A new rumor in the pony car world claims that the seventh-generation Ford Mustang may arrive sooner than expected. Automotive News quotes an anonymous source stating that the 2024 Mustang will debut in September at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
There is no information regarding the source other than that it is someone familiar with the plans. Motor1.com contacted Ford directly about the rumours; A spokesperson had no comment regarding a possible debut on the show while offering this information:
We’ve already said that the all-new, seventh-generation Mustang is on the way. More details to come.
A previous report from Car and driver speculated that the new Mustang could debut on April 17, 2023, coinciding with the original pony car’s debut on the same date in 1964. The rumor hasn’t been substantiated by any source, but there’s an undeniable symmetry in the launch of a new Mustang on the anniversary of the first generation reveal. However, a September start could open the door for Ford to do other Mustang-related things on April 17, such as opening order banks or even starting production. For the moment, nothing is confirmed regarding the debut.
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What information is confirmed for the seventh generation Mustang? We know a V8 engine will return – we clearly heard a V8 rumble from test vehicles captured on video. We also had direct confirmation from a Ford executive. The seventh-generation Mustang is also confirmed for 2024, as Ford already plans to race a new GT3 version. As with the current model, assembly will take place at Ford’s plant south of Detroit in Flat Rock, Michigan.
Beyond that, it’s highly likely that the new pony will launch with EcoBoost four-cylinder and V8 engines largely carried over from the current model. Ford’s official announcement of the seventh-generation Mustang included an image of a manual gear knob in the text, so we suspect the six-speed will still be available as well. Rumors also persist of a Mustang hybrid appearing at some point, possibly working with the V8 to deliver an extremely powerful all-wheel-drive version.
We’ve had plenty of sightings of camouflaged Mustang test vehicles over the past few months, so Ford is certainly active in development. If that first rumor turns out to be true, we only have two months to wait for the full disclosure of what could be Ford’s last pure internal combustion pony car.
A new rumor in the pony car world claims that the seventh-generation Ford Mustang may arrive sooner than expected. Automotive News quotes an anonymous source stating that the 2024 Mustang will debut in September at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
There is no information regarding the source other than that it is someone familiar with the plans. Motor1.com contacted Ford directly about the rumours; A spokesperson had no comment regarding a possible debut on the show while offering this information:
We’ve already said that the all-new, seventh-generation Mustang is on the way. More details to come.
A previous report from Car and driver speculated that the new Mustang could debut on April 17, 2023, coinciding with the original pony car’s debut on the same date in 1964. The rumor hasn’t been substantiated by any source, but there’s an undeniable symmetry in the launch of a new Mustang on the anniversary of the first generation reveal. However, a September start could open the door for Ford to do other Mustang-related things on April 17, such as opening order banks or even starting production. For the moment, nothing is confirmed regarding the debut.
18 Pictures
What information is confirmed for the seventh generation Mustang? We know a V8 engine will return – we clearly heard a V8 rumble from test vehicles captured on video. We also had direct confirmation from a Ford executive. The seventh-generation Mustang is also confirmed for 2024, as Ford already plans to race a new GT3 version. As with the current model, assembly will take place at Ford’s plant south of Detroit in Flat Rock, Michigan.
Beyond that, it’s highly likely that the new pony will launch with EcoBoost four-cylinder and V8 engines largely carried over from the current model. Ford’s official announcement of the seventh-generation Mustang included an image of a manual gear knob in the text, so we suspect the six-speed will still be available as well. Rumors also persist of a Mustang hybrid appearing at some point, possibly working with the V8 to deliver an extremely powerful all-wheel-drive version.
We’ve had plenty of sightings of camouflaged Mustang test vehicles over the past few months, so Ford is certainly active in development. If that first rumor turns out to be true, we only have two months to wait for the full disclosure of what could be Ford’s last pure internal combustion pony car.