--- title: "A Ford Mustang Sedan With a V8 and Manual Is Totally Possible, CEO Says" date: "2024-05-17" modified: "2024-05-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-ford-mustang-sedan-with-a-v8-and-manual-is-totally-possible-ceo-says" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Coupe" - "Ford" - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # A Ford Mustang Sedan With a V8 and Manual Is Totally Possible, CEO Says ![]() *Ford* Given the existence of the [Mustang Mach-E](), Ford clearly has no bones about experimenting with bringing its iconic flagship into different vehicle segments. And it might just try it again, if the words of [Ford]() CEO Jim Farley are any indication. When speaking to *[Autocar]()* at the recent Goodwood Members’ Meeting, Farley spoke about potential Mustang variants and specifically mentioned a possible sedan version. "We will never build a Mustang that isn’t a Mustang," he told *Autocar*. "For instance, there will never be room for a small, two-row Ford SUV with a Mustang badge stuck on it. But could we do other Mustang body forms—a four-door or whatever? I believe we could, as long as these models have all the performance and attitude of the original." ![]() **Ford** I guess Ford's corporate mental gymnastics prevent it from categorizing the Mach-E as a Mustang, though, because Farley later went on to say "one thing I can promise, however, is that we will never make an all-electric Mustang," endorsing partial electrification instead. Should someone tell him? But let's forget Ford's Mustang Mach-E neglect for a moment. The CEO of Ford just said that a four-door Mustang could be in the cards. And since he also told *Autocar* that he's going to fight to keep V8s and manual transmissions, the world could eventually get a V8-powered Mustang sport sedan with three pedals, and hopefully rear-wheel drive. This might seem like a pipe dream, but Farley seems enthusiastic about broadening the Mustang brand in the future. According to Ford's CEO, the Mustang is the best-selling sports coupe in the world, now that the company has finally made the pony car global, and some of its biggest markets happen to be Sweden and Australia. With so much worldwide success and such a bright future, Ford seems willing to realistically explore less conventional Mustang ideas. "At our best, we are an irreverent company. We need to keep doing derivatives that will surprise people." I have a suggestion: take it one step further, Ford, and give the world a V8-powered Mustang wagon with a manual that'll [beat the Germans at their own game](). *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()