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Ford Announces the 2016 Mustang GT/CS—GT, EcoBoost and Convertible Get New Features

Ford Announces the 2016 Mustang GT/CS—GT, EcoBoost and Convertible Get New Features

Ford’s iconic Mustang is forever evolving. And for 2016 Ford announces the 2016 Mustang GT/CS—GT, EcoBoost and Convertible Get New Features. Enthusiasts can now select between the fastback and convertible body styles, but the big news is the return of the California Special Package and the hot, new Pony Package for the EcoBoost Mustang. These trim packages were first available in the 1960s, and again forty years later on the S197 models. But the 2016 feature and option list runs so much deeper.

All 2016 Mustang will get hood vent-integrated turn signals, which was first offered on the 1967 Mustang. “Secondary indicators in the hood vents represent an iconic piece of pony car DNA,” said Melanie Banker, Mustang marketing manager. Now, this segment-exclusive feature will serve as an additional “heads-up” for Mustang GT drivers.
“Mustang enthusiasts are not shy about telling us what they want,” added Banker, “and we’re constantly exploring ideas together with our engineering team to develop new features we know our customers will love. These new hood vent indicators for the GT model are a perfect example of us communicating customer feedback to Mustang engineers and the team responding with an exclusive new feature for owners of the 2016 Mustang GT.”

2016 Mustang GT Equipped with the Black Accent Package

Wheels, Stripes and Trim
Ford knows Mustang owners love personalization, so for 2016 it is offering packages that fit the times. We’ve all seen the blacked out, or “murdered” look and Ford will make it easy for Mustang GT owners to capture it with the new Black Accent Package, available this fall. According to Ford, “Fastback and convertible Mustang GT models with this package will showcase special 19-inch black-painted alloy wheels, black decklid spoiler, dark taillamp trim, and 5.0 and pony logos in black.” And the Brothersperformance.com team expects this to be a hot one.
Those looking to mix up the colors might want to select the painted black roof option that’s now available for the EcoBoost-equipped Mustang and the Mustang GT. This will give your 2016 Mustang a look similar to that of the 2012 Boss 302.
Ford is also offering an exclusive to the Mustang EcoBoost Premium, which is fresh take on the Pony Package. The new Pony Package will include special 19-inch polished aluminum wheels, tri-bar pony logo on the grille, side stripe and chrome window surround. The fastback Mustang with Pony Package is sure to stand out from the crowd when it arrives in late 2015.
The Ford Mustang is all about racing and so the sixth-generation Mustang will be made available with over-the-top racing stripes direct from the factory. Stripes will be offered in black or silver, and will be available on most color and trim packages.

And while more subtle-looking than in previous years, Ford will bring back the California Special package. Ford unveiled the 2008 Mustang GT/CS, or California Special to match the style of the 1968 GT/CS. Ford originally built approximately 4,118 units in 1968. The original California Special Mustangs were sold on the West coast and developed by Carroll Shelby. They featured fog lamps, twist-type hood pins, a race-style gas fill cap, 1965 T-Bird taillights, GT/CS side striping, and deck-lid spoiler. For 2016, Mustang GT Premium owners can order the California Special Package with a host of features including:
• 19-inch ebony-painted machined aluminum wheels
• Ebony leather/Miko suede seat inserts with red contrast stitching and embossed logo
• Unique door panel inserts and premium carpet featuring red contrast stitching
• Unique aluminum dashboard finish with California Special badge
• Hood and side stripes
• Black pedestal spoiler
• Unique faux gas cap
• Strut tower brace with unique California Special badging
• Dark taillamp accents
• Black-painted mirrors, hood vents
• Performance front splitter
• Unique grille with tri-bar pony logo

Convertible Stang A Real Performer
Ford’s go-fast option, the Performance Pack will now be offered on the 2016 Mustang GT convertible, when equipped with manual transmission. To maintain the highest level of handling and ride quality, Ford increased structural bracing, plus it revised critical suspension components, along with the brakes, wheels and tires.
Of course, it will feature improved acceleration, thanks to the 3.73 gears and braking is hopped up with the excellent six-piston Brembos. Performance Pack features include:
• Unique chassis tuning, with strut tower brace and K-brace
• Larger radiator
• Revised suspension with upsized rear sway bar, heavy-duty front springs
• Six-piston Brembo front brake calipers
• 19x9-inch front, 19x9.5-inch rear ebony-painted aluminum wheels with summer tires
• Unique tuning for stability control, ABS and electric power-assisted steering
• Torsen® limited-slip differential with 3.73 axle ratio
• Engine-turned aluminum instrument panel with auxiliary gauges
• More aggressive front splitter; rear spoiler delete

“Ford Mustang GT fastback with Performance Package has been very popular,” said Banker. “Customer feedback indicated a strong desire for the package on the convertible model as well, and the 2016 Mustang GT delivers.”

2016 Mustang GT Equipped with the Black Accent Package

2016 Mustang GT Equipped with the Black Accent Package

SYNC 3 Connects Drivers With Their Mustang
SYNC® 3, Ford’s next-generation communications and entertainment system, is coming for Mustang equipped with Premium Package for 2016. With a faster, more intuitive, easier than ever to use interface, improved voice command and AppLinkTM functionality, SYNC 3 now features the ability to update system software via any unlocked Wi-Fi network – bringing Mustang owners closer to their car than ever before.

