Ford will make next Mustang look smaller, design chief says
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The "V8" is an entirely different category, especially now that the Challenger & Camaro are in the picture.
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I knew I was going to get it for that comment, but I really believe it.
As far as specific styling cues, you're totally right, it has the least amount in common with the original, but in general overall design and purpose it is the closest to the original. The general proportions/layout/size/model variety and function are very close to what the original was.
Just because a car has triple tail lights or a horse emblem in the grill doesn't make it retain its character. Those things are superficial, they could be put on any car, and that's what I think is wrong with all Mustangs since the Fox. The newer Mustangs just sports cars which it was never intended to be exclusively. What makes a Mustang a Mustang for me isn't just a scoop on the door or certain tail light design, its the overall character of the car itself, which to me is an afordable sporty/fun compact sedan with a long hood/short deck, rear wheel drive layout and an optional V8, and the ability to be individualized. Not a sports car!
The Fox could be had as everything from Mom's plain economic sporty sedan to a powerful and intimidating muscle car right off the lot (as with the original). The Mustangs after the Fox all looked the same each year regardless of model. Its become more of a generic sports car.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the new ones, but I just think they have wandered away from what really makes a Mustang "pony" car". Theres a reason why they came up with a different term for the style of car!
As far as specific styling cues, you're totally right, it has the least amount in common with the original, but in general overall design and purpose it is the closest to the original. The general proportions/layout/size/model variety and function are very close to what the original was.
Just because a car has triple tail lights or a horse emblem in the grill doesn't make it retain its character. Those things are superficial, they could be put on any car, and that's what I think is wrong with all Mustangs since the Fox. The newer Mustangs just sports cars which it was never intended to be exclusively. What makes a Mustang a Mustang for me isn't just a scoop on the door or certain tail light design, its the overall character of the car itself, which to me is an afordable sporty/fun compact sedan with a long hood/short deck, rear wheel drive layout and an optional V8, and the ability to be individualized. Not a sports car!
The Fox could be had as everything from Mom's plain economic sporty sedan to a powerful and intimidating muscle car right off the lot (as with the original). The Mustangs after the Fox all looked the same each year regardless of model. Its become more of a generic sports car.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the new ones, but I just think they have wandered away from what really makes a Mustang "pony" car". Theres a reason why they came up with a different term for the style of car!
That being said, you're description of the Mustang being anything other than a 2 door coupe, 2+2 fastback or convertible, is nothing more than your own personal opinion.
Therefore, unless your able to provide official documentation from Ford, to back up your claim. I'll continue to follow Ford's official description for the Mustang.
As for your claim about all Mustangs looking the same, after the Fox bodies, is also inaccurate.
The fact is: All Fox body Mustangs looked exactly the same during the entire 14 year production run, with the exception of a couple minor face lifts, here and there. Otherwise nothing else really changed at all.
But at least Ford did a complete makeover with the SN-95 Mustang in 99, in which you can at least tell the difference between 99-04 models from 94-98's !
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Yeah make the V6 to get mpg but the V8 needs power. Ford has plenty of models to get gas mileage please leave the Mustang untouched by this horrible get better mpg stuff.
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A smaller, lighter Mustang also means better performance for the V8 versions as well. For instance, 300hp in a 3200 lb car vs. 300hp in a 3500 lb car. Better performance with the same amount of power, AND better gas mileage.
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