2015 Ford Mustang – Automobiles Review

Ford Mustang under Speed Test. Covers 0-100kmh in 4.8 seconds [VIDEO]

Ford Mustang Side View If you think that there is nothing new about the Mustang, you are wrong. Ford has just released a video, showing how the V8 powered pony car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 4.8 seconds. This is actually record-braking, because it guarantees that the Mustang is the fastest accelerating Ford coupe ever offered in Europe.

If you wonder what will happen if the car is equipped with the 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, well, the answer is simple. It will need an additional second to cover the same sprint, but it will be also more economical and environmentally-friendly, delivering 35mpg and 179 g/km of CO2 emissions.

To go into details, Ford’s 5.0-litre V8 engine produces 435 horsepower (320 kW) and 542 Nm (400 lb.-ft.) of torque. On the other hand, the more fuel-efficient 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine generaes 317 hp (233 kW) and 432 Nm (319 lb-ft) of torque.

Both engines are supported by a standard Performance Pack, which adds updated brakes and cooling. The new chassis and body structure, the additional advanced technology, are the other key factor, which helps in terms of optimized driving dynamic.

The famous pony car also features selectable drive modes, which are controlled via the toggle switches in the centre console. They adjust the electronic stability control, throttle response, ear-shift patterns, and steering with the help of four settings: Normal, Sport+, Track or Snow/Wet settings.

In addition, the new Mustang also uses independent front and rear suspension and double-ball-joint front MacPherson struts. In addition, body of the car is 28 per cent stiffer than the previous generation, which has also contributed for the great 0-100 km/h performance. Lightweight materials like aluminium for the bonnet, front wings, suspension, transmission and brakes are the other feature which has played a significant role in weight reduction and 4.8 seconds acceleration time.

The Mustang is offered in cabrio and fastback variant and is available throughout the United States. European dealerships will get the Mustang from July this summer. And don’t forget to watch the exciting video below:

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5.0 V8 Ford Mustang 0-100 Speed Test

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		Ford Mustang Fastback				Ford Mustang Convertible
		421 PS 5.0-litre V8		317 PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost		421 PS 5.0-litre V8		317 PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost
		Man	Auto	Man	Auto	Man	Auto	Man	Auto
Fuel Economy*	Mpg	20.9	23.5	35.3	28.8	20.8	22.1	34.4	28.8
CO2*	g/km	299	281	179	225	306	289	184	225

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Ford

April 27, 2015

Ford to Auction First Production Shelby GT350 Mustang

The first production unit of the brand new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is going to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale. All off the gathered proceeds are to benefit the JDRF, which is USA’s leading world organization funding type 1 diabetes research. The auction will happen on 17h of January. The one who will win by bidding will be able to choose from available colors and packages for the muscle car. With this event Ford will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Shelby GT350 Mustang.

January 1964 is the month when Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company introduced the first GT350. After this, the world wasn’t the same. The vehicle was offered through Ford dealers from 1965 through 1970, and nowadays, they are among the most collectible vehicles in the world.

The new Shelby model is based on the 2015 Ford Mustang. It is equipped with great features such as new independent suspension, powerful engine and superb brakes. In fact, it is the most potent Shelby Mustang ever produced.

Precisely, the muscle car is powered by Ford’s first production V8 engine. The powerplant has a design typically reserved for racing applications and exotic European sports cars. The 5.2-liter unit produces more than 500 horsepower (368 kW) and 542 Nm (400 lb-ft) of peak torque.

The car runs on 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. As a standard, the car also gets Ford-tuned Torsen limited-slip differential which optimizes cornering grip and straight-line traction. Carefully sculpted body panels maximize aerodynamic forces.

Furthermore, the GT350 also includes outstanding brake system. At the front there are massive 394-millimeter rotors clamped by Brembo six-piston calipers, while at the rear there are 380-millimeter rotors with four-piston calipers.

Source: Ford

December 23, 2014

Ford Starts Shipping 2015 Mustang Convertible to Dealerships

The keys of the first produced 2015 Ford Mustang Convertibles will be in customers’ hands very, very soon. We are talking about those who live in United States, because the company has just began shipping the pony cabrio car to dealerships nationwide. The Mustangs will come with heated seats and remote start and selectable drive modes with a snow/wet setting. This comes exactly for winter time and cold weather, and this car is the perfect present for Christmas. In my opinion … at least.

