Muscle goes modern – Mustang hits the streets with an all- new allure. The look is sleeker. The V8 power is greater. The exhaust growl is throatier. And from lessons learned in championship Mustang racing, the ride, steering, and handling are all tighter. The legend, advanced.

Pop the clutch and do it up. Springs, stabiliser bars, and shocks were fine-tuned for a more engaging experience. Wheel/tire combos are beefier. Drag coefficient is lowered on GT and V6; also, downforce increases 23 percent and 37 percent, respectively. It all makes for one bad Mustang. Leaner and much meaner – in a really fun way, of course.

Horsepower gains on the V8 are achieved by the addition of cold-air induction. Signature exhaust sounds emanate from larger tips on the V8 and V6. Electronic stability control (ESC), all-speed traction control, and ABS work together to keep the rubber on the road. Push performance to the limit with a 3.73 rear axle ratio in the Track Pack option.

Power in its purest form. An indescribable rush, revealing your true nature while making you one with it. The top powers down in seconds, Z-folding neatly out of sight. This convertible is truly outta sight. Pretty much a must-have for catching those rays – and all sorts of attention, too.

Breathtaking when going topless. Yet just as distinctive when hittin’ the streets top-on. The convertible roof is constructed of three layers: waterproofed outside, tailored inside, and sound-deadened in between. Its glass rear window sports a defroster.

Yeah, Alice digs this looking glass: the see-through, fixed roof awes the eyes with a lush panorama of changing skies and cityscapes. Tinted safety glass helps deflect UV rays, an acoustic layer reduces noise, and a manual shade is built in. Best of all, it’s an option you can use 24/7/365.

Taking a cue from the world of racing, fill-ups have never been easier. And there’s the potential of reduced evaporative emissions – no more driving away with a missing or poorly installed gas cap. On the topic of efficiency, the V6 with five-speed manual gets 7.6L/100 km (37 mpg) hwy. In the city, you can expect 11.7L/100 km (24 mpg).

Press a button on the steering wheel and talk: most digital media players and Bluetooth®-enabled phones are at your command.* SYNC also provides you with the assurance of direct-connect 911 Assist™. **

* Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

** The vehicle’s electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider’s signal, and a connected mobile phone must all be available and operating for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be turned on, connected to SYNC, and the 911 Assist feature enabled in order for 911 to be dialled.

SIRIUS Radio – with 100% commercial-free music that booms out over a 500-watt Shaker audio system – and voice-activated Ford SYNC® are available.*

* See your Ford of Canada Dealer or contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 for more information. “SIRIUS,” the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

Featuring the same speech-recognition setup as SYNC®, this GPS-based option offers Route Guidance – reading upcoming street names aloud. The system also has nearly 10 gigabytes of storage space: manage music with the Jukebox function, rip up to 2400 songs and load pics to your home page. In addition to all that stuff, you also get dual-zone climate control and a rear view camera.

Inside, muscular shapes mirror the motion and emotion of the exterior. Detailed surfaces and sculpted forms mix light and shadow to create dimension. Enhance the mood with available Ambient Lighting – select from seven changeable LED hues for the Mustang sill plates, footwells, cupholders, and door pockets.

Take personalisation to the next level with this awesome option. Turn the key and you’re greeted with a sweeping motion of the cluster needles, as well as staged halo lighting. Create more than 125 background colour combinations for the full complement of six gauges; simply mix the red-green-blue palette to your liking.

Agreed: with the top down, you’ve got great views every which way. But with top up (or in the coupe), you’ll appreciate this available hi- tech helper. A full-colour image of what’s in back is projected in front of you on the eight-in. navigation screen that’s included. An overlaid grid assists.