H
eritage branding is big
business in the world of new
cars, and it’s increasingly
common to find
manufacturers using classic names from
their back catalogue for entirely new
models: Vauxhall did it with the Viva,
Citroën did it with the DS, and now Ford
have brought us a new Puma. Unlike its
1990s namesake, this isn’t a Fiesta-basedNEW PUMA TAKES ON
A DIFFERENT FORM
coupé; instead it’s a compact crossover
with a mild-hybrid drivetrain and
distinctive styling. It’s bristling with tech,
from adaptive cruise and speed sign
recognition to lane-centring and hazard
identification... and it’s also the first in its
class to offer a hands-free tailgate and
lumbar massage seats. It may be nothing
like the old Puma, but it’s the perfect thing
for today’s market.NEWS IN BRIEF
THE GONG SHOW
The awards keep coming for Ford. At the
recent Auto Express New Car Awards, the
Ranger scooped the prize for Pickup of the
Year 2019, while the Fiesta proved its
continuing popularity by being awarded Small
Car of the Year.BULLITT RELOAD
The special-edition Ford Mustang Bullitt,
launched in 2018 to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the iconic Steve McQueen
movie, proved so popular that it sold out
almost instantly. Hardly surprising, with a
spec that comprised Open Air Induction,
87mm throttle body, Brembo brakes, 19in
Torq Thrust-style wheels and classic Dark
Highland Green paint. And the good news
MWɄXLEX*SVHEVIVIWTSRHMRKXSHIQERHF]
extending production into 2020! The UK price
is £48,210, with deliveries early next year.SCRAP THAT
Scrappage is back, with Ford dealers offering
up to £2,000 (inc. VAT) off new cars and
£2,000 (exc. VAT) off commercial vehicles
when you trade in your old car. Eligible cars
can be any roadworthy vehicle registered in or
before 2012.T
he ‘MkII’ name is an important
one in Ford history, as it was
applied to the first evolution
of the classic GT40 when the
engineers decided to fit a 7.0-litre Galaxie
NASCAR engine to it. And this nameplate
has re-emerged in 2019 for the GT
supercar, with Ford debuting a track-onlyHARDCORE GT IS BUILT
FOR THE TRACK
variant at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Created by Ford Performance and
Multimatic, this is a limited-run special
that’s neither road-legal nor aimed at
specific race series – it’s a pure track toy
with an incredible spec. The 3.5-litre
EcoBoost V6 puts out 700bhp, while the
body wears aggressive aerodynamicupgrades that enable it to create over
400% more downforce than the road car;
the huge dual-element rear wing helps to
achieve this, along with the new front
splitter, diffuser, wing louvres and dive
planes. The combination of Michelin Pilot
Sport race tyres and race-spec
suspension imbue it with 2g of lateral
grip; a roof snorkel feeds extra coolers
for the engine, clutch and transmission,
while inside you’ll find a Sparco race seat- the passenger seat is optional. The
ultimate playboy toy?
Ѱѵ FAS T FOR D SEPTEMBER 2019WHAT'S NEWH
eritage branding is big
business in the world of new
cars, and it’s increasingly
common to find
manufacturers using classic names from
their back catalogue for entirely new
models: Vauxhall did it with the Viva,
Citroën did it with the DS, and now Ford
have brought us a new Puma. Unlike its
1990s namesake, this isn’t a Fiesta-basedNEW PUMA TAKES ON
A DIFFERENT FORM
coupé; instead it’s a compact crossover
with a mild-hybrid drivetrain and
distinctive styling. It’s bristling with tech,
from adaptive cruise and speed sign
recognition to lane-centring and hazard
identification... and it’s also the first in its
class to offer a hands-free tailgate and
lumbar massage seats. It may be nothing
like the old Puma, but it’s the perfect thing
for today’s market.NEWS IN BRIEF
THE GONG SHOW
The awards keep coming for Ford. At the
recent Auto Express New Car Awards, the
Ranger scooped the prize for Pickup of the
Year 2019, while the Fiesta proved its
continuing popularity by being awarded Small
Car of the Year.BULLITT RELOAD
The special-edition Ford Mustang Bullitt,
launched in 2018 to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the iconic Steve McQueen
movie, proved so popular that it sold out
almost instantly. Hardly surprising, with a
spec that comprised Open Air Induction,
87mm throttle body, Brembo brakes, 19in
Torq Thrust-style wheels and classic Dark
Highland Green paint. And the good news
MWɄXLEX*SVHEVIVIWTSRHMRKXSHIQERHF]
extending production into 2020! The UK price
is £48,210, with deliveries early next year.SCRAP THAT
Scrappage is back, with Ford dealers offering
up to £2,000 (inc. VAT) off new cars and
£2,000 (exc. VAT) off commercial vehicles
when you trade in your old car. Eligible cars
can be any roadworthy vehicle registered in or
before 2012.T
he ‘MkII’ name is an important
one in Ford history, as it was
applied to the first evolution
of the classic GT40 when the
engineers decided to fit a 7.0-litre Galaxie
NASCAR engine to it. And this nameplate
has re-emerged in 2019 for the GT
supercar, with Ford debuting a track-onlyHARDCORE GT IS BUILT
FOR THE TRACK
variant at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Created by Ford Performance and
Multimatic, this is a limited-run special
that’s neither road-legal nor aimed at
specific race series – it’s a pure track toy
with an incredible spec. The 3.5-litre
EcoBoost V6 puts out 700bhp, while the
body wears aggressive aerodynamicupgrades that enable it to create over
400% more downforce than the road car;
the huge dual-element rear wing helps to
achieve this, along with the new front
splitter, diffuser, wing louvres and dive
planes. The combination of Michelin Pilot
Sport race tyres and race-spec
suspension imbue it with 2g of lateral
grip; a roof snorkel feeds extra coolers
for the engine, clutch and transmission,
while inside you’ll find a Sparco race seat- the passenger seat is optional. The
ultimate playboy toy?
Ѱѵ FAS T FOR D SEPTEMBER 2019
WHAT'S NEW