Currently, the Ford Mustang reigns as the world’s top-selling sports car, celebrating its 60th anniversary with a price range spanning from $31,000 to $300,000. While the lower end is typical for the Ford Mustang pony car, the higher end is a surprise, isn’t it?
In the United States, the journey begins with the 315-hp EcoBoost Fastback, starting at $30,920 and reaching $39,000 for the Convertible variant. For those craving more muscle, the GT Fastback starts at $42,000, boasting up to 486 hp from the legendary 5.0-liter Coyote V8.
One step higher is the Dark Horse edition with 500 hp, priced between $58,185 and $62,180 for the Premium variant, available exclusively as Fastback models. Yet, let’s not forget the original Ford Mustang, which offered more than just the Fastback and Convertible models.
The notion of resurrecting the notchback body style has captured the imagination of digital car content creators, proposing a lower-priced alternative to the most expensive OEM Mustang ever – the Mustang GTD, featuring a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 targeting over 800 horsepower for a hefty $300,000.
Virtual artist Jim, known as jlord8, humorously envisions a Mustang Notchback incorporating GTD elements with a target price of $275,000. While his notion of undercutting the GTD’s price is in jest, reintroducing the notchback style could prove strategic, particularly as the Mustang celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Introducing the notchback style could pave the way for additional model variants, potentially surpassing the 500 to 800-hp range and $62,000 to $300,000 price bracket. Ford’s silence regarding potential Shelby options for the 2025 model year suggests anticipation for the GTD’s official release before revealing upcoming GT350 and GT500 generations based on the S650 Mustang.
So, should Ford revive the notchback body style to pay homage to its first-generation legacy? And if so, would it make sense to reserve it exclusively for higher-powered and pricier Shelby variants, further distinguishing them from the EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse models?