Ford Mustang is coming in Right Hand Drive...in 2015

[PraxxtorCruel]

Ford has finally bowed to demands from UK enthusiasts and will engineer a right-hand-drive version of the next-generation Ford Mustang pony car. The announcement comes as Ford reveals an expanded line-up, including the Ford Ecosport and Ford Edge.

The British Mustang is also likely to miss out on the archetypal musclecar engine — a throbbing 302 cu in (5.0-litre) V8. Instead it’s tipped to be powered by a 300bhp-plus 3.7-litre V6 or a 250bhp four-cylinder turbo EcoBoost, most likely of two-litre capacity.

Link: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-mustang-promises-right-hand-drive-2015

 

[Yaayuh!]

No big V8 = not a Mustang.

/thread.

 

[Janesy B]

No big V8 = not a Mustang.

/thread.

Thanks for that.

Nothing wrong with the V6 engines, especially in this country.

 

[flibbage0]

Well that misses the point if it ends up with a four cylinder engine.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Thanks for that.

Nothing wrong with the V6 engines, especially in this country.

I do jest. There were a load of non V8 versions in the past. Just would be nice to have the giant oversized V8 version as well

 

[a1ex2001]

Brilliant, shame it will still be far to expensive over here for what it is.

 

[PraxxtorCruel]

Well if we keep bugging them about the V8, perhaps they might budge on their decision?

 

[Janesy B]

I do jest. There were a load of non V8 versions in the past. Just would be nice to have the giant oversized V8 version as well

Well if you want a V8 you can always buy http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2208355.htm + http://imgur.com/bIPrK

 

[Rybo89]

Thanks for that.

Nothing wrong with the V6 engines, especially in this country.

Still, the V8 is more suitable for the car itself. I loved my uncles, though it started rusting on the bonnet after just a year...

 

[Peerzy]

Interesting, as much next car will hopefully be one. I wonder if this will make it easier to get insured on one, as that's the only thing stopping me having one right now!

 

[Rybo89]

Well if you want a V8 you can always buy http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2208355.htm + http://imgur.com/bIPrK

Such awesome looking cars! Massive road presence aswell.

 

[Janesy B]

Still, the V8 is more suitable for the car itself. I loved my uncles, though it started rusting on the bonnet after just a year...

Known problem that was fixed under warranty in the States...

 

[PraxxtorCruel]

Such awesome looking cars! Massive road presence aswell.

The fuel consumption must be under 10, right?

 

[233]

370 bhp and rwd still an epic combo I'd imagine a quick flash map would see the 6 pot turbo north of 400 bhp by a fair amount too

 

[Peerzy]

The fuel consumption must be under 10, right?

Depends what engine, the V8's I'd say anywhere between 8MPG - 15MPG. The V6 is actually a fair bit better, no idea on the 4 pot as it's not in a Mustang yet.

What you lose in fuel costs you save back in other running costs like servicing and repairs though as they are as simple as you can get to work on.

 

[rossk26]

2 litre 4 cyl engine just doesn't work in a mustang for me.

Guess it will keep all the eco hippies happy though. Stupid EU rules.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Imagine the amount of empty space under the bonnet with a 2L engine in it... hahaha!

 

[rjk]

surely there would be a way to buy the cheap one and chuck the v8 in there?

 

[Raymond Lin]

Better start saving!

 

[crinkleshoes]

Thanks for that.

Nothing wrong with the V6 engines, especially in this country.

the Mustang V6s are ****

No V8 = not a real mustang