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PHOTOS | Ford Mustang: The evolution of an icon

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From its 1964 debut to today, the Ford Mustang has left an enduring legacy in the automotive world. Fusing power, performance, and style, it stands as a testament to motoring ingenuity. Over the years, standout models have shaped its evolution, captivating enthusiasts around the globe.
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It’s Official: New Ford Mustang Coming to SA in 2024

When will the 7th-gen Ford Mustang blast into SA? Well, the Blue Oval brand has finally confirmed a 2024 launch, though it’s no longer building the outgoing model…

When the wraps came off the 7th-generation Ford Mustang a full year ago, there was no indication from the Blue Oval brand’s local division of when the fresh-faced version of the pony car would arrive in South Africa. Now, however, we finally have some clarity.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has confirmed to Cars.co.za the new S650-series Mustang “is expected to arrive in South Africa sometime during 2024”. Though that’s not terribly specific in terms of timing, it’s at least an official confirmation the new Mustang is indeed on its way to local roads.

In addition, we asked the automaker whether its Flat Rock assembly plant in Michigan was still churning out examples of the outgoing S550 model. The Dearborn-based company’s local division confirmed to us that “production of the 6th-generation Mustang has ended”.

Judging by the latest sales figures from industry representative body Naamsa, there’s still stock of the outgoing model in Mzansi, with August 2023 – when 44 units were registered locally – proving to be the nameplate’s best month of the year thus far (just edging out July’s 42 units). Over the opening 8 months of 2023, as many as 194 examples of the 6th-gen Mustang have been sold in SA.

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It's Official: New Ford Mustang Coming to SA in 2024

When will the new Ford Mustang blast into SA? Well, the brand has confirmed a 2024 launch, though it’s no longer building the outgoing model…
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Rolling Thunder: Ford Mustang Dark Horse was honed in innovative wind tunnel

Wind tunnels are nothing new in the world of car design with manufacturers constantly trying to achieve a perfect balance between air resistance and design in an effort to improve a vehicle’s aerodynamic behaviour.

It’s obviously one of the most important aspects in Formula 1 which is why when Red Bull was found guilty of breaking the cost cap limit in 2021, they were given a 10 percent reduction in aerodynamic testing for 12 months from October 2022 and a $7-million dollar fine.

It’s certainly not a one size fits all as tailored aerodynamics are a key step in the development of new vehicles. For passenger vehicles and trucks the goal is to achieve a low drag for a more efficient vehicle.

However, when it comes to track-ready and racing cars aerodynamics trade low drag for increased downforce because that’s what you want when you go tearing around a track and tackle corners and hairpin bends.

 
Ford’s supercharger kit for the new Mustang unleashes up to 600kW

In this era of downsized engines and electrification, Ford Mustang fans breathed a sigh of relief when the newest version was revealed last year.

With a V8 heart still beating beneath the bonnet, the new-generation pony car keeps the muscle car tradition well and alive.

Yet although the standard GT with its 362kW normally aspirated 5.0-litre does all that and more, it’s not exactly a supercar killer.

Whether it needs to be is another question, but for those wanting more ponies (and we’re talking exponentially here) Ford Performance will be offering a supercharger kit that enables outputs of nearly 600kW.

The new Ford Mustang FP800S concept package was introduced at the Sema show in Las Vegas this week and was designed to fit any 2024 Mustang GT.

The kit comes with a 3.0-litre Whipple twin-screw supercharger as well as a high flow intercooler pump, intercooled air bypass system, 120mm dual air intake system, high flow dual beam fuel injectors and 92mm throttle body.

The supercharger kit will be available independently of the aforementioned FP800S package, which also includes a Ford Performance half-shaft upgrade kit and a street lowering kit.

Further to that, clients can opt for a carbon fibre aerodynamic package and Borla Extreme cat-back exhaust system.

 
Want an 800hp Mustang? Ford’s got you covered with its new supercharger

A new bolt-on kit gives the seventh-gen Mustang mad power

Fab as the new Mustang GT is with its 480hp free-breathing V8, Ford knows some of its customers only care about big power numbers. So for them, the company created a new supercharger kit that massively increases the V8’s output. Like, to the tune of 800hp. Holy moly.

Available through Ford’s performance parts catalog, this add-on includes a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger and all the necessary parts needed to make it perform properly – things like high-flow fuel injectors, a huge heat exchanger, dual air intakes and intercoolers, and more. The whole get-up includes a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, and it even passes 50-state emissions requirements, too.

