[Auto] The Ford Mustang EcoBoost leaves Europe, long live the V8!

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The current generation of Ford Mustang has been the first to be officially marketed in Europe. It landed a few years ago with two available engines. As an access version we found the EcoBoost engine, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder with turbo. The top of the line was the Mustang GT, with the brand new 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 under its hood.

From the first moment, the mythical American model became a successful product in Europe. Its “low” price and the character of the vehicle created - and continues to create - temptations. Of course, for any fan of cars in general and the Mustang in particular, the version that makes the hair stand on end is the V8.

A few years ago we were able to test the Ford Mustang GT, with its 421 hp V8 engine and manual gearbox. Honestly, I am still in love with its touch, its sound and its aesthetics. It was available from around 40,000 euros with the small engine and around 47,000 for the GT version. The price difference was not that high considering that it is a fancy car.

Little by little, and over the years, we have seen that most of the Ford Mustang units sold were linked to the large engine. So much so that Ford has studied the market well and, after four years in the business, has thrown in the towel with the EcoBoost. The American firm with the blue oval has decided to dispense with this more efficient and less powerful version, something that does not take us by surprise and that, honestly, has not made us cry either ...

But anyway, Ford has introduced a new electric model to the Mustang range. This is the Ford Mustang Mach-E. We already told you all the details about him in previous articles, where you can consult all the information. As you know, in addition to being electric, it has also become a more spacious crossover ... The truth is that it does not match too much with the legacy of the model.

In any case, if we enter the official configurator of the brand in Spain, we find the Ford Mustang GT, which is available from 50,471 euros, and the Ford Mustang, from 48,533 euros. I don't think I need to tell you which one is my favorite, but just in case, long live the atmospheric V8s!