There is a new Mustang, and Ford’s configurator is lastly working for it, permitting each American the chance to spend a number of imaginary {dollars} constructing one. Or completely actual {dollars}. We’re within the enterprise of spending very pretend cash round right here each Thursday, in order that’s precisely what we will do.
As a result of we’re most serious about exploring all of the totally different Mustang potentialities for 2024 quite than zeroing in on a selected worth level, our editors had been successfully given a limiteless finances. If you happen to one way or the other got here to greater than $75,000 for a 2024 Ford Mustang, which begins at $33,160 together with the $1,595 vacation spot and $645 acquisition charges, it’s essential to lay off the bedazzled ground mats.
So listed below are the foundations:
The automobile should be a Ford Mustang.
It should be a brand new 2024 mannequin. We all know you desire a ’71 Mach 1 or a ’17 GT 350, however too unhealthy.
You may spend as a lot of the $75,000 as you need, however the pretend change goes into the Autoblog Charitable Fund for TBA
If you happen to choose an automated EcoBoost convertible, we make enjoyable of you.
Alrighty, have at it workforce.
Mustang GT Fastback
Affiliate Editor Byron Hurd: My 2015 Mustang was a GT 6-speed with the (then-reasonable) efficiency package deal, Recaros and nothing else in any respect, completed in Guard — to this present day among the finest refined greens ever provided on an American automobile. I imagine the sticker worth was round $38,000 and I paid bill mere months after the S550 went into manufacturing. That is immediately’s closest equal, and the sticker shock alone makes me very grateful that I received into (and again out of) V8 Mustang possession whereas it was nonetheless moderately inexpensive. $49,000 would have gotten you a low-option GT350 not very way back, however right here we’re.
Mustang GT Premium Convertible
Senior Editor, John Beltz Snyder: This is able to be pushed as a lot by my spouse as by me, so I’ll yield to her need for a convertible regardless of my photophobic tendencies and the dorky-looking prime, and persuade myself it’s to higher take within the tune of the exhaust. She has the fewest insults for the black paint. Not even a query: 6MT. We each choose to drive stick, and need our youngsters to be taught after they begin driving. That made the V8 a straightforward alternative, because the EcoBoost is auto-only. I’m going with the 401A gear group for the reminiscence seats (once more, a number of driver swaps taking place), in addition to the upgraded driver help suite that’ll make our cruises up north extra snug. The Nite Pony package deal is for the black wheels. House gray inside. Ventilated seats had been a deciding issue within the Premium trim. Remaining worth: $58,205, which we would each quite spend on a Mach-E.
Mustang GT Fastback
Senior Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski: If I am shopping for a Mustang, it is as a result of I wish to relish within the sights and sounds of the wonderful V8 engine. And if that is the case, I need probably the most driver-focused possibility obtainable. Which means a GT with Ford’s Efficiency Bundle, which provides a 3.73:1 rear axle with a Torsen diff, 19-inch aluminum rims with summer time tires and performance-optimized suspension tuning. I did not select any choices apart from people who would possibly make this ‘Stang a bit of sooner both within the quarter or on a race monitor. Sadly, that also equals a couple of dollars shy of $50,000 — so it goes within the 12 months 2024 — however at the very least it’s going to go like stink and sound good doing it. Oh, and also you guess’cha I stored the usual six-speed handbook.
Mustang GT Darkish Horse
Street Check Editor Zac Palmer: If I may solely test bins for the V8, Tremec six-speed, MagneRide, Blue Ember Metallic paint and the Recaro seats, I might be a cheerful camper. Sadly, Ford forces you to test a couple of extra bins to get there, which ends up in a sky-high worth of $73,005 and a Mustang stuffed with (admittedly good) luxurious and comfort options. I do not actually need most of them, however I am a snob for that much-improved Tremec handbook transmission over the usual Getrag six-speed within the GT. Having seen the Blue Ember Metallic paint in individual, I might wrestle selecting some other coloration within the Darkish Horse’s palette. It shifts its hue relying on the sunshine it is put in and suits in properly with all the new Mustang’s black styling accents. To get that paint, although, Ford forces you to select the Darkish Horse “Premium” trim, however I prefer it sufficient to take care of that value inconvenience. The blue-heavy inside with the Recaro seats is the cherry on prime. I do not essentially love the design of this new Mustang, however outfitted like this, I can not assist however drool away.
Mustang GT Premium Fastback
Senior Editor James Riswick: I usually do not take care of black vehicles, but it surely was a necessity right here as I despise the chunky black lipstick that is been utilized beneath the brand new Mustang’s grille. Sure, despise. Selecting black was the easiest way to disguise it (additionally, there is no such thing as a inexperienced obtainable). Regardless of that, that is one cool Mustang I’ve concocted. The $995 Bronze Look package deal is a giant a part of it, because it transforms the automobile from simply one other black Mustang to one thing particular. It additionally has the GT Efficiency package deal and due to this fact the “Sinister” Bronze wheel design improve. That will be the primary visible inform that I’ve chosen the GT Efficiency package deal (together with the must-have MagneRide suspension) as I additionally chosen “Spoiler Delete” as a result of there’s simply one thing about “Mustang + Pedestal Spoiler” that appears incorrect to me. I additionally opted for the Premium Excessive 401A package deal that provides upgraded inside surfaces, reminiscence seats, B&O stereo, built-in navigation and adaptive cruise management. I then sealed the take care of Carmine Crimson seats, as a result of black-on-black is boring, you may’t get the Emberglo darkish tan with 401A, and rattling, that is one sizzling coloration combo. Oh, and do I actually need to say I went with the six-speed handbook? That is finally the explanation I selected V8 over EcoBoost. All advised, the pretend harm got here to $60,475. I might positively drive this.
Mustang GT Fastback
Information Editor Joel Stocksdale: So, we appear to have zeroed in on our favourite type of Mustang (at the very least earlier than we have pushed them): the Mustang GT. I am not breaking the streak, both, having picked one, too. I went with the bottom model, since I do have a behavior of making an attempt to go probably the most inexpensive route with one thing, whereas nonetheless getting what I need. Truthfully, I might’ve contemplated an EcoBoost in the event that they nonetheless provided it with a handbook (glares towards Dearborn). I’ve all the time loved Grabber Blue, and I like racing stripes, so these had been pure additions. The Efficiency Bundle was a should for the limited-slip differential with a shorter gear ratio and the suspension and brake upgrades. However I additionally opted for the GT Excessive package deal for heated, material and vinyl seats (higher for winter and for eradicating canine hair). And the way may I not choose the energetic exhaust possibility? If it is something just like the outdated Mustang GT exhaust, it’ll mainly be the one exhaust you ever want, working the gamut from quiet and respectful, to rumbling and rowdy. Certain want it was a bit of extra inexpensive, although, at $52,785 all-in.
