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Ford sold more Mach-Es than Mustangs

Since the Mustang Mach-E hit the market in 2021, few expected it to outsell the combustion engine model. That happened in 2024, when Ford delivered 51,745 units of its first all-electric crossover.

According to the published data for 2024, Ford sold 44,003 units of the legendary Mustang model, which is 7,742 units less than the Mach-E. For many, this is a surprise, because demand for EVs last year was not at the expected level. In fact, demand for the standard Mustang has been falling year after year, and Ford’s decision to quickly switch to an all-electric brand was too hasty. But Ford is stubborn, as demonstrated by the launch of the all-electric Puma Gen-E which will join the hybrid version.

In 2024, sales of the Mustang Mach-E increased by 27 percent compared to 2023. The model had a successful last quarter thanks to 16,119 units sold, an increase of 35.6 percent compared to the same period in 2023.

Ford recently announced the arrival of a new SUV that should be the successor to the EcoSport. It will have a robust and adventurous design, as well as a different driving range. Although it was speculated that only an all-electric version would be offered, there are high chances that both a hybrid and a mild hybrid will be offered, as this is what European customers are most looking for.

Source: Ford

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Mustang Dark Horse H850

Two years ago, Ford introduced the extremely powerful seventh generation Mustang Dark Horse, and in 2023, the American hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator Hennessey revealed the H850 version based on this model. It took a year for Hennessey to start production of this car.

“Our supercharged Mustang builds have continuously been customer favorites over the years, and Ford’s improved S650 platform will prove to be its most capable. Without question, our supercharged 850 horsepower Dark Horse model will be one of the most exciting and powerful muscle cars on the road — sure to turn heads with its distinctive supercharger wail and exhaust note,” said company founder and CEO John Hennessey in 2023.

The interior remained original with high-quality materials and an adaptive 12.4-inch display in combination with a high-resolution 13.2-inch display of the multimedia system, which replaces the old instrument panel.

This Mustang Dark Horse is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine with 850 hp (643 kW) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. As a reminder, the standard Mustang Dark Horse has 500 hp (368 kW) and 418 lb-ft (567 Nm) of torque. The increase in power was achieved thanks to the installation of a new fuel pump, nozzles and compressor, as well as a high-flow air intake. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual or ten-speed automatic transmission. The upgraded engine comes with a three-year or 36,000-mile (58,000 km) warranty.

Hennessey said the car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds and covers 402 meters in 10.9 seconds with a top speed of 214 km/h (133 mph). The price of the car is not known.

Source: Hennessey

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Mustang Dark Horse H850
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Ford is reducing the power of the V8 engine due to emissions regulations

For 2022, Ford has prepared a special equipment package and minor cosmetic changes for the new Mustang. Compared to the standard model, the American car icon will have slightly less horsepower, so it can meet the new emissions regulations.

It is comforting that less power will not have much effect on the overall performance of the best-selling sports model in the world. Ford said that less horsepower is the only way a powerful engine can cope with the latest emissions regulations. This primarily refers to regulations in most European countries.

The Mustang will be powered by a 5.0-liter Atmospheric V8 engine (Coyote) with 450 hp (331 kW) and 409 lb-ft (555 Nm) of torque. That’s 10 hp (7 kW) and 11 lb-ft (14 Nm) less than a standard engine. Customers will be able to choose between a six-speed manual or a ten-speed automatic transmission. The car will have a rear wheel drive.

Unofficially, the next (seventh) generation Mustang should be introduced in 2023. Ford has already announced that the production of the fully electric Mustang will start at the end of 2028.

Source: Ford