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Ford's new Mustang has crisp looks and a feature that lets you rev the engine from outside the car

Tim Levin   

Ford's new Mustang has crisp looks and a feature that lets you rev the engine from outside the car
The 2024 Ford Mustang.Ford
  • Ford unveiled the new version of its iconic Mustang on Wednesday.
  • The seventh-generation Mustang goes on sale next summer as a 2024 model.

Ford may be pushing hard into electric vehicles, but that doesn't mean it's giving up on its iconic gas-powered models.

Ford may be pushing hard into electric vehicles, but that doesn
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

On Wednesday, the Blue Oval unveiled the seventh-generation Mustang.

On Wednesday, the Blue Oval unveiled the seventh-generation Mustang.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

The new Mustang adheres to the same basic design language as it has for nearly 60 years.

The new Mustang adheres to the same basic design language as it has for nearly 60 years.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

But Ford gave the next-generation model more modern, chiseled looks.

But Ford gave the next-generation model more modern, chiseled looks.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

That includes slimmer LED headlights …

That includes slimmer LED headlights …
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

… and sharp, angled tail lights to match.

… and sharp, angled tail lights to match.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

The 2024 Mustang will be available with two updated engine options.

The 2024 Mustang will be available with two updated engine options.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

There's a beefy 5.0 liter V8 that Ford says is the most powerful of its kind ever offered in the Mustang.

There
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

It's offered with the option of a six-speed manual transmission, a dying breed these days.

It
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Buyers without as much of a need for speed can opt for the 2.3-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder.

Buyers without as much of a need for speed can opt for the 2.3-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Each has its own distinct look, with the more powerful Mustang GT delivering bigger air intakes and a hood vent.

Each has its own distinct look, with the more powerful Mustang GT delivering bigger air intakes and a hood vent.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Drivers can choose between several drive modes for different conditions and moods: Normal, Sport, Slippery, Drag, and Track.

Drivers can choose between several drive modes for different conditions and moods: Normal, Sport, Slippery, Drag, and Track.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Other new additions include a "Remote Rev" feature, which lets owners rev their engine using a button on the key fob.

Other new additions include a "Remote Rev" feature, which lets owners rev their engine using a button on the key fob.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

That way, owners can annoy the neighbors from the comfort of their own home.

That way, owners can annoy the neighbors from the comfort of their own home.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Ford is also introducing an "Electronic Drift Brake," meant for owners to practice their drifting. It's available with the optional Performance Pack. It's styled to look like a traditional hand brake.

Ford is also introducing an "Electronic Drift Brake," meant for owners to practice their drifting. It
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Like previous generations, the new Mustang will be available as a convertible.

Like previous generations, the new Mustang will be available as a convertible.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Inside, owners get a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster that Ford says can be customized to display different animations.

Inside, owners get a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster that Ford says can be customized to display different animations.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

As an option, buyers can get a 13.2-inch main touchscreen that's angled toward the driver.

As an option, buyers can get a 13.2-inch main touchscreen that
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

Like the Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s electric SUV, the new Mustang will be able to receive software updates over the internet.

Like the Mustang Mach-E, Ford’s electric SUV, the new Mustang will be able to receive software updates over the internet.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

A new flat-bottomed steering wheel helps the driver get seated more comfortably, Ford says.

A new flat-bottomed steering wheel helps the driver get seated more comfortably, Ford says.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

With the Performance Pack, buyers can get sportier seats.

With the Performance Pack, buyers can get sportier seats.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

The new Mustang hits dealerships next summer.

The new Mustang hits dealerships next summer.
The 2024 Ford Mustang.      Ford

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