It’s here: this is the newest, freshest Ford Mustang. The 2024 Mustang looks a little familiar — it’s supposed to look like a ‘Stang, after all — but underneath there’s a ton of new tech and some tantalizing performance upgrades. So let’s get into it, shall we? The platform is a revamp of the old car’s architecture, and the engines are once again a 2.3-liter EcoBoost and a 5.0-liter nat asp Coyote V8. You know which one to choose. The V8 now features a dual-throttle body intake system and reportedly makes around 480 horsepower. If you’re dead set on the EcoBoost, you’ll get a new twin-scroll turbo with an electronic wastegate. It is likely to have around 330 horsepower. 0-60 mph and quarter mile times are TBC. Opt for the 10-speed automatic transmission and the new Mustang has a ‘Remote Rev’ function, which lets you start the engine and let off the throttle from the key fob. For when you really want to disturb the front doors of your neighborhood, maybe. The six-speed manual, meanwhile, gains automatic rev-matching for smoother downshifts. Whichever engine you choose, you can add a Performance Pack that features a Torsen LSD, stronger Brembo brakes, a strut tower brace and larger rear tires. GT cars with the Perf Pack feature six-piston calipers at the front and four-pistons at the rear. Adaptive dampers, active exhaust and Recaro seats are also offered. Despite appearances, the parking brake is actually electronic. Some versions have an ‘Electronic Drift Brake’ which locks only the rear wheels. The harder you pull on the brake, the more the wheels lock. Vaughn Gittin Jr was partly responsible for its development and it is designed to be removed if you want to fit a vertical grip. The first thing you’ll notice inside is the dashboard, with two cinema-sized screens. The infotainment touchscreen features Ford’s latest SYNC 4 system, in line with the Mustang Mach-E and upgraded Focus, and there’s an exclusive Mustang mode menu courtesy of the Unreal Engine. Meanwhile, the digital instrument cluster is much more configurable than Ford’s recent efforts, and even lets you see gauges reminiscent of the Foxbody Mustang. During the day the numbers are white. at night they glow green. If the graphics and features are too much, there’s a “Calm” configuration that only shows you basic driving information. If the standard GT isn’t fleshed out enough, Ford has revealed a Dark Horse version. Said to make around 500 horsepower, it’s mated to the Tremec manual from the outgoing GT350 and Mach 1. Also Read: Chrysler 300C SRT8 6.4L Is Brand’s Last HEMI V8 Car