More good news: Ford says you can install the supercharger kit on the V8 engine regardless of transmission, so 800hp can be yours no matter if your Mustang has the six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic gearbox. This upgrade won’t work with the 500hp Mustang Dark Horse, however, but don’t worry, Ford says a supercharger kit specifically made for this model will be available in the not-too-distant future.

The 800hp supercharger upgrade makes its public debut at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week, but you’ll have to wait a few more months before forking over the cash to get one yourself. How much does it cost? No idea. But considering similar supercharger upgrades cost upwards of $10,000 to $15,000, expect this one to run you about the same. Ford will announce final pricing next year.

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Want an 800hp Mustang? Ford’s got you covered with its new supercharger

A new bolt-on kit gives the seventh-gen Mustang mad power
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Ford Mustang GT California Special Convertible

Standing out on the road has been a hallmark of the Ford Mustang® experience for 59 years. And now, as Mustang prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, Ford is putting a modern, vibrant spin on the popular California Special®.

"The original California Special package was geared toward California's optimistic and carefree driving culture. We're refocusing on those elements for the 2024 Mustang GT California Special, which brings vibrant style that looks as at home on Colorado Boulevard as it does on the Pacific Coast Highway," said Mustang Brand Manager Joe Bellino. "Rave Blue is such a distinct and exciting color, it really does make the California Special stand out not only from other Mustang models, but from previous California Special models."

The California Special package features eye-catching Rave Blue details. The signature color appears on the nostril intakes, which flank a new horizontal-slat grille complete with low gloss black strakes. The headlights are surrounded by black bezels while Ford Mustang GT California Special-specific graphics in Medium Light Rave Blue and High- and Low-Gloss Black appear on the lower body sides.

The California Special package is available with two 19.0-inch wheel options. The standard Carbonized Gray wheels have a GT/CS pad-printed logo in Rave Blue, while the optional Performance Pack wheel combines a machined face with Rave Blue pockets. The 5.0-liter engine badge on the front fenders and the GT badge at the back add Rave Blue outlines to black centers - like the GT Performance Package, there is a Performance Pack-specific badge. The GT/CS badge in the grille is also finished in Rave Blue.


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Ford’s new Mustang GT California Special celebrates the best coast

The styling upgrades are relatively inexpensive and look pretty stinkin’ cool

Coastal California is definitely a vibe – one the Ford Mustang has been embracing for decades. So it’s only fitting that there’s a California Special package for the new seventh-generation Mustang coupe and convertible, debuting this week ahead of its public showing at – where else? – the Los Angeles auto show.

The California Special is a $1,995 styling package you can add to the Mustang GT’s Premium trim. Rave Blue is the standout color unique to this updo, and you'll find it on the grille's nostrils and some of the badges. Two different 19-inch wheel options are available, and if you get the Mustang GT's Performance Pack, the wheels have Rave Blue pockets.

Step inside and there's more blue to be found, with Navy Pier upholstery (sounds like a nautical boutique, doesn't it?) and black leather. You'll find California Special badges on the gauge cluster and floor mats, and there are bits of Raptor Blue and Metal Gray contrast stitching on the doors and dashboard.

Since it’s based on the Mustang GT, the California Special comes with Ford’s outstanding 5.0-liter free-breathing V8 engine, making 480hp and 415lb ft of torque in its standard tune, or 486hp and 418lb ft if you get the performance exhaust. Both six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmissions are available, but please, get the manual. It’s just so good.

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Ford’s new Mustang GT California Special celebrates the best coast

The styling upgrades are relatively inexpensive and look pretty stinkin’ cool
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New Ford Mustang locked in for early 2024 South African launch

The new-generation Ford Mustang is finally on the horizon for South African buyers.

Ford confirmed this week that the new pony car would be launched locally in early 2024, with the GT Fastback model being first out the starting blocks, followed by the Dark Horse in the second quarter of next year.

The Ford Mustang GT keeps the muscle car tradition alive and kicking with an extensively updated “Coyote” 5.0-litre normally aspirated V8 petrol engine that now produces 362kW and 567Nm, up from the current model’s 330kW and 529Nm outputs.

But if the regular GT is not hardcore enough, you might want to wait for the 372kW Dark Horse, which gets a modified version of the aforementioned V8, complete with specially modified piston conrods inherited from the Shelby GT500.

Created to be a track day toy of the highest order, the Dark Horse Mustang also gets unique chassis tuning, larger rear sway bars and MagneRide shocks that are capable of monitoring wheel and tyre movement 1,000 times per second.

 
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