Ford to offer 7th-gen Mustang with 2.3-liter EcoBoost, 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engines

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The seventh-generation Ford Mustang made its global debut last week via a special event staged for Ford Mustang fans, owners, and the Blue Oval brand’s employees.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What are the transmission options for the seventh-generation Ford Mustang?

    According to Ford, the seventh-gen Mustang will get a standard six-speed manual gearbox and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
  • What feature has been confirmed for the manual transmission-equipped seventh-gen Mustang?

    The manual transmission-equipped seventh-generation Ford Mustang will get standard rev-matching system.
  • Per the Dearborn-based automotive brand, the new pony car adds another chapter to an icon, delivering the looks, sound, and appeal of the world’s best-selling sports coupe for seven years running. And at the heart of it will be two new engines.

    Customers who desire Mustang’s fun-to-drive feeling with fuel efficiency benefits can opt for the EcoBoost model, powered by an all-new, four-cylinder turbocharged 2.3-liter powertrain. Th engine could make for a great choice for those who will use the seventh-generation "‘Stang" as a daily driver.

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    Meanwhile, those who desire more can get the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine available in the GT trim. The fourth-generation 5.0-liter is set to deliver the most naturally-aspirated horsepower of any Mustang GT thanks to an innovative dual air intake box and dual-throttle body design, that helps minimize induction loss by enabling higher air flow rates.

    Ford confirmed that the 5.0-liter mill can be mated with either a standard six-speed manual gearbox or a 10-speed automatic transmission. The stick-shift model gets standard rev-matching that helps in holding the engine’s revolutions per minute (RPM) when the clutch is engaged. This retains peak torque between manual gear changes, delivering even more precision, thrill and better refinement, Ford explained.

    As for the 2.3-liter engine, Ford has made no announcements as to what transmission options will be available.

    The two new engines will be accompanied by six available drive modes: Normal, Sport, Slippery, Drag, and Track plus a customizable setting with up to six individual profiles, tailored to the driver’s view ahead of them.

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    Both Mustang GT and EcoBoost models will be available with an optional Performance Pack, which adds a host of track-focused features, including a front Tower Brace, Torsen Limited Slip Differential and optional MagneRide active suspension, wider rear wheels and tires, and larger, 390-millimeter (mm) front and 355mm rear Brembo brakes.

    The GT Performance Pack adds brake ducts for even more enhanced cooling and a standard auxiliary engine oil cooler. The Performance Pack also offers optional Recaro seats and an active exhaust.

    A segment-first electronic drift brake takes new technology to the racetrack, unlocking the rear-wheel-drive drifting capability of Mustang with the visual appeal and functionality of a traditional, mechanical hand brake. The Performance Electronic Parking Brake comes standard with the Performance Pack on all Mustang models, engineered for novice drivers to learn and improve their drift skills while also providing expert drivers with a competition-ready system.

    “This is the most athletic and confidence-inspiring Mustang EcoBoost and GT to drive yet. Whether driving an automatic or manual transmission, thanks to drive modes combined with fine-tuned digital engine, suspension, and steering controls, we’re now able to give drivers peak performance everywhere, from their favorite roads to their local track,” said Ford Mustang Chief Nameplate Engineer Ed Krenz.

    Ford has not yet announced the seventh-generation Mustang’s launch date but word on the web says it will arrive at United States' dealerships either late 2022 or early 2023.

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