Aluminum panels span the dashboard, while the instrument panel large, circular, chrome-ringed speedometer and tachometer gauges. "Performance gauges" are located on either side of a panel that provides information on fuel level, battery, oil temperature and pressure. And, with a subtle nod to those who are used to customizing the colors on their computer screen, with a push of a button, owners can change the IP lighting, creating more than 125 different color backgrounds to suit their personality, mood, outfit or whim.
"During Mustang research clinics, we noticed that many of our customers already were customizing their interiors with different instrument panel features," explained Dean Nowicki, Ford Mustang electrical engineering team leader. "The concept display was intended to offer choices, and we just decided we wanted all the colors."
Chrome-ringed air vents are aligned vertically across the dash, precisely in line with the gauges, and the steering wheel has three spokes with a black center hub with the pony emblem.
"This is a $30,000 (USD) interior in a $20,000 (USD) car," said Larry Erickson, Mustang chief designer. "The functional, contemporary look of this interior and its precise execution set a new standard."
Wired for Pulse Pounding Sound
Another trait of Mustangs is having a pulse pounding audio system and Ford provides three choices. There's the basic 80-watt system with a single-CD player and four speakers, or the buyer can get 500 watts of peak power. Optimally a customer can opt for a system with 1,000 watts.
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| With a push of a button, owners can choose from over 125 different colors for their dashboard display. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
Chrome-ringed air vents are aligned vertically across the dash, precisely in line with the gauges, and the steering wheel has three spokes with a black center hub with the pony emblem.
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| The Mustang's "Interior Color Accent Package" provides a mostly charcoal color interior with red leather seats, red door inserts and red floor mats. (Photo: Ford Motoc Company of Canada) |
Wired for Pulse Pounding Sound
Another trait of Mustangs is having a pulse pounding audio system and Ford provides three choices. There's the basic 80-watt system with a single-CD player and four speakers, or the buyer can get 500 watts of peak power. Optimally a customer can opt for a system with 1,000 watts.