Heated seats also have a cooling feature. But owners will have to wait until temperatures go little higher. Unlike them, the remote start is standard only on the automatic-transmission models. This feature allows customers to fire up their drop-top from the comfort of their home. When one uses the remote start, the Mustang not only warms up its engine, but also warms the interior of the car to a comfortable temperature.

There are also selectable drive modes that come as a standard on premium Mustang models. It includes a wet/snow setting. It tweaks throttle response, steering effort and traction control in order to “soften” the wheel spin and maximize vehicle control.

This year the Mustang model celebrates 50 years of its birth. Since its debut in 1964 more than 9.2 million Mustang models have been sold. Now, Ford is offering the musclecar with even more options to choose from.

The car, be it in a fastback or a convertible form, can be powered by an upgraded V8, 3.7-liter V6 or a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. The first one is offered only for the Mustang GT and now produces 435 horsepower (320 kW) and 542 Nm (400 lb.-ft.) of torque, while the V6 generates 300 horsepower (221 kW).

The new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine uses direct injection, variable cam timing and a twin-scroll turbocharger to offer an output of 310 horsepower (228 kW) and 434 Nm (320 lb.-ft.) of torque. 2015 Ford Mustang is turning on dealership lots in eight days.

Source: Ford Motor Company

December 10, 2014

Shelby is Back: The Legend Shelby Ford GT350 Mustang Revealed!

The legend returns! Yes, finally we have seen the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and we are delighted to inform you that it will be driven by the 5.2-liter V8 engine which produces more than 500 horsepower. This makes the most powerful naturally aspirated Ford production engine ever! As a true Shelby model, a lot of advanced materials have been used for its construction. The Mustang got MagneRide dampers, aggressive brakes and finely tuned aerodynamics.

2015 GT350 builds on Carroll Shelby’s original idea to transform the “every-day” car into a dominant road racer. From Shelby have assured us that driving enthusiasts can expect to be treated to the most balanced and exhilarating production Mustang yet.

Since balance is the key theme her, engineers took an innovative approach with GT350. They haven’t developed independent individual systems, but optimized every component and shape to work in concert, and at the same time paying rigorous attention to detail.

Under the hood sleeps the 5.2-liter engine, which is the first-ever production V8 from Ford with a flat-plane crankshaft and is the most powerful naturally aspirated production Ford engine ever. It produces more than 500 horsepower (368 kW), with a torque peak more than 542 Nm (400 lb.-ft.). The unit is coupled with lightweight six-speed manual transmission.

The front stiffness of the GT350 is further improved with injection-molded carbon fiber composite grille opening and optional lightweight tower-to-tower brace. Compared to Mustang GT, the front track has been increased while spring rates and bushings have been recalibrated all around, with ride height reduced.

The stopping power is ensured by the brakes which are two-piece cross-drilled iron discs mounted to aluminum hats. At the front are massive 394-millimeter rotors clamped by Brembo six-piston fixed calipers with integrated caliper bridges, while 380-millimeter rotors at the rear utilize four-piston calipers.

This Shelby creation runs on 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, which measure 10.5 inches in front and 11.0 inches in the rear. They are fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Ultra-quick responsiveness is delivered by the continuously controlled MagneRide dampers.

For better aerodynamics, the aluminum hood has been lowered and sloped, front and rear aero elements have been balanced to work together on the track, and the fascia has been resculpted with aggressive lower front splitter.

At the rear of the car we see aggressive functional diffuser doing double duty to increase downforce and provide cooling air to the optional differential cooler. There is also a subtle lip spoiler across the trailing edge of the decklid increases downforce without adding excess drag.

Aluminum front fenders accommodate the wider front track and wider wheel arches. The forward-angled grille is designed with individual openings to draw air through the radiator, high-pressure engine air intake, cooling ducts for the front brakes and, optional with the Track Pack, an engine oil cooler and a transmission cooler.

Inside, the interior is focus-driven. First to mention are the specifically developed for Shelby GT350 Recaro sport seats with a unique cloth. The flat-bottom steering wheel makes it easier for the driver to get in and out, and is more ergonomic on the racetrack. In addition, gauges have been also modified, while the chrome and bright finishes have been reduced or eliminated.

In terms of technology, the car employs the advanced technology inherent to Mustang. For example, the integrated driver control system, the ABS, stability control, traction control, steering effort, throttle mapping, MagneRide tuning and exhaust settings. There is also an optional Tech Pack offered, which includes power leather-trimmed seats, Shaker Audio, 8-inch MyFord Touch LCD touch screen and dual zone electronic temperature control.

