随着2018款福特野马中期改款车发布时间的临近，关于该车的越来越多的细节开始浮出水面。早在今年六月就有传言称该车将配备十速自动变速器，而最近经销商披露的文件证实了这一传言。此外，无论是EcoBoost版本还是GT版本都可选装取自Shelby GT350的MagneRide磁流变自适应减震。不过，2018款车型不会搭载3.7升V6自然进气引擎。由于福特已经有2.3升四缸EcoBoost涡轮引擎提供给入门级车型，因此这丝毫不奇怪。另外，2018款车型还将提供主动排气系统及四排气尾管，同时增加太阳橙和皇家红车身涂装。谍照显示，新车在外观上不会有太大变化。目前还不清楚内装是否会有很大变化，还是只进行轻度改款。目前不清楚新车发布时间，有消息称，该车将在明年1月北美车展亮相，那么预计该车将在下月在线发布。

2018 Ford Mustang all but confirmed with 10-speed auto, adaptive dampers
As we are approaching the pony car’s mid-cycle refresh, more and more details are starting to emerge about the changes in tow for the 2018 model year. Rumors concerning the introduction of an optional ten-speed automatic transmission date back to June, and now dealership ordering info obtained by the good folks at Mustang6G comes the confirm the gossip. In addition, the facelifted Mustang in EcoBoost and GT flavors will also be blessed with optional MagneRide magnetorheological adaptive dampers as seen on the beefier Shelby GT350.

According to the same source, it’s likely the end of the road for the naturally-aspirated 3.7-liter V6 as the engine was not listed in the dealer system for the 2018MY at the time of the check. That’s hardly a surprise since Ford has the turbocharged 2.3-liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost to serve as the entry-level engine.

In other news, the 2018 Mustang is expected to receive an active exhaust system with four tailpipes and also an extended color palette with fresh Orange Fury and Royal Crimson paint
As far as the cosmetic changes are concerned, multiple spy shots have revealed Ford won’t be fiddling around too much with the Mustang’s exterior. We are not holding our breath for important changes inside as the cabin will likely receive only a few subtle updates.

It’s unclear at this point when Ford will host premiere of its updated ‘Stang, but we won’t be too surprised if it will occur in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. If that is going to be the case, an online reveal could occur as early as next month.