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Zed



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New Ford Mustang
Is an EV.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-car...el-y-rival


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The model will initially be launched with two battery pack sizes and three power outputs. The entry-level version will feature a single motor driving the rear wheels, with either a 75kWh battery and 254bhp motor or a 99kWh battery and 285bhp motor. Both produce 307lb ft, with a claimed 0-62mph time of under eight seconds and WLTP range of around 280 and 370 miles respectively.

The twin-motor all-wheel-drive version is offered with a 75kWh battery and 254bhp, or 99kWh and 332bhp. Both versions provide 429lb ft and a sub-seven-second 0-62mph time, with estimated ranges of 260 and 335 miles. Charging is available through an AC home charger or via DC fast chargers at up to 150kW.
 WARNING.
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Co1



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Not completely sold on the looks, but function over form from an aerodynamic perspective and I sort of like that, makes it honest. £40k price point is good, as is range. Bold move!
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Zed



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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50460241

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The top-range version of the car can travel up to 370 miles on a full charge and recharge 57 miles (92km) of range in 10 minutes on a high-power charge.


I'm not sure if my 110 can do 370 miles on a tank. WARNING.
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Co1



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I know my 90 can’t, not even close!!
Post #802731 18th Nov 2019 8:21pm
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Brucech



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Just spec’d a top of the range AWD/ big battery model - now comes in at £58k!
Post #802732 18th Nov 2019 8:26pm
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tookaphotoof



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Calling it a Mustang... What a joke! Rolling Eyes
Post #802762 19th Nov 2019 12:32am
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shropshiredefender



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Looks like a pumped up Mondeo.
I've had it with manufacturers trying to capture their past success by using a name from a great model on their new, boring non internal combustion engine stuff.
My brand definitions
Jaguar - Gentleman's saloon with I6 around 4.0l.
Range Rover - Go anywhere 4x4 with American 3.5 litre V8.
Land Rover - Basic farmers friend, copied from Jeep. 2.25 petrol I4.
Ford - Simple rep-mobiles graded L, XL, Ghia etc to establish rank of driver.
Jeep - simple basic 4X4 featured in wars from WW11 to Vietnam and beyond.
FORD MUSTANG - Epic American V8 powered monster - great straight line speed -not so good in the twisties.
Rant over. Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.
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Grenadier



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Is it a legal requirement that all EV cars have to be ugly/weird? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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Zed



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It would seem so.

With the exception of the VW Golf, which is errr..a VW Golf. WARNING.
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Post #802839 19th Nov 2019 6:14pm
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gazman



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I'm not sold on the stupid big iPad or the back end, but by the time I can afford one probably all cars will look like that anyway 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r
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90 Dreamer



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same inside as a Tesla and even some of the styling seems to mimic it...........
Post #802933 20th Nov 2019 11:36am
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kmac



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Zed wrote:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50460241

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The top-range version of the car can travel up to 370 miles on a full charge and recharge 57 miles (92km) of range in 10 minutes on a high-power charge.


I'm not sure if my 110 can do 370 miles on a tank.


Maybe not, but it would take you a few minutes to fill it up again......versus however long it takes to re-charge to get another 370 miles of range from the electric.
Post #802934 20th Nov 2019 11:37am
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boxoftricks



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Be interesting to see the impact on Tesla...... The mighty traditional manufacturers should be able to deliver a better product faster and cheaper than them. I think Telsa's sales will drop significantly.
Post #802936 20th Nov 2019 12:11pm
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Ads90



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There will be a diluting of the market for sure, but Tesla have such a massive head start & technical expertise in BEVs & the charging infrastructure that its the trad manufacturers that are on the back foot.
Even the new Porsche gets microscopically compared to the Tesla, and doesn't come out a clear winner, just an interesting alternative.
Agree others will produce faster & cheaper in time, but I think an analogy may be that of Apple & iPhone - yes, market share shrinks as others produce similar faster & cheaper, but Apple still selling strong even though they don't really have an edge anymore.
Competition is good, and as much as I'm not a fan of Mr Musk, it's Tesla that has forced the trads to move forward (just like the iPhone did).
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Tim in Scotland



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Looks a bit like Ford is jumping on the X6, X4 and Merc GLC coupe format too - jacked up saloon car style won’t help handling of what is supposed to be a sports car. Ford has done a Land Rover Defender redesign on a once iconic model by the look of it....... Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
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