Description
Ever since the Mustang's first generation, Ford offered a drop-top version for this model, and in late 2022 it also brought the GT Convertible.
The Mustang convertible was part of the pony car culture, and these open-top versions attracted thousands of customers ever since the 1964 ½ model year appeared on the market. Considering this, it was obvious that Ford wouldn't launch any new generation without a rag-top version. Thus, in 2022, along with the introduction of the Mustang's seventh sequel, it also created such a model. In addition, it also made it with a GT package.
As expected, the front of the car retained the same design language shared with its GT coupe sibling, including the hood with the vents on it. Moreover, the front fascia retained the hexagonal-pattern mesh design for the upper and lower grilles and the side scoops. From its profile, the GT convertible revealed its thick A-pillars that also served as a safety arch.
The cabin showed a completely different design than the sixth generation of the Mustang. For starters, the double-bubble dashboard design was replaced by a more conventional one. On the plus side, the analog instrument cluster was replaced by a 12.4" wide TFT in front of the driver, continued by a 13.2" touch-screen placed atop the center stack. All four seats featured bolstered areas. In the back, like in any other Mustang convertible, there was very limited legroom. Fortunately, thanks to the retractable roof concealed behind the cabin, the headroom was enough.
For the powertrain, Ford chose the 5.0-liter Coyote engine as the sole option for the GT Convertible, which paired it with either a six-speed manual or a ten-speed automatic.
Press Release
Ford once again sounds a wake-up call for sports car lovers around the world with the introduction of the all-new Ford Mustang. The seventh generation is the most exhilarating and visceral yet, from its fighter jet-inspired digital cockpit to new advanced turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines to its edgier yet timeless exterior design.
"Investing in another generation of Mustang is a big statement at a time when many of our competitors are exiting the business of internal combustion vehicles," said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company. "Ford, however, is turbocharging its ICE growth plan, adding connected technology, opinionated derivatives, and hybrid options to our most profitable and popular cars - all in the Ford Blue family - on top of investing $50 billion in electric vehicles through 2026."
The new Ford Mustang adds another chapter to an icon, delivering the looks, sound and appeal of the world's best-selling sports coupe for seven years running. Whether convertible or coupe, V8 or turbocharged 4-cylinder, manual or automatic, Mustang has options at multiple price points and performance levels.
A completely rethought interior
Behind the chiseled exterior silhouette of the seventh-generation Mustang lies the most technologically advanced, driver-centric cockpit of any Mustang to date. The fighter jet-inspired cockpit offers the driver two flowing and curved displays that can be quickly customized to show information the driver wants or needs to see.
The car's 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster can be customized to display different animated designs and new drive-mode dependent visuals. Based on the same Unreal Engine 3D creation tool used in modern video games, when choosing personalized drive mode settings, the car's current setup is displayed on the center stack as real-time graphical renderings. Settings can be adjusted by simply swiping the graphic to rotate the car virtually in a true gamified style
"We're taking advantage of every pixel," said Craig Sandvig, Ford Mustang interaction design manager. "We can be creative in showing necessary driving information and give the driver control of selecting colors, classic Mustang gauges or even a 'calm' screen where only minimal details are displayed."
Mustang's default instrument gauge setting has shifted from traditional, cool blue and light grey tones to an ultra-modern, copper appearance theme also shared with Mustang Mach-E. From there, almost everything in the displays - and the ambient interior lighting - can be configured to selected tones, while instrument clusters adapt to drive mode selection.
When choosing personalized drive mode settings, the car's current setup is displayed on the center stack as real-time graphical renderings. Settings can be adjusted by simply swiping the graphic to rotate the car virtually in true gamified style.
This digital instrument cluster can be optionally configured to flow seamlessly into a 13.2-inch SYNC® 4 center stack behind a single piece of integrated glass that's angled toward the driver.
"We knew what customers wanted and designed the most digital Mustang ever while retaining the all-important driver-focused cockpit," said Ricardo Garcia, Ford interior design manager. "Removing some of these physical buttons, such as radio and climate control, and integrating them into a digital display was popular in research with Millennials, Gen-Z and traditional Mustang drivers alike."
