2013 Mustang to get GT500 Styling Cues and Increase in Horsepower

http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/08/16/2013-mustang-to-get-shelby-gt500-styling-cues-increase-in-horsepower/

2013 Mustang to get Shelby GT500 styling cues, increase in horsepower
16 AUGUST 2011



Many of the rumors in the past few months have been regarding the 2015 Mustang, but as we initially reported last month, Ford will first unveil a redesigned Mustang in 2013 before we see the next generation pony car from the Blue Oval. Very little has been reported about what changes are in store for the 2013 Mustang, but our inside sources have given us new details about what to expect from the upcoming model year.

First up, the 2013 Mustang will be getting a fairly significant redesign, with many styling cues from the current Shelby GT500 making their way onto the front of the car including the larger, protruding upper grille and smaller, rounder lower grille. This aligns with the mysterious Mustang test mule that was caught on the streets of Dearborn back in April. As a modern touch, LED lights will be used, most likely for the fog lights in the lower front fascia. Many Mustang fans will also be happy to know that the controversial taillight design first seen on the 2010 Mustang have also gone on the chopping block for 2013, giving way to a lights that run straight across the back of the car rather than angling towards the front.

As far as powertrains go, our sources say that they will remain the same for 2013, a 5.0L V8 and the 3.7L V6, although Ford will be giving a slight bump in horsepower to the Mustang GT (no word on the V6) to be more on par with the Camaro SS. The exact horsepower figure for the Mustang GT is unknown, but expect it to come in right around 425. As we reported back in March, the 2013 Shelby GT500 will also be getting an increase in horsepower to as much as 620.

Finally, we earlier speculated that the 2013 Mustang would debut in November at the L.A. Auto Show, and our sources have confirmed this. Expect to see the redesigned 2013 Mustang right around November 16-17, the press days for the L.A. Auto show.

Thank god. Sounds like they are finally going to get rid of those hideous taillights.

Interesting can't wait to see it

Hey now ! (i agree)

that's a nice to a hear.

This is exciting. Cant wait to see the new design.

the current hindend has kinda grown on me. it looks good once you get use to it.

seems to me this may be an emergency redesign.

What sort of "emergency" are you thinking?

I know the article says one thing but I am hearing another. 5.8L V8 has been mentioned a few times by some folks at Ford dealerships. Dont know what is true until it is sitting infront of you.

yea there have been rumors of a returning 351ci motor to compete with some of the high displacement engines Chrysler and GM have come out with, but do we really need the displacement? We are kicking them with .7 liters less already, why add the weight to do the same thing?

I believe they are talking 5.8 for the GT500, but havent heard it being mentioned for the GT

I got a letter from Ford today. They said all 2011 and up GT500 owners can visit there local dealer (BHF of course) and get a free 10 cyl 8.8 liter 1300 hp upgrade. Promise!

put me down for 2

Correct 5.8L for the GT500.

"the current hindend has kinda grown on me."

I've been waiting for that to happen to me and so far.... nothing! Still looks like it belongs on a Toyota to me....

Oldokie wrote:"the current hindend has kinda grown on me."

I've been waiting for that to happen to me and so far.... nothing! Still looks like it belongs on a Toyota to me....