Mustangs in May 2005 – Present
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The fifth and sixth generations of the Ford Mustang meant new technology (independent rear suspension)
and saw a resurgence of the vehicle's prominence on the street and strip. With a new body style that recalled the original Mustang, and a standard V-6, it had power aplenty, although it also retained the much maligned live rear axle. Instantly popular, it kicked off a muscle car craze. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, the Mustang is now looking ahead with Ford's Eco-Boost options, independent rear suspension, a standard V-8, and starting in 2020, an electric crossover -- the Mach-E.
The fifth and sixth generations of the Ford Mustang meant new technology (independent rear suspension)
and saw a resurgence of the vehicle's prominence on the street and strip. With a new body style that recalled the original Mustang, and a standard V-6, it had power aplenty, although it also retained the much maligned live rear axle. Instantly popular, it kicked off a muscle car craze. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, the Mustang is now looking ahead with Ford's Eco-Boost options, independent rear suspension, a standard V-8, and starting in 2020, an electric crossover -- the Mach-E.

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