CARS.COM — When a new muscle car hits the streets, fans hit the internet to rejoice. There are usually tears, heart-eyes emojis and plenty of reaction GIFs. The new 2018 Ford Mustang is no exception; below are some tweets that capture the social media excitement.
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT boasts the ability to hit 60 mph in 4 seconds thanks to 460 horses under the hood and a Drag Strip Mode feature. Those numbers elicit a resounding …
Omg
— Tamsin trim (@tamsin_trim) July 25, 2017
The 2018 Mustang's starting price of $26,485 including destination will get you a stick-shift coupe with 310 hp and 350 pounds-feet of torque. To achieve maximum drag-strip performance, the V-8 Mustang GT — for another $10,000 — is the ticket.
Me thinking about how I'm going to afford the 2018 mustang GT
— Sophia Layman (@Laymannnn) July 25, 2017
Just like the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon's launch, the 2018 Mustang's evolution is bringing tears to the eyes of muscle car fans all across the country:
Looks meaner, me likey. I think I'm going to cry, my dream car is growing up and it's doing big things since 64. I'm only 17 but still
— RealGamerJ (@Real_GamerJ) July 25, 2017
My dream car is getting better and better every year
— ZIYAD ALY (@SAM4ME2) July 25, 2017
Amid the growing popularity of electric cars, some have speculated that the tide is turning from gas-guzzling muscle cars to plug-in and hybrid sports cars:
It's amazing what kind of power you can leave the dealership with these days. At least we can say the I.C.E is going out with a bang!
— The Street Report (@streetreportpod) July 25, 2017
Ford announced in April that the Mustang is the best-selling sports car in the world, so it looks like the internal combustion engine isn't going anywhere just yet.
In addition to a tweaked engine and retro pony grille package, the updated 2018 Mustang gets a new color called Orange Fury:
The 2018 Ford Mustang will come in three new colors, including a bright hue called 'Orange Fury.' http://ow.ly/Uvq83086esZ
— Randall Reed (@TheRandallReed) January 17, 2017
I want one in Orange Fury!
— rory makean (@rorymakean) July 24, 2017
To celebrate the hot new color, Ford partnered with Los Angeles-based ice cream company Coolhaus to launch a limited-edition Orange Fury flavor. Coolhaus handed out free Orange Fury ice cream sandwiches from an ice cream truck tricked out with 2018 Mustang decals in NYC:
Come check out the 2018 Ford Mustang 5.0 and enjoy a free Orange Fury Ice Cream Sammie!! 48th and 6th Avenue.
— Coolhaus (@COOLHAUS) July 13, 2017
While they count down the days until the 2018 model is available in the fall, Mustang lovers can use Ford's configuration tool to create their dream 'Stang. The configuration site was launched on July 25, but one super fan couldn't wait until then and built their own:
LOVE #Mustang world: Enthusiast can't wait, creates his own 2018 Mustang build website: https://mustang6.de/builder2018/ (Real one comes on July 25!)
— Dan Jones (@D4N_J0NE5) July 13, 2017
My #2018mustang !!! How's yours configured?
— Shawn Castator (@Skitz2489) July 25, 2017
Find more info on the 2018 Mustang here, and watch the Cars.com video review here.
