
The Mustang is equipped with two types of engines: one is a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine with a displacement of 2.3 liters, and the other is a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with a displacement of 5.0 liters. Most Mustangs seen in the domestic market are models powered by the 2.3-liter turbocharged engine, which is the same engine used in the Ford Focus RS. The Mustang F12 is a compact SUV under the Mustang brand, featuring a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension. Its body dimensions are 4163mm in length, 1720mm in width, and 1630mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2515mm.

I recently helped my cousin research the Mustang. The classic 5.0L V8 is truly the soul of the car, especially the GT version—stepping on the gas and hearing that roar gives you goosebumps. However, the newer models come with a 2.3T four-cylinder engine, offering 302 horsepower which is more than enough for daily driving and is more fuel-efficient. The special edition Shelby GT500 is even more extreme, with a supercharged 5.2-liter engine pushing out 760 horsepower—it can leave a bunch of cars in the dust at traffic lights. If you're buying used, be cautious: the V6 models before 2013 still had a 3.7-liter engine.

My neighbor's dark night black Mustang has a modified exhaust system, and you can hear the roaring sound from far away every time he comes home from work. Currently, the mainstream models are divided into three tiers: the entry-level is the 2.3T turbocharged engine, the mid-range features the 5.0L Coyote V8 naturally aspirated engine, and the top-of-the-line Shelby model uses a 5.2-liter supercharged engine. The hybrid version is quite novel, combining a 2.3T engine with an electric motor, resulting in a rather subtle overall displacement. Just a heads-up, some U.S.-spec models deliberately understate the actual displacement to avoid high displacement taxes.

Last year at the racetrack test-driving the GT350, the tachometer's redline zone soared to 8,250 rpm. The modern Mustang offers flexible displacement options: a 2.3L four-cylinder for commuting, a 5.0L V8 for straight-line acceleration enthusiasts, and a supercharged 5.2L for track warriors. Vintage car fans might recall the original 289 cubic-inch (approximately 4.7L) engine from the 1960s, whose replica editions still command premium prices at auctions today.


