Ford Mustang Based Electric SUV Could Look Like This: CAD Images Leaked!

Ford Mustang Based Electric SUV Could Look Like This: CAD Images Leaked!

Ford is going to unveil its first mass-market electric vehicle, an SUV which is inspired by the Mustang, on November 17th this year. The American carmaker had recently teased an image depicting the silhouette of the side-profile of this upcoming product. Ahead of the official unveiling, an image, which looks like a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) image of this electric SUV has been shared on the Facebook page 'Allcarnews'. Though we cannot confirm the authenticity of this image, the vehicle in the image seems to be pretty close in terms of its design to the one seen on the official teaser released by Ford. Ford hasn't revealed any concrete information in relation to this electric SUV. The carmaker had earlier decided to name it as the Mach 1 but dropped the plans after protests from Mustang fans. It is now rumoured that this new electric SUV from Ford is going to be called the Mach E. It is likely to be offered in a single motor with rear-wheel drive set-up as standard.

However, there could be a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive, performance-oriented version on the cards as well. This new electric SUV from Ford is likely to offer a driving range in the ballpark of 480-500 km. Going by the official teaser images released by Ford, and also taking into consideration this leaked CAD image, it seems that the electric SUV from Ford will have a raked roof-line towards the back giving this car a coupe-like appearance. The front, as well as the rear fascia, is where you see the maximum resemblance with the Mustang. The headlights, as well as the grille, are quite identical to the muscle car. The side profile gets muscular wheel arches and bold character lines. Similarly, the rear fascia also gets an aggressive stance. Do you know What is Anti-Lock Braking System, Power Steering? FE Knowledge Desk explains each of these and more in detail at Financial Express Explained. Also get Live BSE/NSE Stock Prices, latest NAV of Mutual Funds, Best equity funds, Top Gainers, Top Losers on Financial Express. Dont forget to try our free Income Tax Calculator tool. Get the latest cars price and upcoming bikes price in India exclusively at Financial Express. Stay tuned for new cars and bikes reviews, follow us on twitter, Facebook and subscribe us on YouTube for latest auto news.

The only other minor update was revised front fender badges on the GT heralding the 4.6 engine. A majorly updated version of the SVT Cobra was introduced in this same year and it came complete with an all-aluminum, DOHC, 32-valve version of the 4.6-liter engine. The hood featured a new bulge to accommodate the tall engine. For the 1997 model year, the Mustang was available in a variety of new colors, and it sported new upholstery and a new security system. A total of 108,344 Mustangs were produced this year, 6,961 of them were Cobra coupes, and 3,088 Cobra convertibles. The Cobra received updated five-spoke wheels, revisions to the 4.6-liter V8 that increased output to 225 horsepower. The 1998 Mustang was basically a carryover, and sales increased nicely to a total of 175,522 produced for the year. Out of that amount, 5,174 of those were Cobra coupes and 3,480 Cobra convertibles.

For 1999 the Mustang entered into its eighth generation of production and to celebrate, received an updated front and rear fascia along with new sharply creased fenders. A new 'corral' was also added around the galloping horse in the Mustang's grille. The interior and chassis basically remained the same; the only big change for this year was that all 1999 Mustangs received special 35th anniversary badges on their front fenders. Horsepower ratings were largely increased though for this year as significant revisions were made to both the base Mustang's 3.8-liter V6 and the GT's 4.6-liter V8. The V6 was now capable of 190 horsepower while the V8 was at an impressive 260. The five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission options remained the same. For 2000, the Mustang remained mostly the same except for the addition of new fender badges. Powered by a 5.4-liter, iron-block version of the DOHC, 32-valve engine that rated at an incredible 385 hp, a very small number (300) of 'Cobra R' models were introduced this year.