The Ford Mustang GT was today crowned as '2016 Best Coupe' at UAE's wheels magazines Car of the Year Awards, beating out stiff competition in an notoriously difficult segment.

"The Mustang is a famous car, and the GT has acquired incredible appeal here in the Middle East, among both hard-core drivers and motoring professionals," said Thierry Sabbagh, managing director of Ford Middle East. "It has actually ended up being a favourite to many thanks to its great driving dynamics and efficiency combined with its excellent want to deliver a genuinely exhilarating driving experience.".

Mustang GT continues with the current edition of the throaty 5.0-litre V8, now featuring an updated valvetrain and cylinder heads that help boost output to GSO-rated 421 PS and 530 Nm of torque. A new intake manifold features charge motion control valves to partially close off port flow at lower engine speeds. This increases the air charge tumble and swirl for enhanced air-fuel mixing resulting in improved effectiveness and idle stability.

The clean-sheet design of both Mustang fastback and convertible stimulates the necessary character of the brand, retaining vital design aspects-- including the long sculpted hood and brief rear deck-- with contemporary execution.

The information and manages an active driver requirements are all easily accessible in the aviation-inspired cockpit, which is executed with the greatest degree of workmanship ever found in a Mustang. Huge, clear instrumentation puts automobile details right in front of the driver in the roomier cabin, while improved ergonomics and tactile switches and knobs offer better control. The included width and a brand-new rear suspension add to improved shoulder and.
hip room for rear-seat passengers, and a more usefully shaped trunk can accommodate 2 golf bags.

The Mustang features a considerable amount of ingenious technologies providing drivers with improved details, control and connectivity when they desire it. From Intelligent Access with push-button start to SYNC and MyKey in every Mustang built, plus standard Track Apps , MyColour gauges and a brand-new Shaker Pro Audio System, motorists will have the ability to personalize their time behind the wheel.

The feeling of freedom and confidence Mustang instils in its motorists is enhanced when they can take control of how the car acts. On a twisty back road or a weekend track day, the driver can tap the toggle switches on the console to rapidly change steering effort, engine response, and transmission and electronic stability control settings utilizing the offered Selectable Drive Modes to create the best Mustang at any time.

The sophisticated Ford-developed stability control system is tuned to maximise Mustang's dynamic abilities. When the time concerns turn up the wick at the track, Mustang GT consists of basic launch control on manual-transmission designs that enables motorists to achieve smooth, consistent starts every time.

When it's time to withdraw and relax for the drive home, offered sophisticated driver-assist features including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ) with cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control can help relieve the load, while SYNC with MyFord Touch lets motorists control their phone, environment and audio system while keeping their hands on the guiding wheel.