Ford Mustang to be released in EU

JRS · 13 Jan 2014 at 23:37

Gibbo said:
It actually even looks good in green.

Just a bit too light for Highland Green. Close though:

Garfo · 14 Jan 2014 at 08:18

always wanted a mustang

Could be my chance

Uncle_Gravy · 14 Jan 2014 at 08:22

British Racing Green :rolleyes:

Sin_Chase · 14 Jan 2014 at 14:01

Rilot said:
If this handles properly, it could be a realistic replacement for my S2000. I was planning to wait until F-Type V8Rs drop to sensible money but a piece of American muscle is very appealing. Cabrio though of course.

Took the words right out of my mouth

Indie · 14 Jan 2014 at 15:00

I simply must have one.

Lethal` · 14 Jan 2014 at 18:28

Tempting after owning one in the states, but I've got to agree with GSXRMotivistar - the fact they'll be widely available lessens the appeal of having one here...

Begbie · 20 Apr 2014 at 17:15

Any official pricing?

Joe T · 20 Apr 2014 at 17:22

A way off yet. Order banks arent even open yet for the US, and the UK is years after that.

The PH article has some guesstimate pricing.

Helios1234 · 20 Apr 2014 at 17:37

You can pre-order on the 24th next month to secure one of 500 coming to Europe in the first batch.

Horse Pop · 20 Apr 2014 at 17:51

Genuinely think this could be a really good enthusiasts car.

The combination of the new RS engine (I'd be surprised if it wasn't very tunable - ST250 engine is already Bluefinning up to 300-ish bhp. That's just with a remap) and IRS should make it rather good. If past models are anything to go by this should be very well supported for aftermarket bits.

Honestly think the only obstacle to it doing well is "it's a mustang". If Ford were really boxing clever they'd sell it as a Capri over here

ShadowMan · 20 Apr 2014 at 19:23

Helios1234 said:
You can pre-order on the 24th next month to secure one of 500 coming to Europe in the first batch.

Sent my local dealership an email requesting more details on this as was going to be looking at new cars in 2015 anyway. The current LHD Mustang was near the top of my list but a new RHD one may peak it even higher.

Depending on pricing, wait times and when I can test drive one, I may just have to go for it. I don't think I could ever put money down on a car without at least trying it first but being a Mustang I would be tempted anyway.

xs2man · 20 Apr 2014 at 19:27

I would imagine that if you get one of the first 500 anyway, you'll probably be safe enough with your money if you didn't like it initially.

Helios1234 · 20 Apr 2014 at 23:16

ShadowMan said:
Sent my local dealership an email requesting more details on this as was going to be looking at new cars in 2015 anyway. The current LHD Mustang was near the top of my list but a new RHD one may peak it even higher.

Depending on pricing, wait times and when I can test drive one, I may just have to go for it. I don't think I could ever put money down on a car without at least trying it first but being a Mustang I would be tempted anyway.

I was at a dealership yesterday and asked for more details regarding the release and pricing. He said there was no information relating to pricing and they are still finalising the car. He mentioned that 500 will be available to pre-order but that's for all of Europe. Based on the Ford website, they will be available to pre-order during the Champions League final. Apparently, based on what someone on Mustang6g found out, the specs will be released in the next 3-4 weeks. But I am curious as to how the whole pre-ordering will actually work.

Glaucus · 20 Apr 2014 at 23:19

Gibbo said:
It actually even looks good in green.

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That looks spectacular in that colour, 4 cylinder blasphemy though. What is the v8 version?

Muffin` · 20 Apr 2014 at 23:25

For the times they are a changin

sansnom · 21 Apr 2014 at 02:05

Could've sworn I read somewhere ( think topgear?) that the 4cyl would be priced at 30k with the v8 priced around 38k

Helios1234 · 21 Apr 2014 at 13:52

sansnom said:
Could've sworn I read somewhere ( think topgear?) that the 4cyl would be priced at 30k with the v8 priced around 38k

Any pricing is just rumour at the moment but I hope that's right. I can see it being more expensive though

Gibbo · 21 Apr 2014 at 14:01

sansnom said:
Could've sworn I read somewhere ( think topgear?) that the 4cyl would be priced at 30k with the v8 priced around 38k

Well if 38k gets you one with right options, sport suspension, buckets, performance tyres, 3.91 diff, sound system and nav, that won't be too bad. Could even be potential of a profit if the first year is limited to 500 cars.

Of course will depend if the UK models have the same worth having options the Americans get, knowing our luck the UK car will be a set specification with very little options.

Helios1234 · 21 Apr 2014 at 14:04

Gibbo said:
Well if 38k gets you one with right options, sport suspension, buckets, performance tyres, 3.91 diff, sound system and nav, that won't be too bad. Could even be potential of a profit if the first year is limited to 500 cars.

Of course will depend if the UK models have the same worth having options the Americans get, knowing our luck the UK car will be a set specification with very little options.

I don't think that will be a problem. Apparently, all the European cars will get the performance pack as standard, unlike the US ones. The only thing we seem to be missing from what I've seen/read is the choice of the colour guard and 20inch wheels.

Gibbo · 21 Apr 2014 at 14:08

Helios1234 said:
I don't think that will be a problem. Apparently, all the European cars will get the performance pack as standard, unlike the US ones. The only thing we seem to be missing from what I've seen/read is the choice of the colour guard and 20inch wheels.

I am normally against bigger wheels but on my Mustang the 20" gave better handling and feel compared to the 18"'s I found, so 19" or 20" is a good choice to make.