2015 Ford Mustang Video, First Look
As with today’s model, the brand-new ‘Stang borrows from its styling past because you can’t just walk away from five decades of heritage, but the car is by no means shackled exclusively to retro design.
Unmistakable Mustang cues are still there, things like the galloping pony logo, the long hood and the three-chamber tail lights. But now designers have added some new elements into the mix. The grille shape and headlamps were probably inspired by the hot new Fusion sedan while the shape of the side glass reminds me a bit of an Audi A7. These traits should help it appeal to customers around the world because remember, the Mustang is going global.
An all-new interior should help attract customers as well. The cockpit was supposedly aviation-inspired and it features more room, better visibility and improved ergonomics, to say nothing of better craftsmanship. But design is only part of this story. Numbers are what you’re really interested in and here are the big ones.
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As with today’s car a 3.7-liter V6 serves as the base engine while the alpha option is once again a screaming 5.0-liter Coyote V8. Official output numbers have not been released at this time but the Five-Oh is expected to have in excess of 420 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque.
But the biggest powertrain news is the availability of a new EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. Clocking in at 2.3-liters it’s expected to deliver more than 305 ponies. Updated manual and automatic transmissions are also part of the package and the car finally gets paddle shifters.
The 2015 Ford Mustang’s other big news is independent rear suspension. Yes, the Roman chariot-grade technology propping up the hindquarters of today’s car has at last been put out to pasture, for better or worse.
Heritage runs deep with the Blue Oval and especially with the Mustang. In fact over the last 50 years they’ve delivered more than 9 million of these ponies. As Mark Fields, the company’s Chief Operating Officer said during the big reveal, this car is the “heart and soul of the Ford Motor Company.” If any ‘Stang is going to beat in sync with a new generation of drivers around the world this 2015 model is the one to do it.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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Born and raised in Dearborn/Detroit, Michigan in the 50s & 60s ... first car was 57 two door post Ford 300 ... FIRST NEW CAR? A Mustang, of course. '65 convertible, silverblue with blue interior and black top. Options? C-code 289 with manual 3 speed, AM radio and heater, that's it. Great car for an 18 yr. old college kid working his way thru school. Like millions of my era, would luv to have that one back. Last new Mustang purchased? '06 California Limited Edition WITH EVERY OPTION AVAILABLE ... Vista Blue Metallic with rocker and over the top silver striping. Beautiful car I've enjoyed for 7 years now.
Give it some time. The new body styles take a bit to grow on you because we become so attached to our old pony cars. I remember hating the 05 and the 2010.