It’s only taken almost 50 years, but Ford has finally decided to sell its iconic Mustang sportscar in Europe.
Of six global cities in which the model was launched simultaneously today (5 December, 2013), executive chose the European event in Barcelona, Spain to attend.
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The redesigned version will be sold with five litre V8 and 2.3-litre I4 turbocharged EcoBoost engine and was announced the same day General Motors said it would reduce the scope of its Chevrolet Europe range to niche models like the Mustang rival Camaro.
Ford said the new 2015 fastback and convertible models “promise world-class levels of performance and refinement while embracing the Mustang’s half-century of heritage and status as a global icon”.
More than 9 million Mustangs have been sold since the line – championed by a certain Mr Iacocca, also of Chrysler fame – was spun off the US Falcon compact and first launched in 1964. Subsequent iterations saw variations on body style, downsizing, use of 2.3-litre turbocharged engines and a retro-look restyle a few years ago that added a base V6 engine choice.
The Mustang is one of 25 new vehicles that Ford will launch in Europe in the next five years.
Right hand drive for the UK and a small number of other markets has been expected but Ford announcements today did not specifically refer to RHD. However, the symmetrical dashboard design suggests it is possible and planned.
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