2018 포드 머스탱은 10단 자동변속기가 추가, 3.7 V6 엔진이 아예 삭제된 것이 특징. 실내는 12인치 풀 컬러 LCD 계기판이 추가되었다.
3.7 V6 엔진이 없다. 이로써 2.3 에코부스트와 5.0 V8 엔진만이 소비자들을 맞이하지만 아쉽지는 않다. 10단 자동변속기는 옵션. 다행히 2.3 에코부스트에서도 선택 가능한 옵션이다.
'마그네라이드 댐핑 시스템(Magneride Damping System)'은 스포티한 주행을 원하는 소비자라면 선택해도 좋다. 이 시스템은 자기장을 이용한 가변식 유압 조절장치 중 하나다. 서스펜션의 지속적인 요동을 일반 유압식 보다 섬세하게 잡아준다.
V8 모델에서만 선택 가능한 '가변 배기 시스템(Available Active Valve performance Exhaust)'은 배기음을 원할 때 조절할 수 있다.
'차선 이탈 방지 시스템(Lane Keeping)'도 적용됐다.
'어댑티브 크루즈 컨트롤(Adaptive cruse control)', '4가지 드라이브 모드 선택 패키지(selectable drive modes with 4-gang toggle switch pack)', '음성 인식 내비게이션(voice-activated Navigation System)' 등이 선택 가능하다.
12인치 풀컬러 LCD 클러스터는 기본 적용이 아니다. 클래식한 아날로그 계기판을 그리워하는 소비자는 걱정을 덜었다. 질감이 개선된 스티어링 휠은 따뜻한 열선을 적용할 수 있다.
차체 실루엣은 전체적으로 유지 했지만, 쉽게 바꿀 수 있는 범퍼, 리어램프 등, 쉽게 바꿀 수 있는 부분들은 다 바꿨다. 보닛 높이는 20mm나 낮춰 날렵함을 강조했다.
LED 헤드램프는 눈꼬리를 아주 살짝 내렸으며, 주간 주행등과 방향지시등은 가로로 배치했다. 프론트 범퍼는 스포티하게 바뀌었다.
리어램프는 ‘1’자 3개가 연달아 나열된 디자인에서 위아래만 살짝 ‘ㄷ’자 모양으로 꺾었다. 2개씩 한 쌍이 있는 트윈 듀얼 머플러와 어깨를 잔뜩 올린 리어 스포일러는 V8 모델에서만 선택 가능하다.
국내 출시된 기존 모델 가격은 4,535만원부터 시작한다. 신 모델의 가격은 이보다 소폭 오를 것으로 보인다.
Ford revealed the new Ford Mustang for Europe - delivering sleek new styling, sophisticated engine and suspension upgrades, advanced driver assistance technologies and more customisation options for the iconic sports car.
The instantly-recognisable, powerful Mustang profile now delivers a sleeker, more athletic appearance, enhanced with LED lighting technology, and a choice of 11 bold exterior colours and new alloy wheel options. The new Mustang is anticipated to be the fastest accelerating ever, with an enhanced 5.0â€'litre V8 engine that offers an anticipated 450 PS, combining with Ford's new 10â€'speed automatic transmission.
Tuned to match European driving expectations, Mustang's fun-to-drive character is optimised with sophisticated new MagneRide adjustable suspension and selectable Drive Modes, including a new customisable My Mode option. A new Active Valve Performance Exhaust even delivers an innovative Good Neighbour Mode for early-morning or late-night driving.
Ford Mustang driver assistance technologies including Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Keeping Aid enhance the driving experience with greater peace-of-mind. A contemporary, upscale interior features soft-touch materials and a 12-inch all-digital instrument cluster for a superior occupant experience.
"Europe's passion for Mustang has proven even greater than we imagined - almost 30,000 Mustangs are already bringing one of the most iconic sights in motoring to the continent's streets," said Steven Armstrong, group vice president and president, Europe Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company. "There are few cars on the road that can deliver such a combination of heritage, style and performance to such a wide audience. The new Ford Mustang offers the most compelling package yet."
Unmistakably Mustang
The exterior of the new Ford Mustang delivers a sleeker, more athletic appearance while retaining the instantly-recognisable character honed through more than 50 years of production. The bonnet profile is now lower with integrated air vents, combined with a revised lower grille design to give the Mustang a sharper, more aggressive face, while improving aerodynamics.
The Ford Mustang's dramatic rear-end design is further enhanced with a re-modelled bumper and diffuser element, accommodating standard quad-tailpipes for the 5.0-litre V8 model that testify to the power and performance available. In addition, Mustang is now offered with a new optional boot spoiler for an even sportier profile.
Crisp, clear and energy-efficient, Mustang's headlights, daytime running lights, indicators and iconic three-dimensional tri-bar tail lights now all feature LED technology as standard for Mustang models in Europe, with LED foglights also available. The front headlight bezels also have been restyled to reflect the trapezoidal shape of the upper grille.
A wider range of customisation options will enable Mustang customers in Europe to make even more of a statement. Three bold, dynamic new metallic paint colours are available - Kona Blue, Orange Fury and Royal Crimson. New 19-inch forged alloy wheels are offered in multiple finishes each with a unique character, including Nickel, Ebony Black and Polished Aluminium.
