Get To Know Ford's Extensive 2024 Mustang Model Lineup: A Guide To All 14 Variants

Ford has been garnering lots of attention with its updated Mustangs. Here's what's new with its Pony cars.

Ford gave us the first true-to-the-blood pony car, the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang. The automaker had enhanced our lives with seven generations of this nameplate and then added an SUV. Moreover, the blue-oval brand might even transform the Mustang into a sub-brand of Ford, as Hyundai did with Genesis. So, along with the Fastback and Convertible body styles, we now have the all-electric Mach-E, which we include in the same beautiful family. For 2024, most of the Mustangs will keep the same 2023 body styles, and a few new entries and options are gaining on us.

The EcoBoost is the entry-level into the Mustang family. Don't be scared by its inline-four turbocharged engine since it produces enough power to move you safely down the road. Ford makes it in two shapes: fastback and convertible. It comes at an MSRP of $30,920, and you should ask your dealer if you qualify for the preferential price plans (A, Z, or X). For the open-top version, you'll have to dig deeper into your pockets and squeeze at least $39,020 sans destination charge ($1,595) and other taxes. For many people, the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost makes sense in terms of price vs. performance.

At $36,445 without taxes and destination charge, Ford offers the Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback but adds more options in and around the vehicle. Like its base-model sibling, the EcoBoost, it comes fitted as standard with the ten-speed auto box. But unlike that, the convertible version is just $5,050 more expensive than its fixed-roof sibling. It even comes with front heated and cooled seats and an immersive digital cockpit that features Sync4, while the driver can enjoy the flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel. Outside, at the back, the EcoBoost Premium boasts a body-colored decklid spoiler.

By paying an extra $6,050 over an Ecoboost Premium, you get access to the Mustang GT 5.0, which is the entry-level in the Mustang's V8 category at $42,495 sans taxes and destination. So, bye-bye to the fuel-efficient 2.3-liter turbocharged unit and embrace the Coyote engine with its magnificent roar. The Mustang GT comes only in a Fastback shape since Ford doesn't offer it as a convertible. But at least it comes with a six-speed manual, and if you opt for the Active Valve Dual exhaust feature, you'll get to enjoy up to 486 ponies to play with.

At $47,015 without taxes and destination, Ford offers the Mustang GT Premium Fastback. Unlike its non-Premium sibling, it is available in an open-top variant at $52,515. Still under the hood is the same fabulous Coyote 5.0-liter engine that loves to roar. On this version, the 19" aluminum wheels are standard, and inside the vehicle, you'll see aluminum pedals for a racy feeling. In addition, the flat-bottom steering wheel and the nine-speaker sound system can make your travels more pleasant. The six-speed manual is standard, while the ten-speed automatic transmission is a $1,595 option.

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The first thing you'll notice at the Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the emblem on the front grille. This version features a dark version of the Mustang's famous running horse emblem. But that's just part of the package. Under the hood, the Dark Horse comes with a 500 HP version of the Coyote 5.0-liter engine. In addition, the MagnaRide suspension and the fat tires are there to provide better handling than on the rest of the Mustang GT range. The starting price for this version is $59,270, and it's only available as a Fastback.

Just like its sibling, the regular Mustang Dark Horse, the Premium version comes only as a fixed-roof affair but at a steeper price. Ford asks $63,265 for this upgraded version sans taxes and delivery charges. It has the same 500 HP Coyote V8 engine paired with a Tremec six-speed manual but got better brakes from Brembo with 15.4" vented discs at the front and 13.9" rotors at the back. Like all the other Premium versions of the Ford Mustang, it features heated and cooled seats at the front. The ten-speed automatic gearbox is still $1,595, like on the rest of the range.

If you want to compete in a series established specifically for Mustang, this is the way to go. Ford Mustang Dark Horse R boasts track-only performance, and it comes at a staggering $145,000. You'll have to say goodbye to all the comfort features of the regular Mustang since this car is a stripped-down Dark Horse, and Ford packed it with racing technologies. Instead of sound-deadening materials and a nice headliner, you'll admire a full roll cage, while the adjustable seats are replaced with one FIA-certified racing seat with safety harnesses. It only comes with a Tremec six-speed manual.

While Ford made the Dark Horse R mainly for friendly races, the GT4 is the entry-level for serious professional racing. Under the hood sits a 5.0-liter V8 Coyote engine-based tuned to develop an undisclosed power because this can vary depending on the track and weather conditions. Unlike its Dark Horse R sibling, it comes with paddle-shifters Holinger Dog-Ring racing gearbox with pneumatic actuation. The carbon fiber body panels and the unique aero package are designed for maximum on-track performance. While the price is undisclosed, a GT4 race car usually costs more than $250,000.

