FLAstangx3

have you seen this yet??????????

http://www.twisterspecialregistry.co...terSpecial.asp

Rapture

I kinda like it

StangPower05

Looks cool!

FiaCobra

I don't like that "glassback roof" thing at all.

Would be alot better if they left the roof alone and spent more money in engine performance.

unnoticedtrails

I like it but it's kind of busy.

AFBLUE

For me they ruined the execution by putting the big twister decal on the front fender. To match the 1970 look it should be on the rear fender behind the wheel well.

burningman

nice start but they missed the mark...I'll stick with my design

ShowGT

I like it Doug!

07 HOSS Mustang

shades of the Plymouth DUSTER!!!!!!

Knight

dougs twister special for the win!!!

Sharp

I agree.

Boomer

Dougs FTMFW

rhumb

Nice enough I suppose, but when is Ford going to quit dredging the bottom of the retro well for excitement and create something new to show the Mustang is more than the baby boomers rolling homage to nostalgia. It does have some genuine meat on its flanks -- a shaker hood scoop that actually, gasp, works -- but still is primarily a show boat backage.

Sure, reflecting a cars rich heritage is fine, to a point, but when it seems like that is the only source of inspiration, it quickly becomes rather stale and musty. It also begs the question: doesn't Ford management have ANY good new ideas? Judging by their recent performance, I'm rather afraid to confront that question. I think other companies have done a bit better in reflecting their heritage without seeming to be mired in it.

MustangFanatic

+2

I also agree with Rhumb, many of the latest offerings seem long on style and short on content. A Twister or Boss as styled by Doug would be awesome as long as it backs that up with a serious road race suspension and powertrain package.

1999Pony

I like it. I think it looks sweet.

bob

Is it just me, or do all these shaker hood scoops like a wee bit to small, sort like a 9/10ths shaker on a 10/10ths car.

bob

Gah... I think I'm in agreement - witness the Shelby GT/Bullitt clone. They seem to have adopted this nasty habit of raiding the same parts bin over and over (namely the FRPP paks) and just change the appearence a bit.

Just imagine if Ford would have taken the Bullitt and given it a bit more substance.

For the engine, they could go with a 3v 4.6 (7,000 rpm capable) featuring the FRPP CNC heads, topped with a variation of the Cammer 5.0's intake manifold. The could add a bit more compression, slightly more aggressive cams and retune the engine management for a bit more racey character, round out the exhuast with an X-pipe and unique to Bullitt mufflers.

For the transmission, the could just use the M6 from the Shelby and back it with the 3.73's they are planning to use.

Brakes could also be Sheby items modiefied to work with the 18 x 8.5" wheels, again shod with the Shelby front tires (255/45R18)

No need to stiffen the chassis, but they could tune it for more neutral handling, and maybe a slightly more compliant ride, given the additional rubber that would be on the ground. Also lower the car a bit.

Then round it out with the low key appearence Bullitts are noted for with maybe a slightly different interior package - more supportive seats would be nice.

Blip

Nice one Doug, now when did you add the GT500 front?
I thought you had used the standard Mustang nose.

I really like your graphic design too, more of a heritage look of the original,
but it doesn't overwhelm the whole car image.

Webba

I know you get a little more goodies than the Shelby GT but $13k for this thing???? It makes no sense to me personally. I recall all the bashing of the Shelby charge so this should seem outright ridiculous to those people.

burningman

Thank ya thank ya..I had the gt500 nose on it all along basically from day one