With the 2015 owning the performance market both on the street and on the track, the 2016 will up the ante, making it harder for the competition. The Shelby GT350 is right around the corner, and will provide a new level of handling and acceleration from a naturally aspirated 500-plus horsepower package. And if you’re craving more, click through our website and check out the latest bolt-ons for the S550 Mustang. Our BrothersPerformance shelves are stocked with cold-air kits, tuners, exhaust kits, blowers and much more.

Also, be sure to check out our YouTube Channel for the latest videos.

This entry was posted in News, Ford Mustang, 2016 Mustang News and tagged Shelby, Ecoboost, ford, mustang, evan smith, shelby gt350, evan j smith, convertible mustang, youtube, 2016 mustang, california special, 2016 mustang gt, pony package, performance pack, racing stripes, black accent package, 19-inch wheels, sync 3, wi-fi, Ford Mustang on May 11, 2015 by Evan Smith.
2015 Mustang Development Part Four The Final Chapter

2015 Mustang Development Part Four The Final Chapter

Just over one year ago Mustang enthusiasts could not get enough of the spy shots and renderings all over the internet of the much anticipated 2015 Ford Mustang. The automotive media was a buzz every day in the months preceeding the new 2015 Mustang launch and it was building into a frenzy for the big reveal.

People were traveling from all over the country to attend the launch and 50th birthday celebrations. The pressure was on for the Mustang design team to deliver an all new Mustang, not just to Americas faithful, but to a new now global audience.

Over the past few weeks Ford have been looking back over the launch of the 2015 Mustang last year with a series of videos about this complete process from concept, design, engineering and today's final part four video "The Launch"

Take a look back at the car's global reveal, the excitement was real and it was fun and somewhat of a relief for everyone involved to see all their hard work come to fruition and be appreciated by millions of fans old and new around the world.

Here we are, just over a year later and the 2015 Mustang is actually last year's model - you can only order a 2016 Mustang at Ford dealerships as of last week - the 2015 order books are closed !

More on the 2016 Mustang options in another news story soon.

This entry was posted in Ford Mustang Video, 2015 Ford Mustang News and tagged video, 2015 mustang celebration, Ford Mustang on May 11, 2015 by Brothers Performance.
The Ford Engineers Take Charge In This 2015 Mustang Video

The Ford Engineers Take Charge In This 2015 Mustang Video

“Fast and fun.” Watch as the pony stretches its legs in part three of our special series
As we have mentioned in previous stories Ford are celebrating the 51st birthday of the Ford Mustang by releasing a series of videos about the creative design and the processes that have gone into building the 2015 Ford Mustang into a global success.
Here in this latest chapter you will see how the Ford engineers take charge to make the Mustang fast and fun on the track and how they design it to handle and perform better than any other Mustang platform ever produced.
They want to deliver a top quality performance package for this 2015 Mustang S550 platform and are under extreme pressure to make sure they get it right.
There is a lot of aluminum in this car to help lighten up corner weights and overall curb weight and for this generation Mustang besides the 5.0 V8 and the popular V6 there is another engine option this time for the global market - an EcoBoost. This option is something Mustang engineers are hoping Mustang enthusiasts will embrace because of its light weight, ecomomy, great performance and nimble handling.
Watch the video and see how the engineers stretch these cars to the limits at the track 24/7 before the car is approved for production.
We are hoping Ford will release a Chapter 4 soon, we are so looking forward to that !

This entry was posted in 2015 Ford Mustang News and tagged Ecoboost, 2015 Mustang, 2015 mustang ecoboost, engineering, track test, engine testing, 51st birthday, Ford Mustang on May 7, 2015 by Brothers Performance.
Mustang Shelby GT350 Will Be For Sale In Limited Numbers

Mustang Shelby GT350 Will Be For Sale In Limited Numbers

When the all-new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 goes on sale later this year, a few lucky buyers will be able to get their hands on an ultra-collectible 2015 model year example, which the Ford Motor Company is building to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Shelby GT350 launched back in 1965. Just 137 examples bearing a 2015 VIN will be built before production switches over to 2016 model year cars.

Of these 137 cars, 100 will be the Shelby GT350 and the remaining 37 cars will be the more hardcore Shelby GT350R. Why such an odd number for the GT350Rs? Because back in the 1960s, Shelby American founder Carroll Shelby insisted that two prototype versions of the original FIA-homologated GT350R be built along with 35 production examples.

While most records show that only 34 production models received serial numbers from Shelby, Ford will now build 37 2015-spec GT350Rs in Carroll Shelby’s memory.

As for the 100 2015-spec GT350s, Ford has confirmed that half of these will be equipped with the car’s available Technology Package and the remaining half will get the Track Package. The tech package adds things like power-adjustable seats, an upgraded audio system, an 8.0-inch touchscreen display and dual-zone climate control. The track package, meanwhile, adds things like magnetic ride suspension, stiffer springs and additional coolers.

Full pricing and specs are yet to be announced but pricing for new GT350 is expected to start at about $53k and peak output from the car’s new 5.2-liter, flat-plane crank V-8 should be more than 520 horsepower.

“Fans of the Shelby brand are among the most passionate in the automotive industry,” Ford Performance marketing manager Henry Ford III said in a statement. “To honor the passion of our fans for Shelby GT350’s 50th anniversary, a limited run of GT350 models will be built in 2015—these cars will be highly coveted by both Mustang and Shelby enthusiasts alike.”

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This entry was posted in 2015 Ford Mustang News and tagged 2016 mustang gt350, 2015 mustang gt350, gt350, shelby mustang, carroll shelby, shelby mustang gt350, shelby production numbers, Ford Mustang on April 30, 2015 by Brothers Performance.