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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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NASCAR 2013 Ford Fusion - Prototype Revealed 1/24/12

http://www.inautonews.com/2013-ford-...oing-to-nascar

Ford has recently announced that the 2013 Fusion model will debut in NASCAR as a racecar, and the model’s prototype will be officially presented to the public on Tuesday afternoon, (January 24) at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

After making its debut as a production version at the 2012 NAIAS, the new generation of the Ford Fusion, or Mondeo as it will be known in Europe, is getting ready to enter NASCAR, and the prototype will be unveiled on Tuesday afternoon. According to the car manufacturer, the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR racecar will be presented at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the model will be seen in NASCAR starting from next season.
And a tease as posted by wildosvt on BON . . .

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Even though the fusion is in no way a race car....
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Neither is the Camry or Malibu...
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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Chevy is actually using Impala, not Malibu.

Didn't NASCAR say that in 2013 the next generation of cars will be used which will look more like production vehicles?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Better than current COT . . . . (in my opinion.)

http://www.motorauthority.com/pictur...ry-1#100379516
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FAP_Zastava_Ikarbus
Chevy is actually using Impala decals, not Malibu decals. *Fixed*

Didn't NASCAR say that in 2013 the next generation of cars will be used which will look more like production vehicles?
That does look better! It would be nice to have "different" cars on track again, finally. I can't stand that COT.

Is the new Ford really going to have an eco-boost engine in it of some kind?!

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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I love it its awesome!!!!! It looks so aggressive!!! Man c'mon folks is that cool or what!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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It looks awesome. Hopefully NASCAR doesn't uglify it. Looks a lot like the production car.

Hopefully Chevy, Dodge, and Toyota step up and work up something nice for their cars.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Real World Photo . . .
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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It looks sick... like a real race car now not some put together ugliness like the current car. This thing would look at home even at Le Mans.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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I'm surprised, NASCAR actually let them make something cool looking.

I'd also like to point out that the Evos/Fusion styling looks pretty good on a long-nosed V8 RWD vehicle.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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I like it! Finally some individuality is coming back.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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When i first saw the New fusion I thought it's stickers would look good on the COT.
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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More photos . . . (one in Black)

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...457&y=2012&s=5

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup...457&y=2012&s=5
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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OMG they look so sick!
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Agree, this car looks incredible! I still like the Mustang, Challenger of the Nationwide series the best but this is making a reason for me to watch NASCAR again. Can't believe I said that.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Automagically
Agree, this car looks incredible! I still like the Mustang, Challenger of the Nationwide series the best but this is making a reason for me to watch NASCAR again. Can't believe I said that.
Agreed.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Question

The Fusion would make a nice looking two door hardtop. If a convertible can be made to meet safety standards, why is it not possible to make a two door hardtop safe enough ?
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Automagically
Agree, this car looks incredible! I still like the Mustang, Challenger of the Nationwide series the best but this is making a reason for me to watch NASCAR again. Can't believe I said that.
+3
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronin38
Is the new Ford really going to have an eco-boost engine in it of some kind?!
No Eco-Boost. But NASCAR finally went to FI starting this season.
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