The next generation Mustang could be a hybrid

Fresh reports out of the US claim the next generation S650 Mustang line-up could feature hybrid engines, with a job advert suggesting the company is seeking engineers for the project.

According to Carscoops, a post on LinkedIn is seeking engineers to help develop hybrid versions of both a turbocharged 2.3-litre four cylinder and 5.0-litre V8.

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Image: Carscoops

Given the current generation S550 Mustang is offered with either a 236kW/448Nm 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder or the 339kW/556Nm 5.0-litre V8, we assume Ford simply intends to create hybrid versions of the two existing engines.

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We stress at this point that a job advert is by no means concrete evidence of Ford hybridising the next-gen Mustang – but in 2018 the carmaker did confirm the model would be included in its goal of bringing hybrid power to all its new models, saying the next-gen will be “all about delivering V8-like performance with more low-end torque.”

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2018 Mustang Bullitt

The report also suggests the next S650 Mustang will be offered with an all-wheel-drive system – which, if true, would be a first for the pony car.

Power would be sent to the rear wheels via the normal petrol engine, while power would be distributed to the two front wheels by a pair of electric motors.

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The next-gen Mustang is believed to be unveiled by 2023, with prototypes to hopefully be made publicly viewable soon.