Our sources have confirmed that the iconic Ford Mustang will in fact be showcased at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo set to be held in February 2016. Although unconfirmed, the car is expected to go on sale in India in March.
The India-spec version of the Mustang is expected to arrive with limited powertrain options. Although sold internationally with a spread of 4 lightweight aluminium engine options including those found on Shelby variants, India is likely to get either the 2.3-litre EcoBoost or 5.0-litre V8 engine. The 3.7-litre V6 could also be offered but reports have suggested otherwise. The engines will come mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed autobox with paddle shifters. Power outputs of the engines stand at 310bhp and 434Nm of torque for the 2.3-litre EcoBoost, 300bhp and 380Nm for the 3.7-litre V6, and 435bhp and 542Nm for the 5.0-litre V8. The Shelby 350 and Shelby 350R variants, which feature a 5.2-litre V8 engine, are unlikely to be offered in India.
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The biggest mechanical change for the India-spec Ford Mustang viz. the American-spec model is that the car will be made available with a right hand drive steering format. Other features are expected to include independent rear suspension, HID head-lamp units with LEDs, LED detailed tail-lamp clusters, dual-zone HVAC system, launch control, electronic line-lock, drive mode selector, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert, adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, and dual front airbags with additional curtain and knee-bags to name a few.
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Ford had previously indicated that it would bring 4 new models to India in 2015 and although behind schedule, the Ford Figo hatchback and Ford Figo Aspire compact sedan were well received by the Indian market upon their launches. Next in line for the American brand is the new Ford Endeavour which is expected to launch in January 2016. The all-American 2016 Ford Mustang muscle car is expected to complete the quartet in March.
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