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Fifty years after Ford first unveiled the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair, the American automaker is betting a total redesign can make the vehicle appeal to drivers around the world.

TIME got an exclusive look into the sixth-generation Mustang’s development, including these never-before-seen images of the car Ford will formally reveal tomorrow. The vehicle, which will go on sale next year as a 2015 model, is lower, sleeker and wider than the current Mustang. The most notable difference: this is the first Mustang to be produced for foreign markets, as Ford tries to turn an American icon into its global flagship.

Ford executives and engineers told TIME they found themselves straining to satisfy the demands of drivers in Europe and Asia, produce a Mustang with right-side steering for the U.K., India and Australia, while retaining the performance American customers expect. At one point the project had to be rebooted because original designs were not meeting these requirements, TIME has learned. That cost Ford millions. The new Mustang will also have a surprise under the hood: an optional 4-cylinder, turbo-charged engine. It’s a nod to Europe, where gas prices are twice those in the U.S. but also risks undercutting the Mustang’s marketable heritage as a V8 power machine.

Now, by producing a Mustang for sale around the globe, Ford will be extending its strategy of building so-called world cars that can be sold profitably in a wide array of markets with arguably its most recognizable brand. The full story will be available tomorrow on Time.com and in the 12/16 issue of TIME.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

I like it a lot.

Will still have the 5.0L V8

And that 4cyl. is going to have at least 275HP/300ft-lbs of torque.

It will be fast and finally has an IRS. If it comes in any lighter than the current model it will have no problem scooting around.

We went through this all before. The 1985 Mustang 4 cyl SVO turbo would have smoked your V8 5.0's all day long.

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My 1st car was a 1977 Mustang,4 cyl. for 1200 bucks. It had a bullet hole in the windshield,but I didn't care,I needed wheels.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

They made it look like a charger.
That sucks.

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Did you hit your head again?

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<º)))><

Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Yes, but I don't see that as being relevant.

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They kinda did.

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I'm not reading that long ass article what is your point it was fast as shit.

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So, have you guys always liked this car? Why?

My first car was a 1991 White Ford Mustang Convertible. I love them and miss having one.

I don't like the BMW looking headlights at all. They look out of place. I love everything else about this car. I'm due for a mid life crisis so maybe a 'Stang is in my future...

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We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much. — Ronald Reagan

Just on looks (haven't looked at tech stuff) for midlife I prefer a Camaro or Challenger.

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I drive a Camry & a Civic,I have had no midlife crisis yet,but I have suggested my wife go blonde.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

From USA Today...
Base: 3.7-liter V-6, about 300 horsepower.
• Optional: 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder. Ford says it'll have at least 305 hp and significantly more torque than the V-6.
• Top-end: 5-liter V-8, rated "more than 420 hp," he says.

Now dat was a car, my friend...

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looks like a chevy

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Prefer the Corvette.

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Reality is your friend, not your enemy. -- Seacrest

That 2015 model looks like a big red glob of shit .... fuck, I mean, let's put a Mustang logo on a fucking Ford Fusion and double the price!

Fun fact: jimmypasta's first car was 10 years newer than mine.

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