While the world holds its breath for the Mustang-inspired EV crossover, Ford gave us one hell of a preview at this year’s 2019 SEMA Show. This one, however, is an actual muscle car called the Mustang Lithium prototype. As its name suggests, aff of its power is derived from electricity.
Ford also gave the Mustang Lithium Prototype a cool body kit, with even cooler blue decals
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1. Ford Mustang Lithium Prototype: Better than you think
Before you scream “Sacrilege!”, this electric Mustang can give its gasoline-powered sibling a fight. Its capable of generating 900 horsepower and an astounding 1,355 Nm of torque. Unlike most EVs, the Lithium comes with six-speed manual transmission.
In order to come up with this impressive one-off beast, Ford turned to automotive supplier Webasto, which supplied an 800-volt battery (similar to the Porsche Taycan) capable of supplying approximately one megawatt of power, double the amount produced by normal electric cars today, and enough to power 164 homes. Jumping Jupiter!
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Instead of the usual V8, the heavy lifting is handled by a Phi-Power dual-core electric motor along with dual power inverters. The motor is a single unit, which helps to lessen heat and generate more ussable power.
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2. Ford Mustang Lithium Prototype: It has a freaking manual!
What caught the attention of many skeptical car enthusiasts is the Getrag MT82 five-speed manual gearbox capable of handling the Mustang Lithium Prototype’s 1,356 Nm of torque.
Having a stick shift boils down to one very important thing; making EVs fun. The added weight does make the EV Mustang slower, but that’s beside the point, since the transmission can enable it to make peak power all the time!
Yep, only a pair of Recaros will be able to keep you from bouncing around when driving this thing
To complement all that horsepower, Ford gave the Mustang Lithium Prototype a lowered suspension, a beefy strut tower brace, a fancy body kit with carbon fiber, a Super 8.8 Torsen differential, and six-piston Brembos brakes which are the same ones found on the Shelby GT350.
As an EV, the Lithium is anything but boring. And if ever Ford decides to actually greenlight the Mustang Lithium Prototype for mass production, well, let’s just say that more people will be attracted to the idea of buying and driving electric vehicles.
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A lot of car guys wish that automakers will make EVs as fun as this.
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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 2025 price Philippines from Php 3,499,000 to Php 3,999,000, depending on the variants. 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.
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 of 137 mm. The Mustang is competing in the local market against the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Nissan 370Z.
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Ford Mustang Launch
The Ford Mustang Philippines has been around since the 1960's. Since then, the Ford-produced pony car has been through six generations which have been sold in numerous countries around the world. It wasn't until 2015 that the Mustang entered the Philippine market.
For 2018, Ford then gave the pony car an update. This one made its debut at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show, and it received a new convertible variant, a new exhaust system, as well as a magnaride suspension system.
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Ford Mustang Exterior
The Philippine-spec Mustang can either come in a fastback configuration or a convertible configuration. Common among these two different layouts are a wide, aggressive grille, a long hood, and the three-bar taillights. Speaking of lights, this pony car from the Blue Oval is also equipped with LED headlamps, LED turn signal lamps, as well as a front fog lamp. For wheels, all variants of the model ride on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels.
Common among these two different layouts are a wide, aggressive grille, a long hood, and the three-bar taillights.
The Ford Mustang has six available color options. This includes Magnetic Metallic, Competition Orange, Red Race, Oxford White, Black, and Tripple Yellow Tri-Coat.
Ford Mustang Interior
Inside, the Mustang for the Philippine market gets a well-arranged, premium interior made out of a combination of sturdy plastic, leather, and metal. Soft-touch surfaces are abundant, which include the touch points on the interior door cards, on the elbow rests, steering wheel, and on key spots on the dashboard.
Inside, the Mustang for the Philippine market gets a well-arranged, premium interior.
For seating, its four occupants make use of leather-wrapped seats and are kept comfortable by a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The driver is then provided a multi-function steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustability, a push-to-start button, and a digital gauge cluster. The driver's seat on all Mustang variants can also be adjusted electronically.
Technology & Safety Features
To handle entertainment, the Ford Mustang for the Philippine market is equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen capable of connecting via Ford's Sync 3 software. It also has Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and an aux-in port. The said infotainment system is linked to a 12-piece Shaker Pro audio system.
For ease of use, the Ford sports car comes standard with adaptive cruise control, a rearview parking camera, parking sensors, a hill-start assist, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
For the EcoBoost variant, safety is handled by seven airbags. The GT variants on the other hand get five airbags. The entire variant lineup however, comes standard with anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability and traction control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, a tire pressure monitor, a car alarm and engine immobilizer, and ISOFIX child seat tethers.
Platform & Chassis
The American coupe uses Ford's S550 platform, but like all the models that came before, it retains the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. For suspensions, this Ford model uses a McPherson Strut for the front and a fully independent rear suspension. Braking is handled by disc brakes all around, and all trims of this car use a hand-operated manual parking brake.
In terms of dimensions, the Mustang Philippines is 4,788mm long, 2081mm wide, and 1,395mm in height. Its wheelbase has a length of 2,721mm, and it has a ground clearance of 137mm.
Ford Mustang Engine & Drivetrain
The Philippine-market Mustang has two engine options. The smaller one is the 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 gasoline engine. At most, this four-banger can produce up to 310 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque. The GT variants get the larger, 5.0-liter V8 gasoline Coyote engine, which can make up to 460 horsepower and 569 Nm of torque. The only variant that gets a six-speed manual transmission is the Mustang GT 5.0 Premium Convertible MT. The rest are equipped with a ten-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.
Available colors for the Ford Mustang Philippines are Shadow Black, Iconic Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Race Red Metallic, Velocity Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Twister Orange Metallic Tri-Coat, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Grabber Yellow, and Rapid Red Metallic.
In comparison to rivals such as the Dodge Challenger 2025 and Chevrolet Camaro that offer one engine only in the local market, the Ford Mustang can be considered as one of the most versatile sports cars thanks to its price and engine options.
Ford Mustang 2025 Price List
Let's check out the Ford Mustang 2025 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost Premium AT Fastback | ₱3,499,000 |
| Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 GT Premium AT Fastback | ₱3,999,000 |
Ford Mustang Pros & Cons
Pros
- Offers different engine options
- Rich history
- Distinctive sports car design
Cons
- Lack of manual option in PH-spec Mustang
- Tight second-row seats
- No AWD
Ford Mustang FAQs
1. What type of wheel drive is the Ford Mustang 2025?
The Ford Mustang 2025 is a rear wheel drive car.
2. How much is the Ford Mustang 2025 in the Philippines?
The price of the Ford Mustang 2025 ranges from P3,499,000 to P3,999,000, depending on the variant.
3. Is the Ford Mustang a 4-seater?
Yes, all of the Mustang variants come with 4 seat configuration.
4. What are the dimensions of the Ford Mustang 2025?
The Mustang 2025 dimensions are 4,788mm long, 2,081mm wide and 1,395mm in height.
5. How many colors is the Ford Mustang 2025 available?
The Ford Mustang 2025 is available in Grabber Blue, Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Eruption Green, Shadow Black, Dark Matter Gray, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Mischievous Purple, Race Red, and Oxford White.
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