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In a slightly unconventional manner, and one that seems to have upset many enthusiasts around the world, Ford unveiled the 2018 Mustang a week into the Detroit Auto Show. Perceived as an attempt to maximize global coverage, the American marque revealed the refreshed Ford F-150 at the start of the show and waited a fair while before pulling the wraps off the refreshed Mustang.
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Cementing its reputation as a capable sports car, as opposed to the muscle car it set out to be, the 2018 Ford Mustang is crammed with features and a variety of bits and pieces to enhance the drive. All the way from new shock absorbers to an all-new transmission, the changes are aplenty.
Engine
Attempting to stay ahead of its rivals, the new Mustang welcomes direct and port injection on the 5.0-liter V8 unit – a move that is not only believed to improve fuel economy but low-end torque and power at higher revs too.
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The bigger highlight on the engine front comes with Ford announcing the discontinuation of the V6 variant, leading to just two engines in the line-up: the puny 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine and the significantly larger 5.0-liter V8.
Suspension
To improve the ride quality at high as well as low speeds, the entire Mustang line-up benefits from new shock absorbers, a new cross-axis joint in the rear suspension and stiffer stabilizer bars. All trim levels are also available with MagneRide dampers which are a part of the optional Performance package.
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Transmission
Hopping on the 10-speed bandwagon introduced by the Ford F-150, the new Mustang bids farewell to the traditional six-speed unit. The new gearbox offers quicker shifts, less friction loss, numerous drive modes, and superior tip-in response at low speeds.
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