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Source: Ford

November 18, 2014

Chip Foose’s SEMA Mustang Awarded “Best of Stand Design”

What has slipped through our fingers this SEMA show is the project presented here. Do you know who Chip Foose is? If you don’t: he is an automotive legend and hot rod hall of famer for his incredibly creative and unique designs. So it is no surprise that his design for the event was unique and that it deserves some attention. The project is based on a 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible, and by far we haven’t seen many cabrios at this year’s SEMA.

Foose entirely overhauled the exterior of it with parts from the MMD by Foose collection. The goal of this action was to give the car a sense of the hot rodding culture that Chip is all too familiar with.

To be more precise, the front of the Foose Mustang is highlighted with a lower front chin spoiler and hood scoop. These two elements keep the clean look of the S550 Mustang and at the same time they also give it more individual appearance.

Furthermore, thanks to the used side scoops and a rocker panel the Mustang got a brand new side appearance. Its lines became more pronounced, and more importantly draw the attention of the on who’s looking at the rear spoiler.

Another interesting fact is that Ford awarded Chip Foose the “best of stand design” with this ’15 convertible. The greatest news however is that the used MMD parts will be available for customers, which will have the opportunity to customize their own 2015 Mustang.

Source: Chip Foose

November 14, 2014

50-Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang at Ford Championship Weekend

The sixth generation 2015 Ford Mustang appeared right in time for the golden anniversary celebration of the monumental pony car. The 50-Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang will serve the role as a pace car for Ford Championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, between November 14^th and November 16^th. This is really exciting and special because this Mustang is based on the 50-Year model which is actually limited at just 1,964 units.

Specifically, the muscle car will be powered by 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine and will lead the field to the green flag for the Ford EcoBoost 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on November 16th, 2014 and the Ford EcoBoost 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on November 15th, 2014. The pace car will be driven by Mark Fields, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, there are also going to be some other vehicles which will take part in the races. For instance, the Wimbledon White ’Stang will be joined by the Race Red Mustang GT. It gains its power from a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that produces 435 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Two other engines, a 3.7-liter V6 and 2.3-liter EcoBoost which generate more than 300 hp, will also be available when the car is distributed to showrooms later this year. The 2015 Mustang GT comes with a number of new features such as an all-new state-of-the-art front suspension and an independent rear suspension that is exclusively designed for this new platform and car.

Another addition will be a pair of all-new 2015 Ford F-150 pickup trucks. They will pace the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami on November 15.

Source: Ford

November 14, 2014

2015 Mustang GT Receives a New Supercharger Kit

The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang GT will get a new supercharger kit thanks to the collaborative work between Ford Racing and Roush Performance channels. Initially, 2015 Mustang comes with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost which produces around 310 hp (231 kW) at 5500 rpm and 407 Nm of torque at 4250 rpm. With the upgrade kit now, which comes complete with all hardware and exclusive calibration, the car will boost more than 600 hp. As it seems, for Ford and Roush performance is important but performance with a distinctive style is even more significant.

In relation to this slight improvement on the Mustang GT, Ford Racing Performance Parts manager Doug White said that; “Ford Racing and Roush are known for our winning collaborations in professional and sportsman racing. By combining our mutual expertise and high-quality engineering, we are delivering an outstanding supercharger kit for 2015 Mustang GT owners.” He then continued and added that; “Our software and calibration was developed using Ford Racing calibrators and test facilities. The result is a kit that delivers peak performance and exceptional drivability.”

The supercharger kit will be distributed and available through all Ford dealers, independent Ford Racing distributors and Roush Performance dealers. Ford Racing/Roush Performance parts limited warranty will cover the supercharger kit when it is installed by an authorized dealer. Moreover, technical support will be provided by both Roush Performance and Ford Racing technical hotlines. Sellers will be able to give further information to buyers on request.

Ford Racing/Roush Performance supercharger kit will be available in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Source: Ford

November 4, 2014

Vortech Superchargers Makes a mightier 2015 Ford Mustang

Vortech Superchargers has released an upgrade for 2015 Ford Mustang. The tuning specialists have developed a special Vortech V-3 Si centrifugal supercharger, which is capable of supporting up to 775 horsepower (570 kW). Their 78% isentropic efficient compressor deliver cooler running, denser air, and reduced parasitic drive losses. In addition, it also eliminates “nose-over” top end power loss.

