2023 Ford Mustang With an anticipated release in 2023, fans can’t wait to get a glimpse of the new Ford Mustang. The code name for the 7th generation Mustang, S650, has been confirmed via a Ford job posting on LinkedIn.
Although fans were hoping to debut in 2022 for the 2023 model year, reports from Autoline cast doubt on the release date. Citing database provider AutoForecast Solutions, host Autoline claims Ford won’t start production of the new Mustang until March 2023.
Rumored to be the last ICE V8 Mustang to run, the 2023.5 model year would be fitting. It’s reminiscent of the 1964,5 release of the first Mustang, bringing production of the V8 Mustang full circle.
However, AutoForecast Solutions did not give any word on the actual release date, so the S650 could have the model year of 2024.
Here are some other rumors and expectations for 2023 (or 2023.5?) Mustang.
Believe it or not, Ford debuted with the sixth-generation Mustang in December 2013. The all-new seventh-generation Mustang—reportedly codenamed S650—is coming soon, as the model year 2023 vehicle.
Ford now has the Mustang Mach-E which offers Mustang-branded cars that are much more economical, more practical, and have all-wheel drive.
That would free up a conventional Mustang to remain a good old-fashioned Mustang, at least for the current generation.
The Ford Mustang 2023 is expected to receive a complete overhaul, consisting of a complete redesign and re-engineering, representing the seventh generation of the iconic Mustang nameplate.
- Launched in 2022 as the model year 2023
- Complete overhaul, consisting of redesign and reengineering
- Potentially referred to internally as “S650”
- At least one model will feature a hybrid powertrain with all-wheel-drive
- Driving a Ford CD6. platform
- Offered in coupe and convertible body styles
2023 Ford Mustang GT Review
Ford has been busy in recent years with the revival of the Bronco, as well as introducing new generations of the F-150 and Ranger, and the all-new Maverick. Next up is perhaps its most iconic model – the Mustang.
The original pony car is currently in its sixth generation, but it is the first to be made for the world, not just the United States. While it has been a sales success for the brand, it has a few flaws that it is likely to address, while also introducing electrification and other technologies for the future-proof Mustang.
The seventh-generation model, codenamed S650, will be launched sometime in 2022 and will be in showrooms in Australia before the end of 2023.
This is all confirmed by reports that a new shape Mustang will be used for the new model. Gen3 Mustang Supercar in local racing series.
Here’s what else we know about the ‘Stang.
Strange as it may sound, the foundation of the new Mustang will start as an SUV platform. Ford is reportedly using the ‘CD6’ platform – the same platform that powers the Explorer – as a starting point for the S650, as it’s the only monocoque vehicle architecture it has with rear-wheel drive options – the rest are pickup chassis or front-wheel-drive models.
This is the most cost-effective way to maintain rear-wheel drive, but also opens the door to all-wheel drive. There have been suggestions that Ford is working on not one, but two, possible all-paw options for the new Mustang; but more on that in a moment.
The first option is the existing system used in the Explorer, and that will likely allow the four-cylinder V8 and EcoBoost models to be offered with it.
Adding all-wheel drive would suit European Mustang competitors like the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5/S5, but for now, it’s still an unconfirmed rumor.
2023 Ford Mustang Concept
The next-generation Ford Mustang 2023 has been spied on putting miles on the pavement in the US before it was revealed sometime this year. The current model, first introduced in 2015, has proven to be consistently high sales for Ford, which despite declining sales in the US, has maintained the label’s highest-selling sports car.
This is inseparable from the addition of right-hand-drive production and its subsequent popularity in markets such as the UK and Australia which strengthens its international appeal.
But now, we have another Mustang generation to look forward to, because while the iconic moniker has now found its way to an electric SUV in the form of the Mach-e, the Mustang GT will retain its traditional combination of coupe (and eventually convertible) body style, V8 engine and all-wheel drive. behind.
As we can see from the prototype, the proportions will not deviate much from the current generation model, even this prototype shares some elements of the current car such as the wheel design and mirrors.
But whether this means the new Mustang will run on a modified version of the current chassis, or from elsewhere in the Ford lineup remains to be seen.
