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Some 125,809 Mustangs were sold around the world […]","datePublished":"2018-04-23","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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With cars such as the Porsche GT3 and Chevrolet Camaro, that\u2019s an especially tasty title to boast about.Sale figures?Some 125,809 Mustangs were sold around the world in 2017, and unsurprisingly, the Yanks snapped up two-thirds of them. After the US though, China was the Mustang\u2019s biggest market with 7,125 units sold.\u00a0The UK ranked as Europe\u2019s second-largest market with 2,211 units, way behind Germany with 5,742.After that, Europe’s top five was completed by France (942), Belgium (900) and Sweden (512).Ford sales analyst Erich Merkle commented: \u201cThe world is falling in love with the Mustang. \u201cThe Mustang represents the best of American design, performance and freedom, with an unmistakable personality that\u2019s appeals – regardless of your post code.\u201dNew look for 2018Later this year will see Ford refresh the Mustang, gifting it a more athletic exterior and an upscale interior with soft-touch materials and 12-inch digital instrument cluster.One of the engine options available in the updated Mustang will be a 443bhp five-litre V8, mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission, that can race from zero to 62mph in 4.3 seconds.Special edition Ford Mustang BullittIf that wasn\u2019t enough Mustang action, the special edition Ford Mustang Bullitt will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Steve McQueen film when it begins production in June.Available in shadow black or classic dark highland green, the Mustang Bullitt is powered by a a more powerful version of the five-litre V8 engine, delivering 457bhp and 529 Nm of torque.This special Mustang comes with new rev-matching technology that delivers smooth, seamless gear-changes, accompanied by a sporty V8 \u201cblip\u201d during six-speed manual transmission downshifts.We imagine this would make the Mustang noisy enough but if not, there\u2019s always the standard fit B&O Play premium audio system will pumping out 1,000 watts of power through 12-high performance speakers.Find out more on the Ford Mustang Bullitt hereAre you one of the 2,000-plus Brits who picked up a Mustang in 2017? 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