To create advanced centrifugal compressor stages, Vortech has utilized a range of design and analytical software tools. Performance quantification and the development happens with the help of the ab SAE J1723 compliant test cell, which has enabled the customizers to fine tune each compressor stage and create compressor maps. The latter are then used for application matching.

If one considers 775 horsepower not enough, then Vortech said that its systems are upgradeable. To go into details, the V-3 for this Ford model includes a self-contained lubrication system with internal oil reservoir as well as a remote fluid drain hose (attached to supercharger) that allows for simple fluid changes without removing the supercharger from the vehicle.

The improvement of the fuel system features high-capacity fuel injectors, and custom Vortech tune that controls ignition timing and fuel enrichment. Furthermore, the integrated oversized air/air charge cooler configuration is what delivers additional horsepower gains, meaning more than 900 hp!

Source: Vortech Superchargers

October 16, 2014

All-new 2015 Ford Mustang in production now

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Ford has announced that the all-new 2015 Mustang has begun production at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant in the United States. The new car will go on sale this fall in the United States and in more than 120 countries worldwide, marking the first time this vehicle is available around the world to fans of the Mustang brand.

The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang comes with another first – this time the car will also have a right-hand-drive version too, which means that fans in the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa and other countries will be able to drive this beast of a car.

“Mustang is and will continue to be an automotive icon,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas. “Expanding its availability globally affords our customers around the world the opportunity to have a true firsthand Mustang experience – one unlike any other.”

The Ford Mustang is a muscle car so a powerful engine is a must. Don’t worry – the 2015 Mustang will come to you with a powerful 5.0-liter V8 unit with an upgraded valvetrain, a new intake manifold and improved cylinder heads for total power output of 435 horsepower (320 kW) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque. In addition to that engine, customers will be able to choose between a 3.7-liter V6 unit and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that brings state-of-the-art technologies to the new Mustang. For instance, this engine makes use of direct injection, variable cam timing and a twin-scroll turbocharger to deliver the power every Mustang fan expects – 310 horsepower (228 kW) and 320 lb-ft (434 Nm) of torque.

The new 2015 Ford Mustang also comes with a number of other improvements – the new vehicle now comes with all-new front and rear suspension systems. A new perimeter subframe up front helps stiffen the structure while reducing mass, providing a better foundation for more predictable wheel control that benefits handling, steering and ride. In the back you get an all-new integral-link independent suspension with specially tuned geometry springs, dampers and bushings for high-performance applications. New aluminum rear knuckles help reduce unsprung mass for improved ride and handling.

Back in April 2014 Ford celebrated 50 years since the launch of this iconic brand. In this time period the US car maker has sold more than 9.2 million Mustang cars. The Ford Mustang has also been featured in numerous movies, video and music games and more and is the most liked vehicle on Facebook with nearly 8 million likes.

No word on pricing of the new Mustang as of now but we are sure we will have more information later this year.

Source: Ford

August 29, 2014

Ford Begins Testing Of Right-Hand-Frive Mustangs

2015 Ford Mustang is already a fact. It has been unveiled months ago and all we are waiting for is seeing it on the streets rolling powerfully. Now, Ford is announcing, that for the first time ever, a right-hand-drive Ford Mustang will roll off a Ford assembly line when the production starts. This is great news because the addition of a right-hand-drive Mustang to Ford’s line-up will allow the famous pony car to be exported to more than 25 right-hand-drive countries. Some to mention are United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa.

The construction of the very first right-hand-drive sixth-generation Mustang has been recently finished. The prototype will be utilized for various development tests which will serve as preparation for car’s entry into the global market in the coming months.

Of course, the United States have been for the latest 50 years the largest market for Mustang on the world. In fact, there have been more than 9.2 million sales since the car’s debut in 1964. For this period of time, more than 161,000 Mustangs have been sold outside of North America.

2015 Ford Mustang will be powered by one of these three engines: the upgraded 435 horsepower V8, the standard 300 horsepower V6 and the new 310 horsepower EcoBoost. Every powertrain can be coupled with either a manual or automatic transmission.

The 2.3-liter EcoBoost also produces 434 Nm (320 lb-ft) of torque. EcoBoost benefits from direct fuel injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing and turbocharging thus producing big-engine power and torque with improved fuel economy. The must powerful unit is the 5.0-liter V8 engine. It has undergone many upgrades which help it work better in higher speeds. It has an output of 435 horsepower (320 kW) and 542 Nm (400 lb.-ft.) of torque.

