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Healthy as a Horse? 2018 Ford Mustang Has Pony's Pulse

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The refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang will arrive in the fall with updated styling, suspension upgrades new technology and a new heartbeat.

Related: 2018 Ford Mustang GT Review: First Impressions and Gallery

The brushed aluminum start-stop button, located at the bottom of the center console in front of the shifter, adds a new subtle detail: The letters on the button will pulse with light from when the door is unlocked until the engine is started.

For those who have “Jeopardy” aspirations, here’s a fun fact for you: Ford says an adult mustang has an average resting heart rate of 30 beats per minute. Ford has timed the start-stop button illumination to match that – giving the pony car the same heartbeat as an actual pony.

See it in action here:

 

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