Ford->ke31's intentions with the brand-new, sixth-generation Mustang are more than obvious. The more European design, the independent rear suspension and the new tech behind it are there with one purpose, to make it appealing to a global audience.

Sure, the Mustang->ke428 benefits from a 50-year-long history and its iconic, American charm, but Ford was aware that most non-U.S. costumers that haven't been touched by the muscle car bug were more likely to choose other offerings, such as a BMW 4 Series, over the 'Stang. Hence the diluted recipe for the 2015 model, one that has been acclaimed and criticized as well since day one.

It's been a little more than four months since the Blue Oval took the wraps off the new Mustang, but new details around the pony are still to come. While we're anxiously waiting for Detroit to release final performance numbers and pricing figures, the manufacturer introduced us to yet another brand-new feature that will come with the Mustang: electronic line-lock.

Don't let the name confuse you, this is no groundbreaking technology set to improve handling or braking, but an electronic burnout-control system that enables the driver to burn rubber without risking damage to the clutch. To put it simple, when activated, the feature gains access to the stability control's hydraulic control unit and locks the front brakes while releasing the rear brakes. This means the driver can do a burnout without having to worry about finding the perfect balance while keeping one foot on the brake pedal and the other on the throttle.

Now don't go thinking that this new gimmick, which comes standard on Mustang GT models equipped with manual transmissions, was added so that customers can show off by creating a cloud of smoke in traffic. Ford clearly states that the electronic line-lock is intended for race track use, quoting the drivers' need to prep their tires before pulling a quarter mile run. On the other hand, the automaker says that "racing the 2015 Mustang will void warranty," a statement that leaves up puzzled to say the least, and is in stark contrast to Chevy's stance on the Z/28's warranty and racing.

Ford also claims its electronic line-lock is an industry-first feature, but we know this isn't entirely true, as BMW offers something similar -- it's called "smokey burnout" -- on the new M3 and M4 models.

All told, this electronic burnout trick will be hard to swallow by muscle car->ke507 purists, but we bet it will find a lot of fans among users that are looking for these kind of technologically advanced features. Now everyone can do a burnout without having to practice or worry about anything...

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What this means

Line lock is no stranger to drag racing circles. Older systems consisted of a manual valve that pressurized only the front brakes, and later systems integrated an electric solenoid to do the pressurization. What this means to the Mustang is that now it has a cool feature that the Camaro doesn't have. That said, this feature is clearly and expressly one that will void your warranty. So what's going through my head is how long until customers start complaining about shattered parts that ford will not cover?

2015 Ford Mustang

Showcased late last year after several months of speculation, the 2015 Ford Mustang sports a brand-new design that embraces the company's new, global-design philosophy. The sixth-gen pony marked the return of both the fastback body style and the four-cylinder engine to the Mustang lineup. More importantly, the 2015 Mustang includes an independent rear suspension.

Scheduled to hit dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2014, the 2015 Mustang will go on sale with an initial three-engine lineup. The 3.7-liter V-6 is a carryover with about 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, while the available 2.3-liter EcoBoost promises to deliver more than 305 horsepower and 300 pound-feet. Lastly, the trusty 5.0-liter, Coyote V-8 is expected to churn slightly more than 420 horses and 390 pound-feet.