All About the S550 Ford Mustang 2015+
Heritage
The “Mustang” designed and manufactured by Ford is a car that has touched everyone’s hearts in one way or another. With 6 generations that span from 1964 to current date (nearly 50 years), you can be sure there is enough history, progression, and stories to be told about Mustangs that will keep you intrigued for many years. There is no better way to start a Ford Mustang article than with a visual of the first Mustang to ever hit the roads in 1964:
- 1st Generation Ford Mustang:1964 – 1973
- 2nd Generation Ford Mustang:1974 – 1978
- 3rd Generation Ford Mustang:1979 – 1993
- 4th Generation Ford Mustang:1994 – 2004
- 5th Generation Ford Mustang:2005 – 2014
- 6th Generation Ford Mustang:2015 – Present
Features & Uses: S550 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang S550 is part of the sixth generation but was first seen in December of 2013 at the private Ford events. Some unique features the S550 possesses include fully independent rear suspension and a 2.3L Ecoboost turbocharged direct injected 4 cylinder. The S550 was not only a symbol of progression for the Mustang vehicle itself, but also for the brand. The S550 was the first Mustang to be sold worldwide and offered in a right hand drive version. Four different power plants are offered in the four different S550 models and are as follows:
Mustang V6 | Mustang EcoBoost | Mustang GT | Mustang GT350 |
---|---|---|---|
3,720 cc (227 cu in) V6 | 2,253 cc (137 cu in) I-4 | 4,949 cc (302 cu in) V8 | 5,163 cc (315 cu in) V8 |
Both, six speed manual transmission and automatic transmission is offered for the 3.7L, 2.3L, and 5.0L. Standard features include push button start, Single Disc CD player compatible with MP3 format, AM/FM Radio, Ford Sync system with Bluetooth, Proximity key entry with touch sensors and keyless entry, auxiliary inputs, Color LCD DIDS (Driver information display screen), A2DP wireless audio streaming, USB and Ipod hookups, ESCS (Electronic Stability), ETCS (Electronic Traction), ABS, Automatic 911 call when airbags deploy as well as a rear backup camera.
At ISC we have recently designed, developed, and produced ISC S550 Mustang Coilovers/Suspension and S550 Mustang Air Cups as well, so be sure to check those out at our store!
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