You could sense anxiety and blood pressure rising in loyal Ford Mustang enthusiasts across the nation over the last year as rumors spread regarding the iconic ride's new design. Ford found itself between a rock and a hard place and its new 2015 Mustang design needed to walk a fine line. It needed to create a muscle car that appealed to a new global audience, one that the Mustang hadn't previously been sold to, which would mean a smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicle. Yet it also had to appease its loyal, power-hungry American consumer. Ford also needed to modernize the pony car to compete with General Motors' Chevy Camaro, yet keep age-old Mustang design cues.
All you hard-core Mustang fans out there can finally take a breather; this won't look or feel like a European-style sports car. The Mustang's 5.0-liter V8 still provides tons of its iconic power, pushing out more than 420 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft of torque -- with better fuel economy, to boot. Ford will also offer a 3.7-liter V6 that pushes out at least 300 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft of torque. In addition to the V6 and V8 we've grown accustomed to, Ford has added a new option that will help the 2015 Mustang appeal to a global audience.