The new Ford Mustang interior delivers a more premium feel. Soft touch materials now feature for the door linings and the door handles are finished in aluminium. The centre console features a new hand-stitched, soft-touch wrap, finished with stitching in a contrast colour for a more dynamic and upscale feel.
Leather-trimmed, heated and cooled seats, and a heated steering wheel are also offered across the line-up for the first time for ultimate comfort. Right-hand drive customers can now also opt for the leather Recaro racing seat option in Ebony Black leather.
Ultimate performance
Exhilarating performance and a fun-to-drive experience have been at the heart of the Mustang's DNA since the first model was launched in 1964. New powertrain, chassis and technology enhancements enable the new Mustang to deliver the most rewarding driving experience yet.
Ford's 5.0-litre V8 engine has been further developed to deliver more power and a higher rev-limit than ever before. Anticipated peak power of 450 PS is supported by the introduction of Ford's new dual-fuel, high-pressure direct injection and low-pressure port fuel injection system, which also increases low-end torque.
The new Ford Mustang 2.3-litre EcoBoost delivers 290 PS, and offers a more responsive and engaging driving experience thanks to a transient overboost function for the turbocharger - triggered under heavy acceleration to provide an extra burst of boost following each up-shift - and Ford's new 10â€'speed transmission.
The advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission offers greater fuel efficiency, and improved acceleration. The gearbox's electronic control system enables settings that optimise performance for Drive Modes, and real-time adaptive shift-scheduling allows the transmission to adapt to changing conditions and select the right gear in any situation - from coast-road cruising to the drag-strip. Steering wheel-mounted paddles-shifters allow drivers maximum control.
"Typically, when you shift gears, you give up time," said Matthias Tonn, Mustang chief programme engineer, Ford of Europe. "The Mustang's new 10-speed transmission enables the engine to deliver peak power and torque while up-shifting, for faster acceleration and seamless performance. We expect the result to be our fastest accelerating Ford Mustang yet."
Ford's six-speed manual gearbox is enhanced to manage the power of the 5.0-litre V8 engine with a twin-disc clutch and dual-mass flywheel, for greater durability and quicker gear changes. The engine delivers Launch Control as standard for maximum traction and consistent standing starts. Electronic Line Lock that applies only the front brakes, allowing the driver to spin the rear wheels and warm the tyres while stationary, is now standard with the 2.3â€'litre EcoBoost engine, in addition to the 5.0â€'litre V8 - helping achieve optimised standing start performance.
Ford engineers have further optimised Ford Mustang's driving dynamics to deliver the most engaging driving experience yet. Recalibrated shock absorbers improve stability through corners, and rear suspension is stiffened with a cross-axis joint that reduces unwanted movement at each corner that can lead to body flex. Thicker anti-roll bars also better control body-roll for sharper handling.
A new optional MagneRide Damping System can deliver a lightning-quick response to changing road conditions. A unique fluid inside the damper can be electronically stimulated to offer higher or lower damping resistance, depending on the driving scenario. Sensors monitor conditions one thousand times per second to ensure optimum handling performance.
Two new Drive Modes are now offered to help drivers match electronic stability control, throttle response, automatic gear-shift patterns, steering and Active Valve Performance Exhaust settings to the driving scenario. In addition to Normal, Sport, Track and Snow/Wet Modes:
Drag Strip Mode optimises performance for maximum acceleration standing starts and quarter-mile performance at dedicated drag racing strips
My Mode enables drivers to select their own preferred settings for performance, dynamics and exhaust sound
New Active Valve Performance Exhaust technology means drivers can for the first time adjust the intensity of the Mustang's exhaust note to suit their mood and the driving scenario. The innovative Good Neighbour Mode can be programmed to automatically limit the exhaust's noise output at pre-programmed times of the day to avoid disturbing neighbours, not least when firing up the legendary 5.0-litre V8 early in the morning.
Smart tech for safety and convenience
The new Ford Mustang will be offered to customers in Europe with a comprehensive range of driver assistance technologies including Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection - designed to reduce the severity of and, in some cases, even mitigate frontal collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians.
Mustang for the first time will also be offered with Adaptive Cruise Control and Distance Alert technologies that help drivers maintain an appropriate distance to the vehicle ahead, as well as Lane Departure Warning that can warn when drivers unintentionally drift out of lane, and Lane Keeping Aid that can apply torque to the steering wheel to steer the vehicle back into lane. The sophisticated technologies will contribute to an improved Euro NCAP rating safety rating.
A customisable, all-digital, 12-inch LCD instrument cluster will deliver information displays optimised to match the selected Drive Mode - similar to the Ford GT supercar - helping drivers get the most from every driving experience. The cluster configuration will automatically change depending on Drive Mode, and can be programmed by the driver to display a range of gauges in one of seven colours. Drivers of Mustangs equipped with the 12-inch display will see an industry-first, video-game-style animation when the Electric Line Lock feature is activated.
The new Ford Mustang also features Ford's SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system, which allows drivers to control their connected smartphones, audio, navigation, and climate functions with conversational voice commands, and by using pinch and swipe gestures on the central 8-inch touch screen. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™.
Deliveries of the new Ford Mustang for customers in Europe will begin in 2018.
