UK buyers will be treated to an enhanced driving
experience from behind the wheel of their Ford Mustangs, as the world’s
best-selling sports coupe has received a number of upgrades.
For starters, there’s a new Active Valve Performance
Exhaust system that’s now available on 2.3-liter EcoBoost variants. Previously,
you could only get this tech on 5.0-liter V8 models, which by the way now
feature the Bullitt’s new rev-matching technology.
Other novelties include the B&O PLAY premium
sound system with its 1,000 watts and 12 speakers, as well as vintage colors,
which include Velocity Blue and Need for Green – joining the special edition
Bullitt Dark Highland Green.
Drivers can adjust their Active Valve Performance
Exhaust settings using the Mustang’s drive modes – Normal, Sport, Track,
Snow/Wet, Drag Strip, My Mode. A Quiet Mode option can also be programmed to
limit the exhaust note’s noise output at certain times of the day.
Take the 450 PS 5.0-liter V8 of a spin and you’ll
notice how the rev-matching technology will “blip” the throttle as you
downshift, matching engine rotation speed to that of the selected gear.
As for the new sound system, audiophiles will be
keen to know that it uses a dual-voice coil subwoofer, leading to a “deep,
crisp bass”. Meanwhile, the high-performance three-way front door speakers
allow for an even sound distribution throughout the cabin.
