Ford has announced the regional launch of its all-new 2015 Ford Mustang with innovative technologies and high levels of performance and style.

“Ford Mustang inspires passion like no other car,” said Kalyana Sivagnanam, Marketing, Sales and Service director for Ford Mena.

“The visceral look, sound and performance of Mustang resonate with people across the region, even if they’ve never driven one. Mustang is definitely more than just a car – it is the heart and soul of Ford,” he said.

The Mustang is the first car to offer four-, six- and eight-cylinder engines that each produce at least 304 horsepower. The 3.7-litre V6 and upgraded 5.0-litre V8 are joined by an all-new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that brings state-of-the-art technology to Mustang, a statement said.

The Mustang’s EcoBoost engine uses direct injection, variable cam timing and turbocharging to deliver plenty of usable performance across a broad RPM range. A unique intake manifold and turbocharger housing enable it to deliver the performance Mustang drivers expect with 325 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque.

“This EcoBoost engine delivers where a Mustang driver expects it to, with a broad, flat torque curve that pours out when you stand on it for easy passing or hustling down a twisty road,” said Dave Pericak, Ford Mustang chief engineer.

Mustang GT continues with the latest edition of the throaty 5.0-litre V8, now featuring an upgraded valvetrain and cylinder heads that help boost output to 421 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque. A new intake manifold features charge motion control valves to partially close off port flow at lower engine speeds. This increases the air charge tumble and swirl for improved air-fuel mixing resulting in improved efficiency and idle stability.

With 304 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque on tap from the standard 3.7-litre V6, even the most accessible Mustang delivers the performance customers expect. Drivers will appreciate smoother shifts from the updated manual gearbox, while a reworked automatic transmission features new steering wheel-mounted shift paddles for drivers who want the choice between convenience and control.

Several key design features define the all-new Mustang, including:

•    A lower, wider stance with a reduction in roof height, and wider rear fenders and track
•    The return of Mustang fastback with a sleeker profile enabled by more steeply sloped windshield and rear glass
•    Three-dimensional, tri-bar tail lamps with sequential turn signals
•    Contemporary execution of the signature shark-bite front fascia and trapezoidal grille

The information and controls an active driver needs are all readily accessible in the aviation-inspired cockpit, which is executed with the highest degree of craftsmanship ever found in a Mustang. Large, clear instrumentation puts vehicle information right in front of the driver in the roomier cabin, while improved ergonomics and tactile switches and knobs provide better control. The added width and a new rear suspension contribute to improved shoulder and hip room for rear-seat passengers, and a more usefully shaped trunk can accommodate two golf bags.

Each of Mustang’s three available engines gets a unique grille that allows in only as much air as that specific powerplant needs. Active grille shutters will help make the Mustang powered by the new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine even more fuel efficient by further reducing drag at higher speeds when extra cooling capacity is not needed. The shutters can completely close off the grille, sending air over and around the car instead of through the engine compartment.

The all-new Mustang features a significant amount of innovative technologies providing drivers with enhanced information, control and connectivity when they want it. From Intelligent Access with push-button start to SYNC and MyKey in every Mustang built, plus standard Track Apps, MyColor gauges and a new Shaker Pro Audio System, drivers will be able to customise their time behind the wheel.  – TradeArabia News Service