torque. The facelift is reported to be offered at the same price tag as the current model when it reaches India likely sometime this year. The revisions to the V8 meant that it will pack more punch and be frugal than the outgoing version. It has been spotted at a dealer yard in India hinting at a launch sometime in the coming months.
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