The Blue Oval’s enduring icon will feature an engine under the hood for some years to come.
By Gray Van Dyke
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Following the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Camaro and the electrification of the Dodge Charger, many muscle car fans were left wondering what the future would hold for the Ford Mustang.
All the more so once the Mustang Mach-E started to gallop ahead of its gas-powered counterpart in sales, first in 2024 and again this year.
However, a new report just confirmed that Ford will be keeping an engine under the hood of its pony car well into the next generation. Here’s why it should give you some hope.
As first reported by Automotive News, the Blue Oval won’t be making the Mustang (coupe) electric anytime soon. 
Instead, the pony car is slated to gain a slew of gas-powered variants. First, Ford will be launching a new RTR this year, after which it will be refreshing the Mustang in 2026 and giving the model a complete overhaul in 2029.
Though previous rumors had suggested that Ford would use the launch of the new generation as an opportunity to debut its all-electric Mustang coupe, any plans to turn it into an EV have supposedly been scrapped.
At most, the Blue Oval is likely to build a hybrid as part of its plan to expand its lineup with alternative energy solutions. After all, there’s been talk of an electrified V8 model for quite some time now.
As someone who remains stubbornly committed to keeping a 1967 Mustang running and driving, I can appreciate (and have to commend) Ford’s dedication. 
In an age where its competitors have either culled or compromised, the brand has stood steadfast and instead decided to double down on its icon. After all, even with the launch of the electric Mach-E, the Blue Oval has continued to raise the performance threshold of its gas-powered Mustang. 
Historically, muscle cars have only excelled when driven in a straight line. However, models like the Dark Horse and the GTD prove that an old dog — erm, horse — can still be built to learn new tricks. 
And that’s not even mentioning some of the brand’s other initiatives to keep support for its pony car alive and well. 
Along with launching a series of Mustang track driving opportunities through its Performance Racing School, Ford has also teased a new immersive amusement park-like experience set to hit Los Angeles this fall. 
In any case, between its ongoing market support and its various cultural and historical engagements, the Blue Oval is proving that alternative energy doesn’t have to mean the end of muscle cars like the Mustang. I know it only motivates me to keep my ‘67 on the road.
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