The Ford Mustang is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of its kind. Many people’s first thought when they hear the term “muscle car” is of a Ford’s iconic model, and this has been the case for many years. It’s true that there have been failures and flawed examples to avoid. But it happens with every new automobile model. New Mustang developments are on the horizon, and they won’t keep us waiting too long. A new generation of muscle cars is on the horizon, and it has a lot of people psyched.
But the fact that the car industry is undergoing rapid transformation is unlikely to have gone unnoticed. With the increasing prevalence of electric vehicles, the muscle car market will soon fall behind. A good example of this is the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT. In addition, Ford’s Mustang Mach-E crossover is also an electric car. This next-generation Mustang has the potential to be one of the very best of all time and completely different from any previous version. And because hybrid or electric versions of the car are in the works, it may end up being the last of its generation as well.
Everything We Know About the Next Mustang
The new Mustang has an official release date of September 14th, 2016. S650 is the internal codename for the next-generation vehicle, which will hit the market in 2024. This will all be unveiled in its entirety at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. In July, Ford CEO Jim Farley tweeted about the upcoming revelation, using the hashtag #SaveTheManuals. This is obviously an allusion to the worldwide decline of the manual transmission, which affects all types of cars, not only muscle cars.
This newest Mustang might very well be the last to have a manual gearbox. Speculation that the vehicle will include all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain looks to be unfounded as well. According to Automotive News’s citing of “people familiar with the company’s intentions,” the S650 will be exclusively powered by internal combustion engines and will continue to have just rear-wheel drive, despite the fact that both all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain were in development. To add insult to injury, Ford is aiming to extend the life of this generation to eight years instead of the standard six. However, it’s possible that this Mustang is the last of its kind to use a traditional internal combustion engine.
The Possibility of a GT3-Spec Mustang
While the arrival of the new road vehicle is cause for celebration, we are also looking forward to Ford unveiling a new GT3 Mustang racing car. Recently, Ford made a fascinating tweet on the Ford Performance Twitter website. A short sound clip played, which sounded like an engine inside a racing vehicle. This, of course, is Ford’s latest racing vehicle, the Mustang GT3. In 2024, when the IMSA Sports Car series transitions to GT3 racing for its GT categories, this vehicle will be among those competing.
One thing we do know is that the next GT3 Mustang will likely be powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine, designed by Ford Performance and built by the renowned M-Sport in the UK. The firm is most known for its dominance in the World Rally Championship using Fords. In addition to the next generation of the Mustang for the road, a fresh look at this GT3 vehicle is expected to be unveiled during the Detroit Auto Exhibition, making the show that much more thrilling. However, the road Mustang still has more in store.
It’s possible that there may be a major redesign of the inside.
The general opinion is that the new Mustang’s exterior won’t look all that different from the old one. Nonetheless, the inside is perhaps where you’ll see the most transformation. The heart of the S650’s cabin will likely be a digital instrument cluster that wraps into a driver-focused infotainment tablet. Some more buttons for common tasks, like turning up the radio or music level, should also be included, which is excellent news for many.
Last Rites for the Internal Combustion Engine
This Mustang generation has the potential to be the most iconic and significant one yet. The new Mustang’s expected internal combustion engine source will likely be met with relief by many. Everyone is aware, however, that a hybrid or electric Mustang may be the next generation. At least Ford has eight years to figure out what to do next, thanks to this generation’s long lifespan. The S650 Mustang, on the other hand, may be remembered as the last of its kind. Therefore, we need to value it highly while we still have it.
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