Is the 2019 Ford Mustang available as a convertible?
The Mustang is an American icon and since its inception, it has been available with a convertible top, with only the second generation model coming without a convertible option. Perhaps the lack of a convertible option was another reason why the second generation Mustang was only built for four years. Is the 2019 Ford Mustang available as a convertible? Of course it is, and we can tell you all about it.
Which trims offer a convertible option?
Most of the 2019 Mustang lineup features both hardtop and convertible options. You can get the EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, and GT Premium trims with a convertible soft top. Out of the main lineup, this means only the GT is excluded from the list of convertible options. We’ll get into the performance models in a minute.
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What is the Mustang top made out of?
For 2019, convertible Mustang models come with a black cloth soft-top made out of premium materials. It’s both lined and insulated to increase strength and decrease road noise with the top up. The rear window is also made out of glass and not plastic like some other convertible soft tops.
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How to release the soft top in a Mustang
Releasing the soft top for the 2019 Mustang is simple. You just have to pull the release latch near the rearview mirror. Afterward, the retract button can be pushed and the entire assembly will fold away on its own both neatly and quietly.
Does the Shelby GT350 have a convertible option?
The Shelby GT350 has not had a convertible option in the past, and it is not expected to for 2019 when it comes out. For that matter, the current special edition BULLITT Mustang also doesn’t have a convertible option for 2019.
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Why do these performance models ignore convertible options? There is actually an interesting reason, and it all comes back to performance. When you are building a convertible, considerable work has to be done to strengthen the frame because a traditional hardtop actually transfers a lot of the twisting forces on the chassis to the roof.
This is why convertibles, despite having a lighter roof, are typically heavier than their hardtop counterparts. That coupled with the added power of these performance models means that a convertible car isn’t always ideal for extreme performance applications like the Shelby GT350.
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