The Ford Mustang is undoubtedly one of the most iconic muscle cars to have ever graced the planet. The 2024 model is a continuation of that excellence, creating a performance-designed street car that can still take the best that the competition has to offer on any track thrown in front of it. The car remains mostly the same on the outside, except for a few changes to better appeal to the new generation of buyers. On the other hand, the interior has been upgraded to make the driver feel like they have climbed into a futuristic car that can fly away. Let's dig into this amazing car and see how great it really is.
The Last Mustang With a Non-Hybrid Internal Combustion Engine
Electric cars and trucks have been taking over the market this year, and it has been suggested that all vehicles will soon be built in this way. For now, though, Ford has decided to ignore this trend in its muscle car lineup of 2024 Mustangs, leaving the plug-in style for other models. The Ford Mustang for the upcoming year will come with two engines; the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinders and the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8. Plus, a track-focused, high-performance 5.0-liter Coyote will be slid under the hood of the Dark Horse Mustang, creating a monster that can push out around 500 horsepower.
Electronically Controlled Handbrake For Drifting
The project undertaken by the engineering team, known as "wicked stick", helped Ford create the first ever electronically controlled handbrake for drifting. It is a hand lever located between the driver and passenger seats, just below the gear shifter, that can be used to activate the rear-drive gear clutches. The system works with the antilock braking system to create a way to drift with a simple lever pull. A lever known as the Ford Drift Stick takes the 2024 Ford Mustang to the next level of performance.
Only V8 Mustangs Can Have a Manual Transmission
There is nothing like getting behind the wheel of a high-performance car and flying down the road, shifting through the gears on the manual transmission as needed. The V-8 cars, including the Dark Horse Mustang, can still be bought with the standard six-speed manual transmission, but the cars with the smaller 2.3-liter will only come with an automatic transmission. The 10-speed automatic was the go-to choice for Mustang buyers when paired with the turbocharged four-cylinder, so the manual option was taken off the board. But, only for the smaller engine, leaving the option open for the Coyote cars.
Dual Throttle Bodies For More Air
The 2.3-liter engine will have a new fuel delivery system, as will the 5.0-liter Coyote. The four-cylinder will have a dual-fuel system that will use port and direct fuel injection and a new twin-scroll turbocharger with an electronically controlled wastegate. The Coyote engine receives a dual throttle body intake that receives air from openings created on each side of the front grille. More air and fuel means more horsepower when the pedal is mashed to the floor.
Digital Dash With Infotainment Center
Climbing into the 2024 Mustang is like climbing into the future. Ford used a jet cockpit design to create a more driver-friendly interior with innovative technology at the touch of a screen. The digital instrument cluster is next to the larger, 13.2-inch infotainment center screen. The entire array can be personalized for each driver, including the color and the information portrayed on the screens. If opting for the Dark Horse Mustang, the interior will be a deep indigo blue, following along with the dark concept of the top-of-the-line Mustang for 2024.
Personalized Drive Controls
Ford went all out when it came to the interior. It has been designed to offer the highest technology available in a car. The engineers used the UnReal Engine 3D creation tool for its electronic screens, which is used in many of the new games on the market. The best thing about the interior is that the color, and the look, all change when a unique driver control setting is chosen. If the driver does not like the new look, they can opt to program their own style that fits them better.
Revised Steering Controls For Better Response
The steering controls designed for the 2024 Mustang are not as dramatically changing as the driver controls are, but they make a difference in how the car handles. Every circumstance has different steering needs, which is why this aspect of the technology center has been included. This muscle car can not only be controlled through driver modes now but the steering components can be adjusted with the push of a button. It is like having control of a race car, but on the streets that are traveled daily.
Ford Mustang Rev Control Keyfob
Part of having a muscle car is the appeal of the engine's sound when it revs up. Each brand of car has its own unique sound, and the Mustang is one that can only be duplicated by the engineers at Ford. It has been common practice for owners to sit in their cars, at the red light, or in a parking lot, pushing the accelerator pedal down and then letting it back up. Revving the engine is now easier than ever in the new Mustang. A control button on the key fob can be pushed down to rev the motor without having to strain the foot with any movements.
Styling Changes To Fit The New Generation
As with all generations of people, the styling that they like has changed. The Ford company experts have followed these changes when designing the new Ford Mustang. Still, they have kept some of the curves and lines that Mustang lovers have expected. The brow is lower and broader, but the grill is like the older models. The stance and rear overhang are similar to the first-generation 'Stangs, while the aggressive styling is modern and innovative. The New Mustang is a hit with old and new muscle car enthusiasts.
Advanced Driver Assistance Technology
The Ford Co-Pilot 360 system significantly advances the driver assistance technology in the Mustang. The system contains Speed Sign Recognition, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering Assist, Evasive Steer Assist, and Reverse Brake Assist. One of the newest additions to Ford Co-Pilot 360 is Active Pothole Mitigation which adjusts the suspension accordingly to prevent damage or alignment issues.
FAQ
Q: Is the 2024 Ford Mustang leaning towards electric motors?
Even though the majority of the world's car manufacturers are switching their lineups to match the growing trend of EVs, Ford Mustang is sticking with internal combustion engines for the moment. They have removed some options from the previous year. Still, they are offering a 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder, a 5.0L Coyote V8, and an upgraded 5.0L Coyote V8 that can be found only in the Ford Dark Horse Mustang.