There will be a need for substantial changes to the chassis, as it will need to support the two main new hardware elements that Ford is looking to introduce in this generation.
One such element is expected to be all-wheel drive, a drivetrain layout popular in the northern states of the US and Canada due to winter and snowy conditions.
Dodge has offered a similar system on its Challenger (the Mustang’s main rival in the North American market) for years resulting in consistently high sales in colder parts of the country, a space Ford hopes to reclaim in this new generation.
A second element rumored to be in the works is a hybrid powertrain option, which bridges potential Mustang customers to full electrification. This new technology will be used to reduce emissions and improve performance at the same time.
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There’s no indication yet of the layout Ford will use, but Ford’s heavy investment in a plug-in and mild-hybrid powertrain will pay off when it reaches the Mustang.
One possible option is the Ford hybrid powertrain available in the US-market Explorer, which combines a 3-liter Ecoboost V6 engine with an electric motor and a 13.6kWh battery. This system produces a combined 457bhp and 608lb-ft of torque,
The same number and well above (in terms of torque) the current Mustang GT. There’s no indication that this powertrain could be used in the next Mustang, but it’s an example of what might be in store.
Looking at the prototype, its substantial camouflage gives us little indication of what to expect other than its basic proportions. It’s not much different from the current model, with its long bonnet and sloping roofline topped off with a subtle ducktail spoiler.
Given the success of the previous model, we suspect the design and details will not stray far from the current one, with advances in LED lighting technology allowing designers to reduce lighting and create more aggressive faces.
As is often the case in the United States, prototypes on the road often mean a debut isn’t far away, and with the custom of revealing cars months before their market availability is now the norm, we shouldn’t have to wait long to see the car in full.
How long it will take Ford to homologate and send us a right-drive example is a more relevant question, but let’s hope it gets to us before emissions regulations in the UK tighten its grip.
2023 Ford Mustang Design
After some questionable decisions in the ’80s and ’90s, Ford seems to have worked out a formula for the Mustang’s design – making it contemporary but retaining classic styling cues and famous silhouettes.
So while Ford has been careful not to tease or show off any concept car, it’s safe to expect an evolutionary look for the S650 that retains the important details that make the Mustang look like a Mustang. That means a large grille with a ‘bangs’ badge, a fastback silhouette, and three-bar taillights.
However, you can also expect new headlights, a windshield that has been more scratched to create a sportier profile, and other modern details, based on the spy shots that have been taken.
The Ford Mustang 2023 is expected to continue to be offered in two body styles:
- Hardtop fastback two-door coupe
- Two-door soft-top convertible
- The mechanically unrelated Mustang Mach-E will continue to be offered as a hatch like a five-door crossover.
Design of the 2023 Mustang Industry whispers peg the design of the Ford Mustang 2023 to be significantly more aggressive than its predecessor, the S550 Mustang.
The 2023 Mustang Platform Like all seventh-generation Ford Mustang units, the 2023 Mustang will use the Ford CD6 platform currently used by the 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
The platform has an elongated powertrain configuration with rear-wheel drive standards. The architecture is also capable of all-wheel-drive and electrification.
2023 Ford Mustang Specs
While Ford did not officially confirm engine options for the 2023 Mustang, in October 2021, a Ford employee posted on their LinkedIn page about two plug-in hybrid powertrains: a 2.3-liter inline-four version and one with a 5.0-liter V8.
Also, Ford filed a patent a few years ago on a twin motor hybrid system. The front wheels have two electric motors, and the rear wheels have a petrol engine, creating an all-wheel-drive hybrid version of the Mustang.
Specs are not yet available for this hybrid powertrain. Also, Ford may not release a hybrid powertrain for the 2023 Mustang. Gear Patrol suggests that they might be available from 2025. The site also states that the all-electric Mustang could be released in 2028, which will replace the gas-powered version.
