It is an icon of motorsports. A cultural reference. A brand of its own within the automotive universe. And, of course, the most admired American sports car. Thus, since 1964. It is, at the same time, synonymous with freedom, benefits and rebellion. And he turns 60 in top form. Indeed, the Ford Mustang went on sale for the first time in April 1964, at the New York World's Fair.
Already in its first year it set a sales record, with more than 418,000 vehicles sold, and since then it has not taken its foot off the accelerator. The Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the world for more than 10 years. Not in vain, over seven generations, more than 10 million units of the legendary sports car have been sold throughout the world.
And to commemorate six decades of uninterrupted production of the Mustang, Ford announces two new versions for Europe. The first, the Mustang California Special, puts a modern touch on a special edition first introduced in 1968. And the second, the Mustang Nite Pony Package, adds even more personality with design upgrades.
And taking advantage of such an important anniversary, Ford is expanding the range of its electric Mustang, the Mach-E, with the Mustang Mach-E Rally version, inspired by the form of rallying.
Ford will open orders on April 30 for the Mustang Mach-E Rally. In addition, the oval brand announces the first details of the ordering process for the high-performance Mustang GTD. Another gift for the Mustang's birthday.
A special edition that reflects the style of the famous American West Coast. It is available in eight colors, including silver and blue. It incorporates its own elements such as side stripes in a combination of Light Rave Blue and Glossy Black and an exclusive GT/CS logo. Also special are the 19-inch alloy wheels, with Rave Blue details. Or the GT/CS badging on the front grille and a GT badging on the boot lid.
The interior of the Mustang California Special stands out for the Navy Pier upholstery and the Ebony Black leather seats, with two-tone stitching in Raptor Blue and Metallic Gray. Stitching also present on the dashboard, doors, steering wheel and center console.
The Mustang California Special is now available to order in Mustang GT convertible body, with a choice of six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission for the 5.0-liter V8 engine.
The Nite Pony offers Mustang customers the chance to add a dark touch to their sports car. It is available in Mustang GT coupe and convertible versions, with a choice of manual or automatic transmission for the 5.0-liter V8 engine.
The Nite Pony includes the alloy wheels, roof, mirror caps and headlight trims painted in Ebony Black. Or the front and rear Pony emblems.
Designed to turn heads on asphalt or dirt, the Mustang Mach-E Rally features two racing stripes, a unique front end, a dramatic rear spoiler and 19-inch gloss white alloy wheels inspired by the Ford's long history in rally competitions.
It uses a dual-motor, four-wheel drive electric drive with 486 HP of power. The custom-tuned suspension is 20mm higher than that of the Mustang Mach-E GT to increase ground clearance on dirt surfaces.
Ford also confirms that the Mustang GTD is coming to Europe, although in a small number of units. The American brand claims that it is the boldest and most advanced Mustang in history.
We are talking about a high-performance vehicle approved for street driving that incorporates cutting-edge technology, such as active aerodynamics and semi-active suspension.
Those attending the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will be held on June 15 and 16, will be able to see the Mustang GTD in action, in addition to seeing the Mustang GT3 compete. European applications for the Mustang GTD are expected to open this summer.
Among the “Mustang Day” celebrations by Ford and enthusiasts around the world is the Ford Mustang Global Gallop. Sixty Mustang ambassadors, journalists and content creators will embark on epic road trips simultaneously across North America, South America, Europe, South Africa, China and Australia to pay tribute to the iconic sports car's popularity around the world.
On the other hand, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Mustang, Ford Spain, together with Warner Music Spain, has created a unique playlist. This playlist is made up of 100 selected songs and offers more than 6 hours of the music that has accompanied the journeys of this iconic car over several generations.
The list includes the best hits of artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Kraftwerk, Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cold Play, Muse, David Bowie, Ramones, Madonna, Blur or Dua Lipa, among many others.
