Most of you have already read about the next-generation Ford Mustang revealed at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show. But to refresh your memory, Ford will start selling the famous pony car in 2023. Now, Ford has actual output figures for the top-spec Dark Horse variant. Specifically, it can make up to 500 horsepower and 567 Nm of torque.
The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Thanks to those figures, the Dark Horse Mustang is shaping up to be the most powerful naturally aspirated V8-powered car in Ford’s current lineup. That’s also a lot of ponies over the previous generation model’s 462-horsepower Mustang Mach 1 version.
With regards to how the Dark Horse’s 5.0-liter power unit achieved this, it’s thanks to forged connecting rods, stronger camshafts, and a “uniquely balanced” crankshaft. With those parts, the engine can take higher pressures necessary for making loads of horsepower without a turbo.
Further adding to the sportiness of the Mustang Dark Horse is the availability of a Tremec six-speed close-ratio manual gearbox, though a ten-speed automatic gearbox will also be made available. Also, the more affordable four-cylinder EcoBoost versions will only come with automatic gearboxes globally.
Mustang Dark Horse from the rear
For the other two next-gen Mustang trims, there are also performance gains as well. The GT variants can now make up to 486 horsepower and 566 Nm of torque. That’s a considerable bump in power over the old GT Mustang trims.
In turn, the next-gen EcoBoost versions can churn out up to 315 horsepower and 474 Nm of torque. For reference, the previous-gen EcoBoost Mustang can make up to 310 horsepower. In this case, the output bump isn’t as dramatic as the other next-gen Mustang trims, but the additional 5 horsepower still sounds like a win for the Blue Oval Brand.
The next-gen Mustang GT
So when is the Philippine market getting the 2023 Ford Mustang? Well, there’s no word from Ford Philippines about this as of yet. As a side note, it also looks like the Australians are getting the next-gen Mustang first.
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Know more about Ford Mustang 2024
Arguably the most popular vehicle from the Blue Oval company, the Ford Mustang is one powerful coupe that is competing in the market with its sixth-gen model. Ford Mustang 2023 Price Philippines from Php 2,948,000 to Php 7,760,000, depending on the variant. Speaking of variants, the Mustang comes with four variants in the Philippines, namely the 2.3L EcoBoost, 5.0L GT Fastback, 5.0L GT Convertible, and Shelby GT500. The base Mustang uses a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine that makes 310 hp and 475 Nm of torque, while the GT variants are powered by a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that generates 460 hp and 569 Nm of torque. As for the top-spec Shelby GT500, it boasts a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that churns out 760 hp and 847 Nm of torque. Only the Shelby GT500 utilizes a 7-speed Tremec dual-clutch transmission, while the rest offer a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.
In terms of dimensions, this American sports car has a length of 4,788 mm, a width of 2,081 mm, and a height of 1,395 mm. Additionally, it comes with a wheelbase length of 2,721 mm and a ground clearance rated at 137 mm. The Mustang is competing in the local market against the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Nissan 370Z.
₱ 3,048,000 - ₱ 7,760,000
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