New-car launches are a months-long rollout of new product these days. Fifty years ago, new cars were introduced in the fall and that was just about the end of it. So, 50 years ago, it was unusual when Ford debuted something called a Mustang in the spring, and called it a 1964.5 model. And, now, 50 years later—or just about—we find ourselves counting down the months to what we believe will be an early-2014 debut of the next-gen Mustang. And in these waiting months there has been a slow-but-steady leak of information. Mustangs Daily now reports that the new Stang will, indeed, be launched as a 2014.5—or at least the first 1000 examples, which also reportedly will be 50th Anniversary editions, will be.
The new Mustang will make use of the S550-designated platform and the long-promised independent rear suspension. The report says that these special editions will make use of a 450-hp 5.0-liter V-8. We assume—and we suspect we won’t be making asses out of anyone with such an assumption—that a hypothetical 50th Anniversary Mustang will come complete with requisite unique dash plaques and VIN numbers.
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Producing a 2014.5 Mustang would be awfully fitting for Ford. Not only does the Blue Oval brand have a rich history that it’s never been shy about highlighting, but the Mustang has been the staple in the pony-car business while General Motors and Chrysler have come and gone as they pleased.
Source: CarAndDriver
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