In one of its models, Ford also paid homage to another popular culture legend: the 1968 movie Bullitt, which featured a car chase scene still regarded today as the most influential in film. The Mustang GT driven by Steve McQueen in the movie has been reimagined, and launched in two unique colours, which Ford calls Dark Highland Green and Shadow Black.
And yes, the Bullit Mustang has also been updated, with a modern infotainment system and various feature enhancements. At the same time, though, it is the only Mustang with a manual gearbox, featuring a six-speed transmission aimed at “a more engaging driving experience”. Only 50 units of this special edition are available in South Africa – appropriately for the 50th anniversary of the movie.
Mustang model availability
The new Ford Mustang is available in Fastback and Convertible body styles, with a choice of 2.3 EcoBoost and 5.0 V8 engines, along with Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission. And none enters the million-rand league of so-called super cars. Recommended retail prices are:
Mustang 2.3 Fastback 10AT R768 000
Mustang 2.3 Convertible 10AT R831 000
Mustang 5.0 GT Fastback 10AT R915 800
Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible 10AT R978 400
Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8 GT Fastback 6MT R995 400
All models come standard with Ford Protect, a four-year/120 000km warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year/90 000km service plan is also on offer.
“The passion for Mustang is stronger than ever, proven by this legendary model’s unrivalled dominance of the sports car segment globally, which has made it one of the most iconic sights on local roads since it first went on sale in South Africa in 2016,” says Doreen Mashinini, general manager for marketing at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.
“There are few cars that deliver such a combination of heritage, style and performance to such a wide audience, and the New Ford Mustang offers the most compelling package yet.”
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