Ford Announces Special Edition Mustang 55 Anniversary Model
Added: 29 July 2019
On 25th July in Cologne, Germany, Ford announced the launch of the new Ford Mustang55 special edition model for customers in Europe, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the famous sports car since its introduction on April 17, 1964.
The New Ford Mustang55
The new Mustang55 Edition - available in fastback and convertible body styles – delivers a unique twist on the Ford Mustang’s sleek and athletic styling. It combines a distinctive bonnet and side-stripes, badging, optional rear spoiler and high-specification interior to create a truly unique exterior. 19-inch alloy wheels compliment the black painted roof (fastback model only) and two-tone finished grilles.
Mustang55 models equipped with Ford’s six-speed manual gearbox feature a unique moulded gear-shift knob, while 10-speed automatic models feature a unique alloy metal gear-shift knob. The Mustang also houses its own on-board modern technology, FordPass Connect, which turns the sports car into a mobile WiFi hotspot with connectivity for up to 10 devices!
Standard comfort and convenience technologies include:
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Heated and Cooled Front Seats
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Ford SYNC 3 Connectivity System with DAB+ Radio
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Premium 12-speaker B&O Sound System
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FordPass Connect On-Board Modem – remote start for automatic models, remote door lock unlock and vehicle locator
The special edition Ford Mustang55 produces 444bhp and 527Nm of torque, which allows automatic-equipped models to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in a claimed 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph.
Commenting on the famous Mustang, Roelant de Waard, Ford’s European Marketing, Sales and Service vice president said, “Mustang is one of an exclusive group of vehicles to achieve more than half a century of continues production, and customers’ appetites for the world’s best-selling sports car show no sign of waning,” …“Our new Mustang55 is the essence of Mustang, combining exciting performance, bold design and comfort-enhancing technologies like our FordPass Connect on-board modern and B&O Sound System.”
Shelby-Inspired Style
Inspired by the Mustang Shelby models, the Ford Mustang 2.3-litre EcoBoost fastback and convertible now provides styling upgrades and features Ford’s Active Valve Performance Exhaust as standard which allows drivers to adjust the intensity of the Mustang’s exhaust to fit their driving style. Features include:
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Door Mirrors and Boot Spoiler in Magnetic Grey
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Dissolve-effect Bonnet Stripes
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Magnetic Grey California Grille with Classic Pony Badge
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19-inch Alloy Wheels
New Mustang Colours
Stand out from the crowd in one of these new and exciting Mustang colours which have been launched across the range:
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Twister Orange
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Grabber Lime
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Iconic Silver
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Lucid Red
With advanced technologies and sport styling, it’s easy to see why the Ford Mustang is so widely appreciated. It remained the world’s best-selling sports coupe for the fourth consecutive year in 2018, selling 113,066 cars, according to data from IHS Markit. More than 500,000 sixth-generation Mustangs have been sold worldwide since 2015, including more than 48,000 in Europe.
Are you Interested in the New Ford Mustang55?
This new Ford Mustang55 5.0-litre V8, as well as the Ford Mustang 2.3-litre EcoBoost, are available to order now from Day’s FordStore, Swansea.
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