Mustang was the best-selling sports car in the world in 2018, selling 113,066 vehicles, according to data from IHS Markit. It marks the fourth straight year of the global leadership of the Mustang as the world’s best-selling sports coupe,* and as the best-selling sports car in the United States with 75,842 Mustangs sold.**
What can we say? The world loves our Mustang.
And there will be even more to love with the 2020 model. Case in point, a new available 2.3L High Performance Package.
“Everyone who knows the Focus RS 2.3L engine just loves it, and we were always kicking around the idea of stuffing one into a Mustang,” said Carl Widmann, the Mustang chief engineer. “Eventually that happened and once we drove it, we all agreed – ‘We’ve got to do this!’”
What can we say? The world loves our Mustang.
And there will be even more to love with the 2020 model. Case in point, a new available 2.3L High Performance Package.
“Everyone who knows the Focus RS 2.3L engine just loves it, and we were always kicking around the idea of stuffing one into a Mustang,” said Carl Widmann, the Mustang chief engineer. “Eventually that happened and once we drove it, we all agreed – ‘We’ve got to do this!’”
The new 2.3L High Performance Package has a near 50/50 weight distribution coupled with Mustang GT brakes, aerodynamics and suspension components. New performance calibration tuning is applied to the steering, anti-lock braking, stability control and driver-selectable drive modes.
There’s an available EcoBoost® Handling Package with next-generation MagneRide® dampers, a TORSEN® 3.55:1 limited-slip rear axle and wider, 19x9.5-inch premium painted aluminum wheels with 265/40R19 Pirelli® Corsa4 summer tires.
Speaking of potent Mustang models, the more-than-700-horsepower 2020 Shelby® GT500® is the quickest accelerating, most aerodynamic production Mustang ever – and we did that by having our Ford Performance designers and powertrain and aerodynamics engineers function as a virtual racing team to test hundreds of designs, both digitally and physically, by way of computers and 3D printing.
For example, more than 500 3D thermal and aerodynamic designs were analyzed to maximize aerodynamic performance and cooling, with more advanced models driven on full chassis simulators at the Ford technical center with professional racing drivers. Key design simulations included cooling systems, front fascia and splitter designs along with brake ducting, rear spoiler designs and, ultimately, the largest-ever production hood vent on a Ford vehicle at 6.2 square feet.
Also, the most promising designs were printed in a matter of minutes, not months, speeding development time. And a new rear spoiler design known by the aero team as “the swing” – a hybrid between a spoiler and a wing – also came from the advanced simulations and prototyping process.
There’s an available EcoBoost® Handling Package with next-generation MagneRide® dampers, a TORSEN® 3.55:1 limited-slip rear axle and wider, 19x9.5-inch premium painted aluminum wheels with 265/40R19 Pirelli® Corsa4 summer tires.
Speaking of potent Mustang models, the more-than-700-horsepower 2020 Shelby® GT500® is the quickest accelerating, most aerodynamic production Mustang ever – and we did that by having our Ford Performance designers and powertrain and aerodynamics engineers function as a virtual racing team to test hundreds of designs, both digitally and physically, by way of computers and 3D printing.
For example, more than 500 3D thermal and aerodynamic designs were analyzed to maximize aerodynamic performance and cooling, with more advanced models driven on full chassis simulators at the Ford technical center with professional racing drivers. Key design simulations included cooling systems, front fascia and splitter designs along with brake ducting, rear spoiler designs and, ultimately, the largest-ever production hood vent on a Ford vehicle at 6.2 square feet.
Also, the most promising designs were printed in a matter of minutes, not months, speeding development time. And a new rear spoiler design known by the aero team as “the swing” – a hybrid between a spoiler and a wing – also came from the advanced simulations and prototyping process.
Of course, if all these stealth performance internals don’t make enough of an outward statement for you, you can always opt for Grabber Lime high-impact green paint, now available for the 2020 Shelby GT500, which is due at dealerships this fall. We brought back this popular 1970s shade, plus added the equally eye-grabbing Twister Orange color. Other new hues include Iconic Silver and Red Hot Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.
“These bright, vibrant retro colors are trending in design – in home furnishings, sportswear and even appliances,” said Barb Whalen, Ford Color and Materials Manager.
These are just a few of the many reasons why the best-selling Mustang is the car heard – and seen – around the world.
*Global sales data are based on IHS Markit 2018 total new vehicle registrations for all sports car segments. U.S. sales are based on 2018 industry reported sales.
**2018 CY industry reported sales.
GT500 and Shelby are registered trademarks of Carroll Hall Shelby Trust.
“These bright, vibrant retro colors are trending in design – in home furnishings, sportswear and even appliances,” said Barb Whalen, Ford Color and Materials Manager.
These are just a few of the many reasons why the best-selling Mustang is the car heard – and seen – around the world.
*Global sales data are based on IHS Markit 2018 total new vehicle registrations for all sports car segments. U.S. sales are based on 2018 industry reported sales.
**2018 CY industry reported sales.
GT500 and Shelby are registered trademarks of Carroll Hall Shelby Trust.