Description
The sixth generation Ford Mustang, also known as the "Mustang II", the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, is the current iteration of the Mustang pony car manufactured by Ford. The sixth generation was presented at private Ford events on December 5, 2013 and commenced series production at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant on July 14, 2014. In departure from prior Mustang models, the sixth generation Mustang includes fully independent rear suspension on all models, as well as an optional 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged and direct injected four cylinder engine. The new Mustang was introduced as a 2015 model year vehicle, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Ford Mustang, which was revealed as a 1965 model year vehicle on April 17, 1964.
Three engines are available: a standard aluminum 3.7 L "Cyclone" V6 with 300 hp (224 kW) with 379 N·m (280 lb·ft) of torque @ 4,000 rpm, an optional 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged with direct injected I4 with 310 hp (231 kW) with 434 N·m (320 lb·ft) of torque @ 3,000 rpm, or a 5.0 L "Coyote" V8 with 435 hp (324 kW) and 542 N·m (400 lb·ft) @ 4,250 rpm. The 2.3 L EcoBoost engine is new to the Mustang. This four-cylinder includes improvements over earlier versions.
Versions
The 2015 Ford Mustang GT has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 100 / 250 | 2014 | HW City - Mustang 50th | Red | Tampo'd headlights & taillights, 'GT' on rear | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | PR5 | BDD18 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G29 | 
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| 247 / 250 | 2015 | HW Workshop - Then and Now | Dark blue | Red & Yellow stripes on sides & hood | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | PR5 | CFJ24 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 247 / 250 | 2015 | HW Workshop - Then and Now | Metalflake Grey | Aqua stripes on sides & hood | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | PR5 | CFJ48 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 121 / 250 | 2016 | Muscle Mania | Yellow | Black and Red stripes on sides and hood | Black/ Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Red PR5 | DHR32 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H41, H45 | 
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121 / 250 |
2016 | Muscle Mania | White | Black & Orange stripes on sides and hood | Black / Plastic | Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Orange & Black PR5 | DHX36 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J02, J03 | 
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2014 card
From the back of the 2014 card:
Born: 2014
Birthplace: Dearborn, MI, USA
Designer: Ford
Specialty: A modern and sophisticated take on the classic Mustang, this pony has dropped some weight. It's still loaded with power though and is quick, nimble, and up for anything!