Ford Australia has announced surprisingly low prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang, which will arrive locally a bit later this year.
Six variants will go on sale, including four coupe Fastback variants and two convertibles. They consist of a manual and auto version of the 2.3-litre turbo four-cylinder Fastback, and a manual and auto version of the GT 5.0-litre V8 Fastback, as well as automatic versions of both engine options for the convertible.
The 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine produces 233kW of power and 432Nm of torque. All 2.3 variants come with a limited-slip differential as standard, as well as 19-inch alloy wheels, a stainless steel dual exhaust, HID headlights and LED taillights, auto wipers, dual-zone climate and sat-nav all as standard. The 2.3 also gets 352mm front and 330mm rear sports brakes.
Going for the GT 5.0 V8 gets you a 303kW engine producing 525Nm. It comes with bigger Brembo brakes (380mm front), staggered 19-inch alloy wheels measuring 9.5 inches width on the back, and all of the standard features that the 2.3 comes with, including a six-way power driver’s seat, SYNC2, a rear-view camera, and a nine-speaker stereo with a high-res 8.0-inch touch-screen.
So far Ford Australia says it already holds 1200 orders for the Fastback and convertible, while more than 15,000 fans have expressed interest and intend to buy. It will be very interesting to see just how popular the iconic sports car goes in Australia, especially at these relatively low prices. See below for the price list (excluding on-road costs):
See below for the standard features:
2.3-litre EcoBoost
Engine and Transmission
- 233kW/432Nm 2.3-litre GTDi EcoBoost engine
- Aluminium block and heads with integrated exhaust manifold
- DOHC, four valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing
- Twin-scroll turbocharger
- Balance shaft for smooth operation
- Six-speed Getrag manual transmission (standard)
- Six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters (optional)
- Rear-drive with limited slip differential
- Suspension – front; double ball-joint independent MacPherson strut and tubular stabiliser bar
- Suspension – rear; integral-link independent with coil springs, solid stabiliser bar and twin-tube dampers (2.3-litre EcoBoost)
- Brakes; Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-sensor, four channel anti-lock braking system and AdvanceTrac Dynamic Stability Control
- Brakes – front; 352 x 32mm ventilated discs, four-piston 46mm fixed aluminium calipers (2.3-litre EcoBoost)
- Brakes – rear; 330 x 25mm ventilated discs, single-piston 45mm floating iron calipers, integral parking brake
- Steering – Electric power-assisted steering with rack-and-pinion gear
- Steering ratio – 16:1
- Turning circle (kerb-to-kerb) 12.2m
Exterior standard features
- 19-inch Ebony black painted alloy wheels (255/40 R19 tyres front, rear)
- Remote keyless nntry
- Stainless steel dual exhaust
- Rear diffuser
- HID headlights
- LED taillights
- Fog lamps
- Daytime running lights
- Mirrors – Heated, body coloured, fual power with integrated turn signals
- Pony projection lights
- Rain sensing wipers
Interior
- Dual-zone climate control
- Satellite navigation
- Automatic on-off headlights
- Floor mats (front and rear)
- Electric front and rear windows with one-touch lowering/close front windows (driver and passenger)
- Height-and-reach adjustable leather steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls
- Leather-wrapped parking brake
- Illuminated visors – driver and passenger
- Intelligent Access with button start
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Aluminium-faced foot pedals
- Ambient lighting
- Illuminated scuff plates
Seats
- Driver and passenger climate controlled premium leather (heated and cooled)
- Six-way power driver’s seat and power lumbar support
Infotainment
- SYNC2 with Emergency Assistance
- High-resolution 8.0-inch colour touch screen
- Bluetooth mobile phone integration
- iPod integration
- USB integration
- Nine-speaker sound system with amplifier
Safety and Security
- MyKey
- AdvanceTrac with dynamic stability control
- Driver and passenger side airbags
- Dual front airbags
- Driver knee airbag
- Active glovebox knee airbag (front passenger)
- Rear-view camera
- Illuminated entry
- Securilock passive anti-theft (PATS)
- Perimeter alarm
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
GT 5.0-litre Ti-VCT V8
Additional equipment above 2.3-litre EcoBoost
Engine
- 303kW/525Nm 5.0-litre Ti-CVT V8
- Aluminium block and heads
- DOHC, four valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing
Brakes
- 380 x 34mm vented front discs, Brembo six-piston 36mm fixed aluminium calipers
Tyres and Wheels
- Front 19 x 9-inch Ebony black painted alloy wheels 255/40 R19
- Rear 19 x 9.5-inch Ebony Black painted alloy wheels 275/40 R19
Will the new mustangs come with a performance pack upgrade option?
I think the Performance Pack comes standard on our Mustangs. Because in the U.S. the bigger Brembo’s and staggered 19″ wheels are part of their Performance Pack. So I assume we would get the rest, which I think is strut brace and revised stiffer dampers.
The other option I would like to see is the leather Recaro’s they can option in the U.S.
Or even better. I’m hoping that Ford US wake up to themselves and offer the Shleby GT350. They can keep the R version, but I want the 350GT with that screaming flat crank 5.2L 500HP V8 that screams to over 8,000rpm. Now I would pay extra for that car, even if it was just a special order.