Ford begins testing RHD version of sixth-generation Mustang

Earlier this year American carmaker, Ford unveiled the sixth generation Mustang. It also revealed that it was developing a right-hand drive version of the iconic muscle car. Now, the company has announced that it has started testing this version.

For the first time in its history, Ford will roll out a right-hand drive Mustang from its assembly line, which will enable it to sell the car in 25 right-hand drive markets around the world including UK, Australia and South Africa.

The company's engineers have complete building a prototype of the right-hand drive Mustang, which will be used to conduct various development tests in preparation for the car's entry into the global market in the coming months.

The Mustang has been one of the most popular cars in the world with more than 9 million copies sold since it was introduced in 1964. More than 161,000 units have been sold outside of North America in that time. In 2012 alone, more than 4,000 Mustangs were sold in 35 countries outside of North America, ranging from the United Arab Emirates to Chile to the Philippines.

The Mustang comes with a choice of three engines. The 3.7 litre V6 producing 300 bhp and 366 Nm of torque, is carried over from the outgoing car. Joining it will be a new 2.3 litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost unit developing 305 bhp and 406 Nm of torque. A 5.0 litre V8, pumping out 420 bhp and 530 Nm of torque, completes the engine line-up. The car will continue to use the 6-speed automatic and manual transmissions from its predecessor. A 10-speed automatic gearbox is expected in a couple of years.

The sixth-generation Mustang will go on sale later this year in the US and Ford is planning to sell it in 120 markets worldwide next year. There are rumours that India is on the list as well.