TINASHE MAKICHI
Though not so popular in Zimbabwe maybe because of affordability issues and its compatibility with the local terrain, the Mustang remains a car for fun; a car that brings thrill to your everyday life.
The Mustang has proven to be a vehicle that cuts across all groups. Tinashe Mutarisi, owner of Nash Paints owns a Mustang GT 2015, which still remains hot property three years later.
Every pony in the Mustang stable makes a powerful impression, starting with the most potent of them all… the head-turning, heart pounding, Shelby GT350 (the Mustang 2017). “It’s not like any other car, period.”
This race-tuned monster is powered by a hand-assembled 5,2 litre Ti-VCT V8 with a Flat-Plane Crank (FPC), the type more often found in exotic sports cars and racers. It’s the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going engine in Ford history.
“With a redline of 8,250 rpm, it’s also our highest-revving production V8 yet. And the exhaust note is sublime,” said Ford.
To achieve its balance of down force and drag, every aspect of the GT350 exterior was scrutinized. From its aggressive front splitter to its vented aluminum front fenders and hood, all the way back to its rear spoiler, fascia and integrated diffuser, every element is designed to work as part of a unified team – and help you stay glued to the road.
Dual exhaust pipes are standard on all models and air extractor hood vents are standard on GT models. And to match your own unique style, Mustang offers a long list of options, including 12 available wheel designs from 17 to 20 inches.
Whether your dream machine is an iconic fastback or an eye-catching drop top, you can always look forward to the passionate performance of the 3,7 litre Ti-VCT V6 engine.
Excellent road feel and precise handling are yours, courtesy of its fully independent suspension. With a double ball joint front configuration, and high-strength aluminum-alloy knuckles and H-arms in back, it employs advanced lightweight materials to help keep unsprung mass down while maximizing grip.
With its Sync 3 application, you can enjoy all of the Sync features, plus our next generation of voice-activated technology. On this vehicle, smart hardware meets smart software with an easy-to-read color touchscreen.
You can experience quick reactions to your commands in this vehicle, capacitive touchscreen features impressive responsiveness such as the convenient swipe feature and you can talk with real-world voice commands.
In this vehicle you can also locate your favorite restaurants with simple destination entry via the optional navigation and the driver can bring the power of Siri Eyes Free and iPhone into the vehicle.
The 2017 Ford Mustang features an integral link independent rear suspension that helps minimize body roll and isolate road imperfections for a responsive ride and precise handling. Aluminum alloy rear knuckles and H-arms help reduce unsprung mass.
So Mustang has twice as much anti-squat and nearly 10 times the amount of anti-lift for better pitch control during hard acceleration and braking compared to the previous generation.There’s no doubt this is a Mustang, but a design evolution continues to modernize the classic. The grille and hood have been lowered and the mouth is wider.
The result is a slightly more athletic look while still maintaining those Mustang proportions. The sleek lines continue along the body, ending in a new muscular rear fascia with available dual exhausts with quad tips.
Duly Holdings Limited is the authorized Ford dealer in Zimbabwe.