The sixth-generation Mustang will go on sale in the United States this autumn and in the UK in 2015. It will be made available in more than 110 countries worldwide.

Source: Ford

August 19, 2014

2015 Ford Mustang comes with an advanced sound system

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When you hear “Ford Mustang” you usually imagine a cool-looking, muscle sports car. If you do, you will not be mistaken – the Ford Mustang is indeed a muscle car but the latest 2015 model will come with something more – a really high quality sound system.

That’s right – the 2015 Ford Mustang will be treating your ears with great sound thanks to the installed audio systems, three of which will find their places in the vehicle. The new model can provide you with a standard six-speaker configuration, a premium nine-speaker system with an eight-inch touch screen and a 12-speaker ShakerPro system with a trunk-mounted subwoofer – the choice is yours!

“As our team developed this Mustang, the goal was to improve the car’s fidelity in every respect – from the way it slices through a corner to the way the audio system reproduces the sound of favorite driving songs,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “The process of rebuilding this car from the ground up allowed us to improve all aspects of the driving experience.”

The installed sound system is not everything, though – the sound inside the Mustang is made better through the body of the car too. The new Mustang comes with a stronger body that is 28 per cent more resistant to twisting than the previous model, which results in less noise. The improved aerodynamics also aids the acoustic environment because it reduces wind noise, especially at highway speeds.

The speakers that the new 2015 Ford Mustang uses are mounted in the doors. The basic audio system configuration uses slimmer and lighter 6.5-inch door speakers that do not need as much travel to produce comparable audio volume, with higher-fidelity mid-range and bass sound. A pair of 6.5-inch round full-range speakers are mounted in the rear package tray of the fastback, or in the quarter panels in the convertible. The more expensive sound systems add a front center speaker mounted in the top of the instrument panel for improved vocal and speech clarity. These systems add a separate 8+1-channel amplifier, and use powerful neodymium magnet speakers to help reduce weight while improving overall sensitivity and sound reproduction. The mid-range nine-speaker system adds a second speaker to each door, separating the low and mid-range frequencies for improved fidelity. Apart from these the the top-end Shaker Pro system that is available on Mustang EcoBoost Premium and Mustang GT Premium brings 12 polymer cone speakers, with a pair of coaxial tweeter/woofers in the rear, plus a trunk-mounted subwoofer for maximum bass response.

Finally the new 2015 Ford Mustang is the first Ford vehicle to feature a high-power, 2.1-amp USB port in the media bin at the base of the center stack to charge various portable devices twice as fast as before.

Source: Ford Motor Company

August 13, 2014

Ford Brings Under The Hammer 2015 Mustang F-35 Lightning II Edition

2015 Mustang F-35 Lightning II Edition - Side 2015 Ford Mustang F-35 Lightning II Edition has an aircraft inspired design. This unique car will be donated and sold at charity auction on 31st of July at the Gathering of Eagles charity event during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture, which is World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. The proceeds will benefit the EAA Young Eagles program that helps inspire and motivate the next generation aviators and innovators. For the creation of this unique vehicle Ford was supported by Lockheed Martin. Another interesting fact is that this muscle car is one of the first 2015 Ford Mustangs to be sold.

2015 Mustang F-35 Lightning II Edition has a creative design which was inspired by Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The latter is the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter jet. This one-of-a-kind sports car is modified Mustang GT fastback. It not only puts emphasis on the new design cues of the brand new pony car, but also exudes a creative connection to the F-35 Lightning.

MAD Industries took the job to modify the F-35 Lighting II Edition Mustang. From the outside, the muscle car is finished in custom glossy and matte titanium paint scheme accentuated by blue and yellow lightning tail livery. The bubble canopy of the stealthy F-35 features a distinctive gold tint on the windows of this Mustang.

The springs of the car are from Eibach, which deliver lower height. The exhaust system is larger and features ceramic-coated outlets. This one-of-a-kind Mustang runs on custom Forgiato 21-inch wheels. Other unique elements here include carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser and rocker moldings, mirror skull caps and a vertically-enhanced rear spoiler.

Inside, car’s exclusivity is further strengthened by modified instrument cluster, Recaro seats, custom audio system and floor mats embroidered with F-35 Lightning II elements as well as sill plates.

Source: Ford

July 28, 2014

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