I’m a fan of the Mustang. A realig one. In fact, when I was a baby, the sound of the muscle car would lull me to sleep. In the 1960s (and I won’t be more precise than that!) my dad bought his first Mustang.
He’s changed cars a few times since, but he’s always had his sights on the Mustang. He finally bought another one, a cabrio, a few years back. So my father was impatiently awaiting my verdict on the 2011 version of the V6 engine, because for him, power isn’t the be all and end all.
I’ve only got one thing to say: fear not, father dearest, even with its smaller engine the new version is still entirely faithful to the Mustang tradition. In fact, it’s actually one of the best evolutions we could have hoped for.
Living up to a stylish reputation
From the outside, the 2011 Mustang is a triumph, whatever lies beneath the hood. The engineers managed to retain the car’s personality while giving it a hint of modern flair.
The improvements made to the body are subtle but nice, and you have to have a keen eye, or be a die-hard fan like my dad, to notice them at all. In actuality, Ford decided to keep the lines developed these past two years, including the plunging hood, the mean-looking headlights and the chiselled taillights.
Our Mustang is maturing in a wise and sensible fashion, even managing to keep its deliciously nostalgic interior while benefitting from a decidedly modern touch.
Powerful yet fuel-efficient
The beauty of the Mustang is also evident under the hood and behind the wheel. This year, its engine line-up has been beefed up, and the 5.0-litre mill, for instance, is no longer the least bit hesitant. But the real news, the true driver behind of the legendary Ford’s sales numbers, is the remastered V6 engine.
Thus equipped, the 2011 Ford Mustang churns out no less than 305 ponies, not insignificant by any means, while consuming around 20% less fuel. Sure, you don’t buy a Mustang because it’s the reasonable or fuel-efficient choice, but when it’s both those things combined, you know you have a winner.
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| Even with its smaller engine the new version is still entirely faithful to the Mustang tradition. (Photo: Ford) |
He’s changed cars a few times since, but he’s always had his sights on the Mustang. He finally bought another one, a cabrio, a few years back. So my father was impatiently awaiting my verdict on the 2011 version of the V6 engine, because for him, power isn’t the be all and end all.
I’ve only got one thing to say: fear not, father dearest, even with its smaller engine the new version is still entirely faithful to the Mustang tradition. In fact, it’s actually one of the best evolutions we could have hoped for.
Living up to a stylish reputation
From the outside, the 2011 Mustang is a triumph, whatever lies beneath the hood. The engineers managed to retain the car’s personality while giving it a hint of modern flair.
The improvements made to the body are subtle but nice, and you have to have a keen eye, or be a die-hard fan like my dad, to notice them at all. In actuality, Ford decided to keep the lines developed these past two years, including the plunging hood, the mean-looking headlights and the chiselled taillights.
Our Mustang is maturing in a wise and sensible fashion, even managing to keep its deliciously nostalgic interior while benefitting from a decidedly modern touch.
Powerful yet fuel-efficient
The beauty of the Mustang is also evident under the hood and behind the wheel. This year, its engine line-up has been beefed up, and the 5.0-litre mill, for instance, is no longer the least bit hesitant. But the real news, the true driver behind of the legendary Ford’s sales numbers, is the remastered V6 engine.
Thus equipped, the 2011 Ford Mustang churns out no less than 305 ponies, not insignificant by any means, while consuming around 20% less fuel. Sure, you don’t buy a Mustang because it’s the reasonable or fuel-efficient choice, but when it’s both those things combined, you know you have a winner.
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| The 2011 Ford Mustang churns out no less than 305 ponies. (Photo: Ford) |