Most likely, the 2023 Mustang will carry the engine from the 2022 Mustang:
- 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (EcoBoost): 310 hp; 350 lb-ft . of torque
- 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (High Performance Package): 330 hp; 350 lb-ft . of torque
- 5.0 liter V8 engine (GT): 450 hp; 420 lb-ft of torque
- 5.0 liter V8 engine (Mach 1): 470 hp; 410 lb-ft of torque
- Supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine (Shelby GT500): 760 hp; 625 lb-ft of torque
2023 Ford Mustang S650
The latest spy shots from the Mustang7G provide some clues as to how the S650 might look. Even though it’s heavily camouflaged, you can still see some small details.
The first Mustang Mach 1 S650 mule may have been invented by Mustang7G. This prototype travels in heavy traffic, so there’s not much time to get up close and personal. However, there are a few details that lead us to believe this is the next-generation high-performance package.
The biggest prize is the wheel. The current Mach 1 uses 19” Tarnish Dark aluminum wheels with a unique spoke design. As you can see below, these wheels are very similar to each other.
As seen on the previous S650 prototype, the new generation can use dual brake calipers for some of their performance models. However, the presence of two calipers does not necessarily match the two-caliper braking system.
For example, the 2021 GT500 has a dual caliper setup, but the second is for the electronic emergency brake. While there’s no way of knowing what kind of brake system this new mule has, the presence of a second caliper suggests it could be one of the first performance-focused S650 models.
If you look closely enough, you can almost see the tire size on the new model. Although it’s hard to see, the first number looks like “275.” If so, these tires are wider than the 255 tires seen on the mule GT. Another hint that we may see the performance of the next generation.
The first takeaway is that the front end looks more angular and sleek. This can be seen in the steeper angle of the windshield and the elongated hood. The nose also appears slightly flatter than the S550’s, and Ford seems to have added thinner headlights.
The rear of the car wears more camouflage, so it’s harder to tell what design differences we’ll see here. Camouflage isn’t too heavy around the taillights, where it’s clear the S650 will retain its predecessor’s three-bar vertical design.
The Mustang7G might also capture the first close-up view of the Mustang GT S650 prototype cruising down public roads.
The prototype reportedly has a clear V8 rumble and rides a set of 19″ Performance Pack GT wheels at the moment. This works well with the lower-end display.
Although the body looks almost identical to other spy shots, there are some subtle differences:
- Possibility of fender ventilation near the front wheel
- 19″ wheel
- V8 engine
- Room for quad exhaust tips
If this model is the next generation GT, this change is interesting. Functional fender vents help keep the engine bay cool and add style.
The extra room for a quad exhaust tip will most likely mean we’ll see the return of an active exhaust as well. This change perfectly complements the bottom profile of the car.
Check out the first image of the S650 Mustang GT below to try and pick out some more details we might have missed.
This new spy shot makes it seem like the next generation Mustang won’t look very different from the previous one. But spy shots from earlier testing stages may show interesting changes that don’t involve the S650’s appearance.
In this spy shot from February, you can’t help but notice the wiring harness coming from the wheel holes. No one can guess what data this cable collects, but it could be evidence of an AWD system.
A dual caliper brake setup is also visible in the photo, which the current S550 model or variant doesn’t have.
If the S650 uses an all-wheel-drive system, you can expect better traction and handling. AWD would pair nicely with the dual caliper brakes seen on the mule’s rear wheels. Dual caliper brakes are featured on the Charger GT AWD, as well as other performance AWD vehicles.
The Mustang S650 is expected to use some components from the CD6 platform along with other models. However, it still has to continue to be its unique platform.
Initially, fans were worried about the Mustang sharing a platform with the crossover. But given the fact that the S650 won’t be using the 100% CD6 platform, there’s no reason to worry.
2023 Ford Mustang GT3
Ford will take on the Mustang GT3 race in 2024 – and the car the company will enter will likely be based on the next-generation Mustang road car.
Ford has teased a racing version of its Mustang sports car poised to enter the GT3 racing series in 2024 – giving us our first look at the next-generation road-launching 2023 Ford Mustang, slated for launch next year.
Developed by Ford Performance and racing engineering firm (and supercar maker Ford GT) Multimatic, Ford will include the Mustang in its world-class GT3 racing series in 2024, marking the brand’s return to the top tier of global sports car racing since the Ford GT’s exit in 2019.
