Ford Mustang 2018 - the seventh generation of the legendary muscle car

The original prototype of the Mustang was born in 1952 and was a two-seater roadster with the original exterior of the body at that time. However, unfortunately, the car did not live up to its expectations and had no demand, so they forgot about it for more than ten years.

Already in 1964, the first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line of the American concern, which eventually became a cult car. Maximum configurations were equipped with power units, the power of which was 420 horsepower. It is important to take into account the fact that previously capacities were slightly overstated, by about 25%, compared with current realities.

At the moment, the sixth generation of the iconic car with invariably high demand is sold in countries around the world, however, manufacturers have already announced that they are preparing a new generation 2018-2019 Mustang.

Exterior news

The modern version of the car, as before, received a large engine compartment and a small stern with a small luggage compartment. In comparison with the 6th generation, the car received a number of modifications and design decisions aimed at changing the appearance. The front of the car received the original 6-coal grille with a forward-facing Mustang in the middle. The lower air intake remains almost unnoticed against the background of a large bumper with lips protruding forward.

LED optics attract attention due to sophisticated design and rich equipment. Due to the protruding radiator grille, the headlights are slightly deepened, as if in a small well. Three LED stripes guarantee a severe look. Immediately above the air intakes are very narrow fog lights. The large muscular hood received many stamping lines, ribs. Ahead, it is cut off by the gills of the air intakes and does not protrude above the grille.

In profile, the car also looks very impressive due to the short front pillars, turning into a round, domed roof, which is limited to a small stern. The window line is located high enough, emphasizing the sporting aggressiveness of new items. Side rear-view mirrors have the same color as the body and are mounted on racks horizontal to the ground. The car doors received a number of special lines and recesses, and the convex wheel arches hide behind themselves 20-inch wheels on low-profile tires; in total, 20 wheel options are proposed for installation.

At the rear, the novelty received a triple LED optics, a large and wide spoiler (not installed on all types of trim levels). The exhaust pipe diffusers received dual exhaust and were mounted in the bumper skirt.

2018 Ford Mustang Interior

Inside, the car received fewer changes compared to the exterior of the acclaimed brand. The front panel has a complex type of configuration, equipped with three round vents of the climate system. The dashboard here is completely electronic.

The electronic instrument panel in style is made to familiar indicators, and the main decoration becomes a large 12-inch monitor with 4 settings modes, which is responsible for all the functions and capabilities of the car. Take the inch screen of the multimedia complex with a touch screen and is equipped with many programs, including the ability to control the car through a smartphone (locking and unlocking the car, starting the engine and determining its location).

For interior trim, only expensive materials were used, which allowed to increase the premium level of cars. The steering wheel received a standard three-spoke design and familiar multifunctionality.Armchairs have also been modified, improved lateral support, which improves comfort at high speeds, in addition, they received a wide range of settings and adjustments.

It is worth noting that the manufacturer offers its customers a choice of many related decorations and seat colors. Chrome edging emphasizes the class of the car, and 12 speakers of the audio system are responsible for the high-quality sound inside the car.

Technical equipment

Dimensions:

• the length of the closed model - 4784 mm;
• height - 1381 mm;
• width - 1916 mm;
• wheelbase - 2720 mm.

The basic equipment of the car will receive a gasoline turbo engine with direct fuel injection. An internal combustion engine with 4 cylinders has the following parameters:

• power - 317 “horses”;
• acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 5.8 seconds;
• maximum speed - 250 kilometers per hour.

Combined fuel consumption is 9 liters per hundred kilometers. With the maximum configuration, the car will receive a five-liter engine with an inline eight, while its power will be 421 horsepower, from zero to hundreds the car accelerates in 4.8 seconds. This version is less economical and consumes more than 13 liters of gasoline per hundred. The transmission offered for equipping is a 6-band automatic, as an option for extra money a 10-speed automatic of a new generation.

Start of sales in the domestic market and the cost of the model

The start of sales of the new generation Ford Mustang 2018 is scheduled for this fall. In Europe, the car will appear at the beginning of 2018, the basic equipment will cost about 38 thousand euros. In the Russian Federation, the car will appear closer to the summer of 2018, and its minimum cost will be 2.5 million rubles.