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If you own a racing team involved in the World Endurance Series, you might get interested in this outrageous version of the Ford Mustang: the GT3 version. Just like the GT4, it has an undisclosed price, but you may ask the builder. Ford Performance developed the Coyote-based engine, and M-Performance assembles it in the UK. Its 5.4-liter displacement should provide between 500 and 600 ponies since the GT3 category has very strict rules regarding power outputs. Jim Farley, Ford's CEO, asked in March 2023 if the automaker should make a street-legal version for this. Fingers crossed!

The entry-level for the electric-only Mustang Mach-E is the Select version that comes with a $42,995 price tag, without taxes and delivery. It is fitted as standard with rear-wheel drive, and the eAWD version adds $3,000 to the MSRP. Unfortunately, Ford didn't disclose the 2024 model year range for the Mustang Mach-E, so we will update them when we get them. For now, only the 2023 model year is available, and it comes with a 72kWh usable battery pack that's good for a 266 EPA range for the RWD version, while the AWD model gets a range of 225 miles.

If you want to feel special, then the Mach-E Premium will try harder to help you. With a starting price of $46,995 for the RWD version and $49,995 for its eAWD sibling, the Mustang Mach-E Premium spoils its users with a standard panoramic glass roof and a B&O Sound system that will increase your mood every time you'll drive it. Still, the battery pack is still at 72 kWh, which means that you'll be able to drive mostly around town, especially in cold weather. But, for $7,000, you can opt for a 91 kWh battery, which will help the car get up to a 310-mile EPA-estimated range.

With the Mach-E California Route 1, Ford aimed at those who wanted, or needed, a longer range. This version comes with a $56,995 starting price without taxes, incentives, or delivery and a standard eAWD drivetrain. In addition, the 91 usable kWh battery pack is included in the package and has an EPA-estimated range of 312 miles. Inside, the automaker installed a six-speaker sound system and a 15.5" portrait-mode touchscreen on the dashboard that comes with the Sync 4A system. Like the Mach-E Premium, it comes with a panoramic glass roof and heated front seats.

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When Ford attaches the "GT" lettering to a vehicle, you have to bet that it's something sportier. The Mach-E GT proves that with its 480 hp output, 134 hp more than the Mach-E California Route 1. The battery pack has a 91 kWh usable capacity, so the range might not be at the same level as that one. But owners will get standard 20" alloy wheels and a more aggressive look of the vehicle. Inside, Ford replaced the six-speaker sound system with the 10-speaker B&O unit. With a starting price of $59,995 without taxes, delivery, or incentives, the Mach-E GT proves to be a family-friendly sports car.

No price and no specs yet, but there are a few mouthwatering details on the Mustang Mach-E Rally. The Sparco-style rally alloy wheels, the gravel tires, the wing on top of the tailgate, and the redesigned bumpers are signs that the Mach-E Rally will be a desirable car. The e-Rally sport is no longer a future dream, but it is already an ongoing championship. As a result, Ford pushed the EV boundaries and announced at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed the Mach-E Rally version, especially for motorsports fans. That should be a great addition to the 2024 Mustang Mach-E.

Model

Starting MSRP

Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

$30,920

Mustang EcoBoost Convertible

$39,020

Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fasback

$36,445

Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible

$41,945

Mustang GT Fastback

$42,495

Mustang GT Premium Fastback

$47,015

Mustang GT Premium Convertible

$52,515

Mustang Dark Horse

$59,270

Mustang Dark Horse Premium

$63,265

Mustang Dark Horse R

$145,000

Mach-E Select RWD

$42,995

Mach-E Select eAWD

$45,995

Mach-E Premium RWD

$46,995

Mach-E Premium AWD

$49,995

Mach-E California Route 1 eAWD

$56,995

Mach-E GT eAWD

$59,995

Ford is making the 2024 Mustang in two shapes: coupe, known as Fastback, and Convertible. In addition, the Mustang is also available as an electric SUV, the Mach-E.

The 2024 Ford Mustang costs $30,920 for the base version, while the most expensive one, the Dark Horse Premium, is $63,265. All prices are without taxes.

The 2024 Mustang is not the last V8. Ford announced that it will continue to build this iconic pony car with a V8 engine as long as customers demand it.

You can already order the Mustang 2024, but some specific models might be available for a limited time. The 2024 Mustang Mach-E, on the other hand, it's not yet available.

Tudor started his career in automotive journalism over 25 years ago as a contributor in a small editorial team of a printed magazine. Later, he evolved and led several car magazines as editor-in-chief, produced his TV broadcast, and traveled worldwide to car events from Italy to Pikes Peak, and from Laguna Seca to the Sahara Desert. Tudor continued learning and completed rally-driving and off-road schools. He also reviewed more than a thousand cars in his career before joining the HotCars team.