While Ford has yet to confirm this, a 2024 debut date means it is likely that the new Mustang GT3 will be based on the next-generation Mustang road car, codenamed S650 – rumored to be launching in 2023, expected to eventually offer four-cylinder and/or V8 hybrid power ( with non-hybrid options).
Adding weight to the theory is the confirmation Ford will launch a “new” Mustang GT4 race car in 2023 for the series of the same name (GT4), replacing the current car that launched in 2016 – shortly after the current generation ‘S550’ Mustang went on sale.
A teaser image of the new Mustang GT3 – which will be based on the road car, as governed by the GT3 regulations released at the same time as the announcement, suggests that the new Mustang will retain the iconic shape of its predecessor, with its long bonnet and ‘fastback’ rear end. crooked.
However, the front end looks sharper than before, with a nose that is lower and less tapered – in line with the new Mustang spy photo, which features a similar profile housing LED headlights that are slimmer than the current car.
Powering the new Mustang GT3 will be a racing version of the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter ‘Coyote’ V8 engine by Mustang, developed by Ford Performance and M-Sport, the latter of which was the force behind Ford’s entry in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
While these two cars may look similar, the new Mustang GT3 has nothing to do with the ‘Gen3’ Mustang that will debut in the Australian Supercars championship in 2023 – with the Mustang Supercar based on a control chassis, and visually inspired by the upcoming ‘S550’. Mustang road car.
Expected to launch in early 2023, there is still speculation as to whether the next-generation Ford Mustang ‘S650’ will use an updated version of its predecessor platform codenamed S550, or the ‘CD6’ architecture used under the large US market Ford Explorer SUV.
However, all the rumors so far agree hybrid power will be available at some point during the cycle of the new Mustang model – with posts on LinkedIn found by the Mustang7G forums suggesting the 2.3-liter four-cylinder and 5.0-liter V8 hybrid will be available soon from launch.
“The Mustang was born to race from the start and we are excited to introduce the GT3 version to compete head-to-head with some of the greatest manufacturers in the world,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance Motorsports.
“With 58 years of global endurance racing heritage, including today’s NASCAR and Australian Supercars, we are ready to take the Mustang to the next level of global performance.
Talking about the new Mustang GT4, Rushbrook added: “We’ve had a lot of success … and we look forward to providing our customers with a new car for competition in the GT4 category from next season. We’ll be talking more about that shortly.”
The 2023 Ford Mustang production car is rumored to be entering production in March 2023 – or perhaps as early as December 2022 – suggesting a global unveiling before the end of 2022.
That leaves time for Ford to debut the racing version of the GT4 before the competition kicks off towards the middle of 2023 – and the GT3 variant, before debuting on the track in 2024.
2023 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Having been around since 2015, one could say the Ford Mustang S550 is a bit out of date. Nevertheless, the next generation of pony cars may still take some time to arrive as long as new reports from Autoline are to be believed.
Citing global automotive forecasting database provider AutoForecast Solutions, video host Sean McElroy said the S650 model won’t enter production until March 2023.
If the reports are to be believed, it could mean the S650 Mustang will arrive for the 2024 model year rather than the 2023MY as originally believed. Ford is likely to overhaul the recipe by adopting a hybrid powertrain to follow stricter fuel economy regulations. However, electrified derivatives may not be available from day one, with Blue Ovals possibly waiting for a mid-cycle refresh.
We also heard through the grapevine that the world’s most popular sports car could adopt an all-wheel-drive setup for the first time.
Lending credence to the gossip is a spy shot from February 2021 of a test mule based on the ‘current handlebar, which our professional photographer claims sends power to both axles.
The next-generation Mustang will not be an entirely new development as it is believed to use an updated platform borrowed from the existing model.
Expect the regular 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine to be joined by the Coyote’s 5.0-liter V8 and possibly by the supercharged Predator 5.2-liter V8 at a later date. The hybrid system we mentioned earlier appeared on the LinkedIn account of someone claiming to be working on the S650 program.
