2021 Ford Mustang Updates Include GT500 Carbon Fiber Handling Pack
2021 Ford Mustang changes include new color options, the return of the Mach 1, and a new package for the GT500.
We’re still a ways off from the arrival of the all-new, S650 Ford Mustang. But like most model year changeovers, there are a few updates in store for the 2021 Ford Mustang, aside from the return of the Mach 1. Those changes were recently revealed via an official Ford document, and while they don’t represent anything earth shattering, they will only make the popular pony car even more appealing to buyers.
Perhaps the biggest news surrounding these 2021 Ford Mustang updates relates to the Shelby GT500. Ford’s king of the Mustang hill will now be available with a Carbon Fiber Handling Package, which adds black-painted 20-inch carbon fiber wheels, adjustable strut top mounts, a Gurney flap, a catch can, and splitter wickers.
No word on how much the new package will cost, but the existing Carbon Fiber Track Pack adds a whopping $18,500 to the GT500’s base price, while the Handling Pack runs an extra $1,500. It’s worth noting that the Carbon Fiber Track Pack comes with exposed carbon wheels, so the new black-painted look is a definite change.
Aside from that interesting new option, the 2021 Ford Mustang will see some changes to its exterior color options. The base Mustang, GT, and GT500 will now be available in Grabber Yellow, Carbonized Gray, and Antimatter Blue – the latter of which is also a color option on the 2021 Ford Bronco.
Those interested in the reborn Mach 1 can choose from one of eight color choices – Fighter Jet Gray, Shadow Black, Iconic Silver, Velocity Blue, Oxford White, Race Red, Twister Orange, or Grabber Yellow.
These updates are minor in nature, of course, but should help keep the current Mustang competitive until the S650 arrives for the 2023 model year. The next-gen Mustang will reportedly stick around for eight years, which would match the S550’s life span.
While the current Mustang’s engine options should carry over to the S650, it will reportedly ride on the 2020 Explorer’s CD6 platform, offering both rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. A hybrid drivetrain is also a strong possibility, and we certainly wouldn’t rule out an all-electric version of Ford’s venerable pony car, either. That may not sit well with purists, but if the Cobra Jet 1400 is any indication, an electrified Mustang could certainly be a good thing.
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