2022 California Special Convertible on sale in Europe

[Twin Turbo]

Just picking up on your U.K. volume comment - have you ever seen any volume info for U.K. cars ?

Even basic info would be good, but a breakdown by engine / transmission / colour etc would be perfect

WD

A motoring journalist friend of mine managed to get some info from Ford. Since 2015 they've sold 10,000 here in the UK, with 80%/20% sales in favour of the GT. No breakdown on FB/Conv/colors/trims though :(

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[Ace]

Well, even the US spec CS has the Bullitt grille and wheels. My guess, these were already homologated for Europe, so it made sense to re-use them.

Also, the exhaust in the GT has now been modified and homologated to pass the forthcoming EU noise regulation test. On one hand, that's good news. On the other, I hope it hasn't muted it too much.

Isn't this the US CS? It has an unique grille and wheels. but surely Ford just went with what they already had homologated, that's why the EU Mach 1 was just reusing the Bullitt engine tuning

 

[Twin Turbo]

Isn't this the US CS? It has an unique grille and wheels. but surely Ford just went with what they already had homologated, that's why the EU Mach 1 was just reusing the Bullitt engine tuning

Nope, that's an '18-'21 Cali Special. The '22 US version is the same as ours (Bullitt grille, Bullitt wheels), at least if it's spec'd with the Performance Pack (which is a first for the US).

The Atlas Blue one (top) has the Performance Pack.....it needs those Bullitt wheels to clear the Brembo calipers.

The Cyber Orange one (bottom) is the base California Special. It uses the '18-'21 CS wheels, but has the Bullitt grille.

 

[KingKona]

Kinda cruel to market to Euros the joys of the open road, and picturesque visions of beautiful desert weather.

 

[Twin Turbo]

Kinda cruel to market to Euros the joys of the open road, and picturesque visions of beautiful desert weather.

And as a convertible only

 

[Fastoldman]

When I hear friends here in the USA whine about various automotive options and rules I tend to have them look into the situation in Europe and around the World. We really have it pretty good here and I know the sound regulation throughout the European Continent has been in force for decades ,but a friend of mine in Switzerland says it appears it will get even tougher in many places. The one item I find hard to imagine, with the weather, especially in some European countries is the lack of a Torsen rear end. Noted that is says Australia is also without this and if I read that right I can not fathom the reason why --- definitely would be a benefit for anyone driving in inclement weather.

 

[Twin Turbo]

Well, rest of the world Mustangs still get an LSD, just not the Torsen. I suspect a decision was made a long time ago that "Euro" customers wouldn't want the occasional noises a Torsen generates. But it does seem odd for us not to have it.

 

[KingKona]

Well, rest of the world Mustangs still get an LSD, just not the Torsen. I suspect a decision was made a long time ago that "Euro" customers wouldn't want the occasional noises a Torsen generates. But it does seem odd for us not to have it.

Makes me wonder if Torsen, the company and brand name, has some sales/marketing/copyright limitations in Europe?

 

[Ericc B]

And as a convertible only

Yay

And sans the ugly and useless fake side scoop.

Yay again

And A10 only.

Yay yet again

I might just order one. Oh wait I already did

 

[TrackMustang]

Hmmmm, looks like there might be a problem with this one. It's an auto, and it appears to be in Park!!

You’re my favorite person for finding this.

 

[Twin Turbo]

Yay

And sans the ugly and useless fake side scoop.

Yay again

And A10 only.

Yay yet again

I might just order one. Oh wait I already did

Auto only? Here in the UK, at least, you can get it as a manual as well

 

[Ericc B]

Auto only? Here in the UK, at least, you can get it as a manual as well

Most likely because after Brexit the UK no longer has to abide by those stupid EU emissions regulations.

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