The 2022 Mustang is widely considered to be the last model year for the S550-generation Mustang, as the seventh iteration of this iconic wild car is expected to be launched with the 2023 model. Last February, Ford posted a job checklist on LinkedIn seeking an engineer for the S650 program, which will bear fruit for the 2023 model.
According to a Mustang7G forum member, Pedro Maradei claimed to have worked on the S650 Mustang program for five months between July 2020 and November 2020. Specifically, he was involved in the next generation of "analysis of low-displacement vehicles and high-displacement models" 2.3-liter four-cylinder and 5.0-liter V8 engines, both of which will feature hybrid systems.
As you can see from a screenshot of his LinkedIn account, Pedro Maradei has a lot of experience with Mustang because he has been a product development engineer for powertrains for 10 years. He listed the next generation of sports cars as 2023MY, which means it will be officially released sometime next year, and sales will begin at the end of this year or early 2023.
While hybrid engines haven't been confirmed yet, it's not surprising that Ford might want to electrify the EcoBoost in particular the naturally aspirated eight-cylinder engine. In its final year, the V8 installed in the GT and Mach 1 flavored S550 'Stang reportedly reduced its torque by 10 horsepower and 10 pound-feet to meet stricter emissions regulations. Under stricter laws, adding hybrid components to improve efficiency will make powertrains forward-looking.
Speaking of electrification, Autoline Daily reported earlier this year that plans for the all-electric two-door Mustang are already in action, with the plan set to go into production in December 2028. Rumors mention that Ford will completely stop using ICE-powered sports cars at that point, meaning next year's S650 will be the last appearance of a gasoline version.