Ford Mustang Seizes Opportunity as Rivals Shift Away from V8 Engines

Ford Mustang Seizes Opportunity as Rivals Shift Away from V8 Engines

Introducing the 2024 ‌Ford Mustang!‍ Ford Motor is seizing the opportunity to expand Mustang sales now ⁤that it’s the last ‌American muscle car with a traditional ‍V8 engine. This‍ move is⁢ aimed at appealing⁣ to‌ generations of gearheads who have always been attracted to high-performance‍ vehicles.

The positive outlook comes after the production⁣ of muscle ​cars by Mustang’s⁤ closest American ⁢competitors came to an end in​ December. General ‍Motors ceased ‌production​ of the Chevrolet Camaro, and Stellantis stopped producing its Dodge Challenger V8 in ‍anticipation of⁤ a new all-electric muscle ‌car later‍ this ‍year, followed by gas-powered ⁣models with twin-turbo, inline-six‍ engines ⁢expected ‌in 2025.

The departure of these competitors, along⁢ with others in the muscle car market,⁤ is a result‌ of changing consumer demand away from two-door cars, as⁣ well as stricter fuel‌ economy standards ⁣and the rise of all-electric vehicles capable of unmatched acceleration.

Jeff Marentic, general manager of Ford ⁢Blue products, which⁢ includes ⁢the Mustang, expressed confidence ‌in the pony ​car’s continued success…

2024-03-27 06:00:01
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