最近谍照记者拍到了2018款福特野马敞篷车照片，该车采用了四排气尾管而不是现行版的双排气尾管。增加更多排气管意味着新车性能更优异，令人怀疑福特正在开发敞篷版Shelby，而这款车的外观并不像肌肉感非常强的GT350。该车很可能是改款GT，甚至可能是即将发布的Mach 1。据谍照记者介绍，该车配备的是主动排气系统。而这套系统成本更高，这也表明该车更有可能是类似GT的野马高端版本。虽然车辆进行了重度伪装，但仍可看出它的头尾两部分进行了改款。尤其是前大灯和尾灯组采用了新的形状。车尾的改款散流器也使外观更突出运动风格。新车内部结构最大变化是可能采用了新的变速器。最近披露的文件显示，新车将提供十速自动变速器。而GT350可能会提供双离合器变速器，很可能与福特GT采用相同的变速器。据报道，福特还计划增加新款Mach 1版本，该车性能将高于野马GT，但不会超过GT350。改款后的2018款野马非常有可能在明年上市。
Count the exhaust pipes on this Mustang Convertible test mule
We’ve seen spy shots of the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, but the latest photos revealed something new about the drop top pony car. This test mule had quad exhaust tips coming out of the rear, rather than just two on the example in the earlier pictures.
Extra outlets are generally a visual indicator of higher performance. We highly doubt Ford is working on a convertible Shelby, and the body on this one doesn't resemble the more muscular GT350. It's possible this is the refreshed GT or maybe even the upcoming Mach 1. According to the spy photographer, this system is an active exhaust. This tech is usually a little more expensive, which lends further evidence that this is a model higher in the Mustang range like the GT.
Ford engineers continue to keep the updated Mustang under heavy camouflage. However, we don’t expect a styling overhaul. Look for a model that looks generally the same but with minor tweaks at the front and rear. These photos hint at new shapes for the headlights and taillights. The revised diffuser also lends a sporty look to the back.
The big mechanical upgrade for the Mustang will likely be the introduction of a new gearbox – possibly more than one. A leak from Ford’s online parts catalog suggests some models could get an optional 10-speed automatic. The GT350 might also benefit from a dual-clutch transmission, and there’s a possibility it could be the same one as the Ford GT uses.
Ford also reportedly plans to add a new Mach 1 trim level to the lineup. The new model would likely sit above the Mustang GT in terms of performance, but it wouldn’t be so potent as to steal the spotlight from the GT350.
The refreshed 2018 Mustang will very likely go on sale next year.