Gearing up for the Mustang's 50th Anniversary, comes an all new mustang destined to ditch the retro styling of today.
Snapped during high-performance testing at a race course, the new images reveal a front end that clearly draws influence from the Evos concept, although the details have been massaged for a slightly more muscular look. In place of the concept’s narrowed headlights are larger units that invite comparison to the Fusion sedan, while the grille is an aggressive rendition of Ford’s latest hexagonal design.
Ford's 5.0L Coyote V8 will remain under the hood of the new Mustang GT, but power should grow from today's 420 horsepower to 450 horsepower.The 2015 Mustang will initially debut with six-speed transmissions, but a 10-speed automatic co-developed with GM will eventually be offered.
The underside of the ‘Stang is in line for a major overhaul - the car will make the switch from a solid rear axle to an independent setup for 2015, which should net a more compliant ride.
Of course, the 2015 Mustang won't be the first version of the pony car to employ an independent rear suspension, as the 1999-2002-era SVT Cobra also used an IRS.
Look for the next-generation Ford Mustang to make its first public debut sometime in 2014, possibly at the Detroit auto show.
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