A concept prototype of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang has been caught on camera — and the spy footage has enthusiasts the world over talking about one of the most anticipated muscle car revolutions in decades.
A concept car of the 2015 Ford Mustang has been caught on camera. There are a lot of speculations and rumors about the next generation Mustang — in terms of the engine lineup we should be cautious, but here is what we know so far about what Ford has in store for its epic performance machine.
The Engine Lineup
The entry-level model is expected to carry a V6 engine, though Ford’s exact displacement and output figures for this variant remain unconfirmed. Moving up the range, a four-cylinder 2.3L EcoBoost unit is anticipated to produce around 350HP (261 kW) — a significant figure for a turbocharged four-pot in a mainstream muscle car.
The headline performer will remain the beloved V8 5.0L engine, expected to produce around 450HP (335 kW). And at the very top of the range, the most powerful and premium Shelby GT500 could come equipped with a naturally aspirated engine, departing from the familiar 5.8L supercharged mill that underpins the outgoing version.
Watch the Spy Video
Watch the spy video below and tell us what you think! Listen closely and you can hear the soundtrack of what sounds very much like a turbocharged four-cylinder engine at work — confirmation, perhaps, that the EcoBoost variant is well into development.
Spy Video — 2015 Ford Mustang on Public Roads
What Else We Know
The 2015 Mustang is being developed on an all-new platform internally called the S550. Key changes over the current car include an independent rear suspension — a first for a regular-production Mustang — which should dramatically improve handling and ride quality. The car will also be offered globally for the first time, in accordance with Ford’s “One Ford” strategy, meaning retro styling cues may be toned down in favour of a more internationally appealing look.
An initial run of 1,000 examples is expected to be sold as 2014.5 models — a nod to the original Mustang, which was famously introduced as a 1964.5 model. The 2015 Mustang is expected to debut officially at the New York Auto Show in April 2014, just in time to celebrate the nameplate’s 50th anniversary.