As a final note, the same Autoline speculated earlier in the year an all-electric two-door Mustang sports car would enter production in December 2028. If true, that means the upcoming S650 will be the last to offer a combustion engine and have a life cycle of just over five and a half years.
2023 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Ford Mustang 2023 is expected to continue to be offered in two body styles: a two-door fastback coupe hardtop. Two-door soft-top convertible.
2023 Ford Mustang Hybrid
The next-generation Ford Mustang could arrive as early as 2023, with the first electrified coupe version rumored to follow.
According to industry analyst firm AutoForecast Solutions, as reported by US industry news outlet Autoline, Ford will launch a seventh-generation Mustang in March 2023 – although at this stage it’s unclear whether we’ll see a heavily revised version from the current one. model, or if it’s going to be a new car.
In January 2021, AutoForecast was quoted as saying the “next generation” Mustang would not launch until 2028, suggesting production of the current model will be extended – likely with the help of a significant facelift. Ford downplayed the reports at the time but stopped short of denying the claims.
Some media outlets in the US have suggested the S650 – the code name for the seventh-generation Mustang – will be based on the current-generation Mustang S550. If so, Ford might be testing the prototype in broad daylight wearing the current model’s body, and that could explain why we haven’t seen the S650 camouflaged on the road.
While more recent reports from AutoLine suggest a hybrid version won’t arrive until 2025, a leak in October from a Ford engineer listed a 2.3-liter four-cylinder hybrid and a 5.0-liter V8 hybrid as powertrains for the 2023 Mustang.
The previously undisclosed patent filings suggest Ford is considering offering a V8 with dual electric motors mounted on each side of the engine, creating an all-wheel-drive layout.
“Ford has made no secret of the fact that we are rocking our most popular nameplate,” said Ford head of product development Hau Thai-Tang at the unveiling of an electric Mustang coupe in 2019.
In November 2020, a representative from the Canadian auto trade union revealed during a press conference Ford was working on a new 6.8-liter V8 aimed at the Mustang and F-150.
With the eighth-generation Mustang coupe looking set to switch to an electric powertrain when it arrives in the latter part of the decade, the 6.8-liter could be a pony car song before the V8 goes extinct, offered alongside a 5.0-liter V8 hybrid and a 2.3-liter hybrid four.
Growing evidence suggests a new-generation Ford Mustang 2023 is on the horizon, with a possible launch before the end of this year.
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2023 Ford Mustang V8 and electric power
As for a possible second all-wheel-drive option, there have been reports for some time that Ford is working on adding an electric motor to the front axle, mounted alongside the 5.0-liter V8, to not only give the Mustang four-wheel traction. but also make it a hybrid.
There have also been rumors of Ford pairing an EcoBoost V6 (similar to the one expected on the new Ranger Raptor), but talk of a V8 hybrid hero is believed to be closer to the mark. Ford can likely do both too, as the S650 Mustang should remain relevant and attractive well into at least 2030.
Whatever happens with the hybrid, the Mustang is sent to keep the V8 engine, with the 5.0-liter ‘Coyote’ at Mach 1 likely to be the starting point for the new GT.
Ford has several other engine options and the biggest question for Australia may be the possibility of offering a six-cylinder for the first time; while the S550 had a V6 option in the US, it was never available here.
Ford could use the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 from the F-150 or the 2.7-liter turbo V6 found in the US-spec Ranger and Edge ST SUVs; even though it was a long shot.
The 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost is expected to stick around as well, despite Australia’s preference for a V8.
Another potential engine option is a new 6.8-liter V8 that Ford hasn’t confirmed for the Mustang, but a union official at the Canadian factory where it’s built revealed in 2020 that it will be used in “derivatives for the Mustang and F-150”.
That could mean an eventual replacement for Mach 1 or perhaps a Shelby variant. Whatever happens, the new Mustang will certainly have the option of a V8 engine.
As for the electric Mustang, that remains a distinct possibility throughout the S650’s lifecycle, but most likely not at launch early next year.
The arrival of the Mustang Mach-E SUV shows Ford has no worries about rebranding its electric pony car, and with the global trend pushing for more EVs, it seems like a matter of when not if.
