Ford Mustang launch on January 28, 2016
The Mustang is expected to be powered by a 437bhp 5.0-litre V8 engine; will be Ford’s halo car in India.
Ford is set to launch the Mustang in India on January 28. Currently in its sixth generation, the model made its debut in 2014 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Compared to its predecessor, the current Mustang is lighter, stiffer, and more spacious with better quality interiors.
This is the first Mustang to be developed as a right-hand drive. The car is available internationally with three engine options – a 306bhp 2.3-litre, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, a 296bhp 3.7-litre V6, and a 437bhp 5.0-litre V8. Also available is a drop-top version that sits alongside the standard coupé model. India, however, is expected to only get the coupé version.
Ford is expected to launch its halo car with a full-blown 437bhp 5.0-litre V8 engine as test mules of the V8-equipped, right-hand-drive Mustang GT have been spotted on Indian roads several times. The engine is likely to be paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters with power sent to the rear wheels.
In international markets, the Mustang comes equipped with features such as fully independent front and rear suspension, high-performance brakes with four-piston calipers (six for the V8 version), 19-inch alloy wheels, HID headlamps, puddle lamps with Mustang logo projection, an infotainment system with a 2.8-inch touchscreen, ambient lighting and four driving modes. With the car being a CBU import, we can expect the India-spec model to be equipped with almost all the features seen on the Mustang sold internationally.
Prices for the Mustang GT V8 could be somewhere around Rs 80 lakh. Following the launch, Ford will be showcasing the car at Auto Expo 2016 in February.
Courtesy : Autocar