If you live in or near Hoover Bessemer Vestavia Hills Huntsville and are interested in a new Mustang, you’ll be excited to learn that you can now test-drive and purchase the 2023 Ford Mustang in Birmingham at your local Ford dealership. This is a particularly notable model year as it closes out the sixth Mustang generation and thus represents the last opportunity enthusiasts will have to purchase the beloved S550 chassis direct from the factory. There are three core trim levels in all. The EcoBoost is the entry-level model and available in an EcoBoost Premium configuration. The GT is the first V8 Mustang and available in a GT Premium loadout, and a California Special option is offered in both cases. Finally, there is the performance-oriented Mach 1, which draws inspiration from the Shelby GT500.
There are two body styles available for the 2023 Ford Mustang: coupe and convertible. Both measure a bit shy of 16 feet in length and have a 5.7-inch ground clearance. The EcoBoost has 17-inch alloy wheels. The EcoBoost Premium adds 18-inch wheels and heated mirrors. Nineteen-inch wheels and a large rear spoiler are optional in both cases. With the EcoBoost Premium, you can also choose from various appearance packages, such as Ice White, Stealth and Coastal. The GT has a sportier aesthetic with 18-inch wheels. The GT Premium is similar but with 19-inch wheels. If you opt for the California Special package, you get a unique spoiler with the coupe and a unique grille with both the coupe and convertible. The Mach 1 boasts a special appearance package that is exclusive to this trim level.
The 2023 Ford Mustang available at Stivers Ford of Birmingham is a four-passenger vehicle. Front legroom is more than 44 inches. Second-row legroom is more than 30 inches, and the trunk provides more than 13 cubic feet. The base interior includes premium cloth seating, air conditioning, a center infotainment display and a six-speaker audio system. The EcoBoost Premium adds popular amenities like front seating that is power adjustable, heated and ventilated, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touch screen and a nine-speaker audio system. Other options include genuine leather upholstery, Recaro sport seating, 12-speaker B&O audio, a heated steering wheel and much more.
A sport suspension and active exhaust system are available for the EcoBoost models through the High Performance option. Performance brakes, a limited-slip differential and rev-matching on downshifts becomes standard starting with the GT. The Mach 1 has many mechanical enhancements, including Brembo brakes, a Torsen limited-slip differential.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard for the 2023 Ford Mustang at Stivers Ford of Birmingham, and you also have the option of a 10-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder that makes at least 310 horsepower and can make more with certain upgrades. With the GT, the Mustang is upgraded to a V8 that makes 450 hp, and the Mach 1 increases that to 470 hp.
A center infotainment display is standard with the base model. This upgraded to an 8-inch touch screen with the EcoBoost Premium and up. Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard. It includes automatic headlamp and high-beam control, a rearview camera system, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Rear parking sensors are optional and become standard beyond the EcoBoost Premium. Optional on all trim levels is a Smart and Safe package that adds adaptive cruise control and integrated navigation.
No appointment is needed to test-drive the 2023 Ford Mustang in Birmingham. Drivers in and near Hoover Bessemer Vestavia Hills Huntsville can simply visit Stivers Ford of Birmingham at their convenience. You can also shop with us online where we can assist you via live chat, and call or email us if you want to ask any questions, explore options or request personalized quotes.
*This article is for informational purposes only. Please contact the dealership for complete and current details.