(Motorsport-Total.com/Motor1) – According to a new rumor from the world of pony cars, the seventh generation of the Ford Mustang (buy Ford Mustang used cars now) might appear earlier than expected. Automotive News cites an unspecified source as saying the 2024 Mustang might debut as early as September 2022 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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There is no information regarding the source, except that she is said to be a person who is aware of the plans. Motor1.com has contacted Ford directly regarding the rumours. A spokesman declined to comment on the possible debut, but gave our US colleagues the following information:
We have already said that the seventh generation is on the way. More details coming soon.
Official presentation of the car is still pending
A previous report by Car and Driver speculated that the new Mustang might be unveiled on April 17, 2023. On that very date in 1964, the very first Mustang was presented to the world.
Would be a smooth PR coup, of course. On the other hand, a September debut would open up a number of opportunities for anything else Mustang-related to happen on April 17 – opening the order books or even starting production. Whatever will happen, nothing is confirmed at the moment regarding the official launch of the car.
But what is already confirmed for Generation Seven? Well, we know there will be a V8 once more. At least we have a spy video, in which an eight-cylinder roar can undoubtedly be heard. On top of that, our colleagues at Motor1.com USA have already received confirmation from a Ford official.
Rumors point to a hybrid Mustang
It’s quite likely that the new ‘Stang will carry both the V8 and EcoBoost four-cylinder from the current model. Additionally, Ford’s official announcement of the seventh generation Mustang included an image of a “real” shifter. So we assume that the manual 6-speed box will also survive.
Rumor has it that sooner or later a hybrid Mustang will also be on the agenda. Possibly in conjunction with the eight-cylinder. This would result in a very powerful all-wheel drive variant.
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Various Erlkönig sightings in recent months show that Ford is busy at work. If the rumor regarding the official premiere turns out to be true, we would only have to wait two months until we get all the information regarding what may be the last combustion engine pony.
Those: Automotive News