CAR GARAGE | Ford Mustang GT Convertible (2013) | The new Mustang wheel offers a revamped lineup, ranging from the standard 17-inch wheels all the way up to 19-inch wheels optional on the Performance Package. With updated designs, the wheels also offer new finishes and touches for a more powerful appearance. We are delivering aspects a more emotional design and distinctive presence That Celebrates the total performance of the Mustang," said Darrell Behmer, Mustang chief designer. Also new for Mustang design are standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. Signature lighting plays into the technology upgrades for 2013 as well, with two individual light-emitting diode (LED) bars accentuating the front LED headlamps and three ropes forming the iconic three-bar rear lights.
The standard 18-inch painted aluminum wheels on both the GT and GT Premium is an evolution of the five-spoke design. The 2013 Mustang with 5.0-liter engine will now deliver 420 horsepower. The new Mustang can be specified with a six-speed Select Shift Automatic transmission. This advanced control strategy offers the driver a choice Between fully automatic operation and manual control. This capability makes the Mustang sporty yet smooth experience. With Select Shift, manual control is truly manually controlled.
A new option, the GT Track Package, debuts for 2013 for customers who want to push even further Their Mustang at the track. Available only on manual GT Mustangs with a 3.73 axle, the track enthusiasts Package Gives an engine cooler, upgraded radiator, performance friction brake pads and the same Torsen differential that's on Mustang Boss 302. The package includes everything in the current Brembo Brake Package, with 14-inch vented front discs, unique 19-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires.
Other optional package offering updates for 2013 include the Brembo Brake Package on both manual and automatic transmissions on the Mustang GT. The Performance Package is now available on automatic Mustangs for the first time. Hill start assist makes its debut on manually equipped Mustangs. With the brake pedal pressed, if sensors detect the car is on a slope, the system is automatically activated. Brake pressure is held in the braking system and the car stationary on the slope Remains for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal. The 2013 Mustang also offers customers two new audio systems for even better sound quality for incredible clarity and crispness. The upgraded Shaker Pro offers nine speakers and delivers 550 watts of power.
