For the second time in only a few days, spy photographers have captured a closely camouflaged seventh-generation Ford Mustang prototype prowling the streets round Blue Oval headquarters in Dearborn. This time, we do not simply have photos. The prolonged spy video featured above affords an up-close have a look at the outside, a glimpse of the inside, and a few burbly V8 noise to remind us that inner combustion is not useless but.
The clip is a bit over three minutes lengthy, following what we consider is a 2024 Mustang GT. The digital camera is not shy about getting up shut, and on the 1:30 mark we peer inside to seek out one thing stunning – a outstanding Bullitt badge on the steering wheel. Some may conclude that is truly a Bullitt prototype, however that is extremely unlikely contemplating the early stage of improvement. In all chance it is merely a components bin merchandise used for this prototype, nevertheless it’s an fascinating discover however.
The video additionally lets us hear, with out query, a V8 engine below the hood. We clearly hear it on a number of events, although the most effective sound chunk comes on the 2:28 mark throughout a quick acceleration run. The engine sounds deep and raspy, which has us questioning precisely what’s below the hood. The acquainted 5.0-liter appears a certainty, however a 6.8-liter V8 could possibly be within the works as effectively. A significant Canadian commerce union official briefly talked about such an engine for the Mustang again in 2020, although no particular remark or announcement ever surfaced from Ford on the matter.
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As for the transmission, neither the video nor the pictures are crystal clear on precisely how gear modifications are being made. Nevertheless, throughout the video’s inside close-up, the motive force seems to be shifting one thing within the space the place a shift stalk could be, simply previous to pulling away from the digital camera. Among the acceleration runs even have an audible pause after the preliminary throttle burst, although the sound high quality is not adequate to obviously establish a handbook upshift. We won’t definitively proclaim the presence of a handbook transmission, however proof in favor of three pedals and a stick is actually compelling.
Together with the video comes a brand new set of spy pictures capturing the identical prototype. Other than the V8 soundtrack, this automotive rides on the identical wheels utilized by the present Mustang GT, lending additional credence to this being a future GT check automotive. Heavy camouflage nonetheless covers the physique, however look carefully on the fenders behind the entrance wheel. Two horizontal bumps are seen within the covers, suggesting some type of vent could possibly be hiding behind. We did not discover this in our first Mustang prototype sighting, and that automotive additionally had smaller wheels. It is attainable that was an entry-level EcoBoost ‘Stang, with this being a gnarly V8-powered GT.
Do not count on full disclosure anytime quickly. Sources recommend the seventh-generation Mustang will arrive for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. Meaning a debut may happen as early as the tip of this 12 months, however extra possible, someday in 2023.
