While not huge, nor really new news at all...June04 Motor Trend.

1) Vert.

Spied! 2005 Mustang Convertible
Ford Introduced the production version of the new Mustang coupe at the Detroit auto show in January. The convertible will break cover at the same venue this coming New Year. In spite of the camo, we can see the well-proportioned top, heated-glass rear window, a high trunk, and beefy dual exhausts in the unauthorized spy photo. The dual-five-spoke wheels resemble those on the original Mustang Concept cars of 03. The 2005 Mustang convertible will be sold both in V-6 and GT V-8 Models.


2) One-Year Test Verdict: Nissan 350Z

Under alternatives...

Ford Mustang (2005)
Base: 4.0L/202hp V-6
Opt: 4.6L/300hp V-8
0-60 mph, sec: 5.2 (300-hp MT est)
Fuel Economy: 21/30 (V-6)
Price Range: 19,000 - 35,000

Whats Hot:
Cool retro design and all-new chassis

Whats Not:
Nostaligic styling might have been stretched too far

Whats New:
Five-speed automatic joins the 5-speed manual

 

did they have a pic with it?

 

 

y.

 

Boomer.. scan and post.. please

 

I find it funny that they use GT for 0-60, but the V6 for gas mileage. I got the mag too, it was a pretty close up pic, but had the leather covers on the back, not just the zebra pattern.

 

 

In an unexpected switch, I'll take mine in Torch Red with a white top.

 

Thanks Boomer! At least it give an idea of how the top looks B)

 

Does this mean you're thinking of getting the GT Vert over the 68 (I think it was)?


BTW, thanks for the scan Pete.

 

Oh, another thing: That top looks better than I expected. The shape is still pretty good.

 

Does this mean you're thinking of getting the GT Vert over the 68 (I think it was)?


BTW, thanks for the scan Pete. [/b][/quote]
It was a '67, and I had to come to the realization that as a newlywed who is preparing to start a family (still a couple of years off), I can't afford a garage queen and a daily driver.

 

The 'vert looks really good IMO

 

The small rear window seems to indicate something other than a fold into a hole like I have on my 2000. Maybe, just maybe, there is some type of closure like the 350Z.

 

Gonna go agains the grain here. BORING. Without the roof, whole look of the car goes down the drain!

 

Mustangs verts in general don't look great with the tops up anyway.
However this one apparently has 4 bows to the 3 now...
Make it a smoother look... and probably a nicer material.

Now..with the top down...probably looks like a champ

I'll stick with the coupe...
but guys with verts...gonna love it

 

:headbang:

 

nice pic...I just need to see one good topdown pic to see if I wanna wait til next spring if not then a loaded red/red 05 gt for me come sept/oct.

 

I tend to agree with ArkAngelx3. The sideways triangular window is a real throwback to the late 60's fastbacks. I prefer the coupe but the wife (boss) won't have it unless it's a vert.

 

I'm in the same boat. I like the coupe, but the wife wants the vert. Either way I'll be happy with 300 hp under the hood!