An unverified report suggests Ford is set to unveil a mid-engine variant of its iconic Mustang this week, potentially positioning it as a more affordable alternative to the Ford GT supercar and a direct rival to the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is not yet known whether this new model will be a road car or a racing car.

Although the Ford Mustang has retained its front-engine, two-door, rear-wheel-drive layout for nearly six decades, inside sources say the new Mustang variant will feature a mid-engine layout, similar to Ferrari supercars. This development comes as Ford explores new avenues for the Mustang brand.

While the original Mustang concept included a mid-engined four-cylinder roadster known as the Ford Mustang I, the production model has always adhered to the traditional front-engine layout since its introduction in 1964. The Mustang differs significantly from the last Mustang coupe model sold in the United States earlier this year.

The mid-engined Mustang would be built by Multimatic, a Canadian company experienced in producing high-performance vehicles. Multimatic has been responsible for producing the Ford GT race and road car since 2016, as well as several generations of Mustang race cars, including the current GT3 and GT4 models.

It is assumed that the official presentation of the mid-engined Mustang will take place on August 17 in California, as part of the famous Monterey Car Week. This event, which takes place from August 11 to 20, attracts automobile enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world.

It should be noted that this wouldn’t be the first time that Ford has expanded the Mustang brand beyond traditional muscle cars. In 2021, Ford launched the Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric SUV that marks a departure from the iconic sports coupe. Despite initial resistance from some Ford fans, the Mustang Mach-E has gained popularity in the US and is expected to arrive in Australian showrooms between October and December 2023.

While the automotive world eagerly awaits the official announcement, it remains to be seen how the mid-engined Mustang will be received and whether it will live up to the reputation of its predecessors.

Definitions:
– Mustang: A range of sports cars produced by Ford.
– Central engine: configuration in which the engine is located in the central part of the vehicle.
– Supercar: A car with high performance and advanced technology.
– Mustang features: front-engine, two-door, rear-wheel-drive configuration.
– Roadster: A convertible sports car.
– Multimatic Team: A Canadian company dedicated to the production of high performance vehicles.
– Monterey Car Week: A car event that takes place in California and attracts car enthusiasts from all over the world.
– Muscle cars: Muscular and high-performance American automobiles.
– Mustang Mach-E: An all-electric variant of the Ford Mustang, launched in 2021.

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