If you're a Ford Mustang fan, the New Year probably has you pretty excited. That's because the countdown is officially on for the launch of the all-new 2024 Mustang that goes on sale this summer. And now we know just how much power the lineup will offer thanks to recently announced specs from Ford.
The seventh-generation 2024 Mustang lineup offers two engines - a new EcoBoost and a new Coyote V8. Ford says both offer more power than the outgoing generation. Here's a look at the lineup and power specs:
Mustang Dark Horse - The first-ever Mustang Dark Horse is the most powerful in the range. Its uniquely engineered new fourth-generation Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine makes 500-horsepower and 418 pound-feet of torque. The automaker says Ford Performance upgrades make it the most powerful non-Shelby Mustang edition ever. Those upgrades include a uniquely balanced crankshaft and forged piston connecting rods – the latter first introduced in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – to handle higher cylinder pressures and piston speeds. Mustang Dark Horse also sports strengthened camshafts for track-durability needs, including extended operation closer to its 7,500-rpm redline.
“Mustang has always pushed the envelope. From Mustang GT to Dark Horse, this is our best 5.0-liter V8 yet. It’s naturally aspirated awesomeness,” said Ed Krenz, Mustang chief engineer. “And Mustang EcoBoost fans are also getting a boost in power to make every Mustang more fun and visceral to drive.”
Mustang GT - The GT is next in line. It, too, gets the V8 minus the upgrades afforded the Dark Horse model. So it's not quite a powerful. There are two ways you can go here:
For Mustang GT and Mustang Dark Horse, horsepower and torque ratings are the same for automatic and manual transmissions.
The other engine option for either the coupe or convertible is Ford's new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. It delivers 315-horsepower, the most standard power in a four- or six-cylinder Mustang ever along with 350 ft.-lb. of torque. It also offers the optional active-valve performance exhaust system designed for even more excitement from its turbocharged-soundtrack.
Ford says the new engine incorporates its new Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine architecture, driving prowess in design and function. Ford also says it's targeting improved EPA-estimated fuel economy over the outgoing model year. The new engine uses a new Bore to Stroke ratio, Port Fuel injection coupled with direct injection, variable cam timing, integrated Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Twin Scroll turbocharging technologies.
The all-new 2024 Mustang coupe and convertible models go on sale this summer and are assembled at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich.
Photo Credit: Ford.