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02-28-2014, 08:56 AM
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Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) is ready to tell the story of its 2015 Mustang Convertible (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/mustang/), the can't-miss bits being the easier, quicker and quieter roof operation, a more robust roof build for a coupe-like cabin noise, more trunk space, better visibility and reduced in-cabin buffeting. The top release system has been completely redesigned with a single, center-mounted latch on the windshield frame instead of the dual latches of before. The driver can now release the roof without having to lean over into the passenger space, after which the top goes down fully automatically with the press of a button. Ford doesn't say how long it takes to stow, but it's apparently done in half as much time as before, so figure around 8 seconds.
The roof uses a five-bow structure, with the fabric outer and full inner headliner sandwiching ten millimeters of insulation. Detailing work on the top has eliminated "unsightly folds" in the corners when the roof is up and made it more compact when down; its Z-fold assembly is 6.7 inches lower than before at its highest point when put down. Ford says the new electric drive internals make less noise when in operation, and the fully-finished droptop look is achieved with snap-in caps that flank the rear seating and stow in the trunk when not in use (the outgoing Mustang's top was higher and the front when folded and always looked like it was catching air and creating drag).
The compact roof and newly independent rear suspension setup in back means liberated trunk space, 11.4 cubic feet ready to swallow golf bags and tourist swag. You can read a lot more about it in the press release below (http://www.mnfords.com/2014/02/28/2015-ford-mustang-convertible-improvements/#continued), check it out in the short video of running footage and learn about the aerodynamic improvements made to the entire Mustang lineup that decrease drag and increase fuel economy.Continue reading How Ford made its 2015 Ford Mustang safer for toupee wearers [w/video] (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/28/2015-ford-mustang-convertible-improvements/)
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Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) is ready to tell the story of its 2015 Mustang Convertible (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/mustang/), the can't-miss bits being the easier, quicker and quieter roof operation, a more robust roof build for a coupe-like cabin noise, more trunk space, better visibility and reduced in-cabin buffeting. The top release system has been completely redesigned with a single, center-mounted latch on the windshield frame instead of the dual latches of before. The driver can now release the roof without having to lean over into the passenger space, after which the top goes down fully automatically with the press of a button. Ford doesn't say how long it takes to stow, but it's apparently done in half as much time as before, so figure around 8 seconds.
The roof uses a five-bow structure, with the fabric outer and full inner headliner sandwiching ten millimeters of insulation. Detailing work on the top has eliminated "unsightly folds" in the corners when the roof is up and made it more compact when down; its Z-fold assembly is 6.7 inches lower than before at its highest point when put down. Ford says the new electric drive internals make less noise when in operation, and the fully-finished droptop look is achieved with snap-in caps that flank the rear seating and stow in the trunk when not in use (the outgoing Mustang's top was higher and the front when folded and always looked like it was catching air and creating drag).
The compact roof and newly independent rear suspension setup in back means liberated trunk space, 11.4 cubic feet ready to swallow golf bags and tourist swag. You can read a lot more about it in the press release below (http://www.mnfords.com/2014/02/28/2015-ford-mustang-convertible-improvements/#continued), check it out in the short video of running footage and learn about the aerodynamic improvements made to the entire Mustang lineup that decrease drag and increase fuel economy.Continue reading How Ford made its 2015 Ford Mustang safer for toupee wearers [w/video] (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/28/2015-ford-mustang-convertible-improvements/)
How Ford made its 2015 Ford Mustang safer for toupee wearers [w/video] (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/28/2015-ford-mustang-convertible-improvements/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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