2023 Ford Mustang Interior
One of the biggest criticisms of the S550 Mustang going global was the fit and finish of the cabin. Too much cheap and tough-looking plastic spoils the retro design and makes the Mustang feel ‘down-market’ compared to its European and Japanese rivals.
Ford acknowledged that was a problem and tried to fix it with a facelifted model, adding more soft-touch materials around the cab and introducing a new hi-tech digital instrument panel.
Expect to see more of that in the new model but with Ford retaining a retro touch that makes the interior match the exterior.
2023 Mustang Powertrain
The 2023 Mustang is expected to be supported by the following powertrain options:
- At least two Ford EcoBoost engines, potentially being:
- 2.3L EcoBoost I4
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6
- 5.0L Coyote V8
- 5.0L Coyote V8 hybrid-electric system with AWD
- Ten-speed automatic and manual transmissions are expected to be offered on models powered by internal combustion engines.
The highest-reaching supercharged V6 or V8 model may arrive later in the model’s lifecycle.
How Fast Is Mustang Mach E
Top speed for the Mustang Mach-E GT limited to 124 mph
2023 Ford Mustang Release Date
The Ford Mustang is one of the most beloved sports cars of all time. However, after losing the crown of a best-selling sports car in the United States to the Dodge Challenger in 2021, the Mustang will be upgrading.
Thankfully, this is possible for the 2023 model year with the next-generation S650 model. Find out the release date, price, and specifications of the Ford Mustang 2023.
The Ford Mustang 2023 release date will likely be as early as 2023. The 2023 Mustang will be available for purchase at Ford dealerships across the United States, as well as in select international markets. Like the 2022 Mustang, the 2023 Mustang will be built at Ford’s Flat Rock plant in Michigan.
The Ford Mustang 2023 will likely continue to be assembled by Ford USA at the Ford Flat Rock plant in Michigan.
We expect the 2023 Ford Mustang to arrive sometime during the calendar year 2022 as a 2023 model.
Due to the introduction of the Mustang Mach-E, it’s unclear if the model will be available in global markets like the S550, or if it will be a product aimed at North America.
Where Can I See A Mustang Mach E
Ford Australia could be gearing up to launch the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV for the local market – although a delivery deadline has yet to be set.
The ‘Mach-E’ and ‘Mustang Mach-E’ nameplates were submitted by manufacturers with IP Australia – the government body that regulates and enforces intellectual property laws – on Tuesday (25 January 2022), and are currently awaiting approval.
However, Ford Australia is keeping its cards for now, and says supply constraints mean its flagship electric vehicle may not be in stock anytime soon.
However, last year Ford announced it would launch at least five electric vehicles in Australia before the end of 2024 and Drive expects one of them to be the Mustang Mach-E.
If sold Down Under, the Mach-E will join the line-up alongside a plug-in hybrid variant of the Escape SUV and a battery-electric variant of the Transit van (referred to as the E-Transit, and promised for a local launch in mid-2022).
The Ford Ranger hybrid pick-up and its Everest twin have previously been spied on, but local availability has yet to be officially confirmed.
In the guise of the flagship ‘GT Performance’, the dual electric motors – one on each axle – deliver a combined 358kW/858Nm to all four wheels.
This allows the 0-100km/h sprint to be completed in a claimed 3.5 seconds, en route to an electronically limited top speed of 200km/h.
The 88kWh lithium-ion battery pack allows a maximum range of 418km between charges on the EPA test cycle.
The Mustang Mach-E is already being offered in right-hand drive for British buyers, but the nameplate has also been trademarked in New Zealand in the past seven days, suggesting plans to ramp up production are likely underway.
2023 Ford Mustang Price
The starting price of the 2023 Mustang is estimated to be around $28,000. We expect that the seventh-generation Mustang will live for at least 2023 through to the 2030 model year. It’s unclear what Ford will do with the nameplate after its model cycle.
How Much Is The New Mustang Mach E
2023 Ford Mustang Mach E MSRP Starting at $43,895; Battery Range Std Only – RWD Std / eAWD Opt; Credit Not Included
