Ford delivers first 1000 UK Mustangs 29 | 03 | 2016
FORD HAS DELIVERED the first 1000 right-hand drive Mustangs to UK customers. The deliveries come as total sales accelerate past 3500.
So far, 80% of UK customers have opted for the fastback body style over the convertible and 68% have specified the 416PS 5.0-litre V8 engine. Mustang’s six-speed manual transmission is the slightly more popular choice (54%) over the six-speed automatic, which comes with sporty SelectShift paddle control.
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Race Red is the most-popular exterior colour among UK buyers, specified on 20% of Mustang orders. Magnetic Silver is second in line with 17% and Shadow Black is third with 15%. Triple Yellow (9%) and Ruby Red (7%) complete the top five.
The Mustang colour palette has been updated from March 2016 to include new White Platinum, Grabber Blue and Lightning Blue colours. Competition Orange, Deep Impact Blue and Guard Grey colour options are no longer available to order.
The right-hand drive Mustang is available to order in the UK from £30,995 (EcoBoost) and £34,995 (V8) and now features SYNC 3 8in colour touchscreen with nine-speaker DAB radio, USB & Bluetooth connectivity as standard.
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Jim McGill