Driving a Ford Mustang in Need For Speed

The Ford Mustang is a classic racer, both in the game and in reality. Ford Mustang Need for Speed go hand-in-hand, and players continue to enjoy getting behind the wheel of their favorite ‘Stang and taking off.

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Published on: Feb 5, 2023

One of the staples of Need for Speed is the Ford Mustang. It is a cultural icon and is a popular pick for racing around Palm City. There are a few different Mustangs in the Need for Speed games that you can play. If you’re playing Need for Speed Heat, for example, you get multiple ‘Stang options to choose from. Level up and unlock them to take them for a spin.

Which Mustangs are included in the game? What are their specs?

Need for Speed Mustangs

There are four Ford Mustangs in Need for Speed Heat:

Ford Mustang GT 2015 Muscle
Ford Mustang 1965 Classic
Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969 Classic
Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990 Muscle

Below is a breakdown of the specs for each of these cars so that you know what you’ll get from a Ford Mustang Need for Speed Heat car.

Ford Mustang GT 2015 Muscle

With a beefy V8 engine under its hood, the 2015 GT muscle variant of the Mustang is a great choice for street races. It has 435 hp on the stock version and 1,017 hp when fully upgraded. If you’re playing NFS Edge, you’ll notice that this vehicle has an A class performance rating.

Ford Mustang 1965 Classic

The 1965 Classic ‘Stang is a cherished model in the game and in real life. It marks the first generation of the Mustang line. In NFS 2015, you can purchase it for $20,000. The stock version has 281 hp, which gets boosted to 1,237 hp when fully upgraded. In NFS Edge, it has a C class performance rating.

Ford Mustang BOSS 302 1969 Classic

The 1969 Classic BOSS 302 is a high-performance variant of the Fastback. In NFS 2015, it has 290 hp stock and, when fully upgraded, 1,269 hp. On October 6, 2022, the NFS website announced this car would be in the recently released NFS Unbound.

Ford Mustang Foxbody 1990 Muscle

The 1990 Foxbody is a muscle car version that is based on the Fox platform, designed as a hatchback. It has a 4.9-L (branded the Windsor 5.0) V8 engine under the hood. In NFS 2015, it has a stock hp of 259 and a fully-upgraded 1,083 hp. It is a Ford Mustang Need for Speed classic pick since it can take a beating.

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