Ford S550 platform (sixth generation)

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The Ford S550 platform (sixth generation) is the modern rear-wheel-drive architecture underpinning the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang, featuring independent rear suspension and global-market engineering.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Ford vehicle platform
automobile platform
bodyStyleSupport 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
brakeSystem available Brembo performance brakes
four-wheel disc brakes
category Ford Mustang
automotive technologies of the 2010s
rear-wheel-drive vehicles
chassisMaterial steel unibody construction
designGoal global compliance with safety and emissions standards
improved handling versus D2C platform
drivetrain rear-wheel drive
engineCompatibility V6 engine
V8 engine
inline-4 engine
generationOf sixth-generation Ford Mustang
introducedForModelYear 2015 model year
layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
manufacturer Ford Motor Company
market global market
marketAvailability Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
North America
notableEngine 2.3L EcoBoost inline-4
3.7L Cyclone V6
5.0L Coyote V8
5.2L Predator supercharged V8
5.2L Voodoo V8
notableFeature first Mustang platform engineered as a global car
multi-link independent rear suspension
support for right-hand-drive configurations
platformCode S550
predecessor Ford D2C platform
productionEndYear 2023
productionStartYear 2014
steering electric power-assisted steering
successor Ford S650 platform
suspensionFront MacPherson strut front suspension
suspensionRear independent rear suspension
usedForModel Ford Mustang (sixth generation)
usedForModelYears 2015–2023 Ford Mustang
usedInVariant Mustang EcoBoost (S550)
Mustang GT (S550)
Mustang Mach 1 (2021–2023)
Shelby GT350
Shelby GT350R
Shelby GT500 (2020–2022)

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Mach 1 ("sixth-generation Ford Mustang (S550)")
generationCoverage
Ford Mustang
platform
Ford S650 platform ("Ford S550 platform")
predecessor

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