Aug 28, 2014 | Flat Rock, Mich.
- 2015 Mustang starts production at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant;
car to be exported globally for the first time in its 50-year history.
- New Mustang goes on sale this fall in the United States, and in more than 120 countries next year.
- Mustang sets new performance and dynamics benchmarks for the brand
with world-class handling, more precise steering control and enhanced
ride comfort.
The highly anticipated, all-new Ford Mustang rolls off the line today
at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, marking production of the sixth-generation
pony car. For the first time in its 50-year history, Mustang will be
available globally to customers in more than 120 countries around the
world.
With Mustang, it’s all in the ride
When life throws drivers a curve, the all-new Mustang sets new handling
benchmarks for the brand, delivering world-class dynamics and ride
quality.
Mustang features all-new front and rear suspension systems. At the
front, a new perimeter subframe helps to stiffen the structure while
reducing mass, providing a better foundation for more predictable wheel
control that benefits handling, steering and ride.
At the rear is an all-new integral-link independent suspension.
Geometry, springs, dampers and bushings are all specially tuned for this
high-performance application. New aluminum rear knuckles help reduce
unsprung mass for improved ride and handling.
An enhanced experience, but still a true Mustang
The way Mustang looks, drives and sounds is key to the visceral
experience that makes drivers want to get in and hit the open road. The
clean-sheet design of both Mustang fastback and convertible evokes the
essential character of the brand, retaining key design elements –
including the long sculpted hood and short rear deck – in a contemporary
execution.
With more options to choose from, there is a Mustang to fit any
lifestyle. The upgraded V8 is joined by a 3.7-liter V6 and an all-new
2.3-liter EcoBoost
® engine that brings state-of-the-art technology to Mustang.
Mustang GT continues with the latest edition of the throaty 5.0-liter
V8 – now featuring upgraded valvetrain, new intake manifold and
improved cylinder heads – that yields 435 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of
torque.
The Mustang 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine uses direct injection, variable
cam timing and a twin-scroll turbocharger to deliver the performance
Mustang drivers expect with an output of 310 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft.
of torque.