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The new Ford Mustang GT is lower, faster and meaner
New styling, new tech and new transmission for MY2018 Mustang.
THE ICONIC MUSTANG hasn’t been on our roads that long but it has already been given a makeover by Ford and now it looks even meaner.
Its reshaped bonnet is 20mm lower while the grille has been made slightly wider. The changes are minor, but any die-hard Mustang fans will spot them straight away.
Bigger changes come on the mechanical side of things. Ford is retaining both the 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine and the 5.0-litre V8, both of which will come in for power increases.
The six-speed automatic is to be replaced by a new ten-speed transmission in a bid to boost fuel economy without sacrificing outright performance. This will provide different shifting patterns according to the selected drive mode, ensuring that it is in the right gear at the right time.
Suspension upgrades add new magnetically controlled dampers. The exhaust will also be tunable thanks to an active flap system allowing drivers to make it louder or quieter. Other smart tech includes greater levels of connectivity, such as being able to unlock the doors via your smartphone.
Other new safety systems include Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning in case you start to drift out of your lane, and lane-keep assist that can automatically nudge the steering wheel to help keep the car in its lane.
Ford Ireland has yet to confirm new prices for this updated Mustang, but they are likely to be similar to the current model lineup, which starts at €55,500 for the 2.3-litre coupe and rises to €82,500 for the range-topping 5.0-litre automatic convertible.
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