2015 Mustang Articles
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So if the key Mustang elements are as they mentioned " Long nose, short rear deck and rear wheel drive, then it sounds like we are getting a over weight Fox.
Well, So much for the Icon. Based on that description it is nothing I will ever want.
Well, So much for the Icon. Based on that description it is nothing I will ever want.
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At least this article says it will keep round head lights and the Triple Bar tail lights. That is good. I think an open grill is still important but maybe change the shape so it is not so "RETRO" ( still hate that term)
The really interesting thing is they say that Mustang is losing sales to Challenger and Camaro. If those two aren't retro I will eat my Lap top.
http://www.stangnet.com/2012/04/23/2...to-retro-look/
The really interesting thing is they say that Mustang is losing sales to Challenger and Camaro. If those two aren't retro I will eat my Lap top.
http://www.stangnet.com/2012/04/23/2...to-retro-look/
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Originally Posted by Brewman
At least this article says it will keep round head lights and the Triple Bar tail lights. That is good. I think an open grill is still important but maybe change the shape so it is not so "RETRO" ( still hate that term)
The really interesting thing is they say that Mustang is losing sales to Challenger and Camaro. If those two aren't retro I will eat my Lap top.
http://www.stangnet.com/2012/04/23/2...to-retro-look/
The really interesting thing is they say that Mustang is losing sales to Challenger and Camaro. If those two aren't retro I will eat my Lap top.
http://www.stangnet.com/2012/04/23/2...to-retro-look/
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Originally Posted by Liquid
I can live with a highly modified platform if that platform includes high strength steel and lightweight materials everywhere else.
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Have you ever liked the Mustang? Because EVERY Mustang EVER made was "long hood, short deck' rear wheel drive".
#128
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Ford will probably be able to trim some weight but the size and the styling of the car will need to be balanced against hood and cowl heights which effect the belt line and wheel size.
I'm sure someone will pointlessly chime in about the cowl height on the toyobarus being really low but again thats a function of having a 2L boxer motor under the hood (a 5L boxer motor might be pretty neat but very un Mustang)
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Originally Posted by bob
You will probably be a little disappointed, especially if the car goes global and has to conform to euro pedestrian standards with a V8 (and supercharged V8) powertrain.
Ford will probably be able to trim some weight but the size and the styling of the car will need to be balanced against hood and cowl heights which effect the belt line and wheel size.
I'm sure someone will pointlessly chime in about the cowl height on the toyobarus being really low but again thats a function of having a 2L boxer motor under the hood (a 5L boxer motor might be pretty neat but very un Mustang)
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Originally Posted by Liquid
What exactly are the euro pedestrian standards? Does the cowl need need to be a certain height? I tried googling this and failed.
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To be honest, I don't mind the current size of the car - yes its the largest heaviest Mustang ever but as far as pony cars go its been my best riding most comfortable one ( and the best handling and braking of the bunch as well).
It would be nice to see the next car lose a generous amount of weight but I'd hate to see it lose the amount of useful interior volume it has now or end up with quirky styling in an effort to preserve that volume and still shrink the car. IMO of course.
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I happen to think there is MORE to a Mustang than Just those three things.
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This, the hood becomes an energy absorbing structure. I'm sure I've read a minimum cowl height as well ( went Googling myself to find it) but can't remember where I read it( C&D, R&T, or TTAC comes to mind).
To be honest, I don't mind the current size of the car - yes its the largest heaviest Mustang ever but as far as pony cars go its been my best riding most comfortable one ( and the best handling and braking of the bunch as well).
It would be nice to see the next car lose a generous amount of weight but I'd hate to see it lose the amount of useful interior volume it has now or end up with quirky styling in an effort to preserve that volume and still shrink the car. IMO of course.
To be honest, I don't mind the current size of the car - yes its the largest heaviest Mustang ever but as far as pony cars go its been my best riding most comfortable one ( and the best handling and braking of the bunch as well).
It would be nice to see the next car lose a generous amount of weight but I'd hate to see it lose the amount of useful interior volume it has now or end up with quirky styling in an effort to preserve that volume and still shrink the car. IMO of course.
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I don't think the challenger is stealing many mustang sales. The main competition as always is the camaro. Ford needs to realize that the pony car monopoly of 2003-2009 is over and the mustang will have to be given lower sales expectations. Much of these sales will be totally based on brand loyalty, the current mustang clearly outperforms the competition despite lower sales. The same thing happened to GM during the 4th Gen fbody vs sn95. I know gM and mopar fans that bought mustangs because it was the only ticket in town they know own camaros and challengers
However my friend was ready to replace his Firebird ( His total dream car bought and drove for over 150k Miles + until his Mechanic said it was time to let it go.) and looked at the Camaro as the Fire was no longer available. After test driving the Camaro he bought a Mustang
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AutoWeek Article: Remaking The Mustang
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