Interesting comments. Is he to be believed? Would parts suppliers be privvy to seeing a concept? Surely they'd be limited to the specific parts they'll be supplying?

That being said, the "style" he describes doesn't surprise me.......although a modern-ish Stang still worries me.

 

There's a good chance if they're trying to get business, they might. Depends on what they're supplying.

I think the 2015 will be a little wider, a lower roofline, sleeker windshield profile, and have more graceful lines. If you're going to make it look sleeker, those areas seem to have some room to them to go. Then again, depending on where the new platform comes from, we don't really know what changes can be made without major changes.

 

the things that guy said don't sound too off base and they jive w/ what we've heard in the past. Remember Ford had Audi S5's in the studio for the '10 refresh to try to match the fit & finish

 

I dont understand how anyone could wait for an unkown 2015 model Mustang. The 2013 GT, Boss 302, and 2013 GT500 are such great cars that it appears to risky to wait for a Mustang no one knows anything about. If a person does not buy a 2013 Mustang, he or she could be dissapointed. What more could a person want that the 2013 Mustangs dont have ?

 

At the 2011 Mustang event Alan Mulally did say that he wants the Mustang to achieve "Audi level of refinement" so yes, I do believe what the guy is saying and it also goes inline with what i've been thinking where they would take the car. Its gonna be very interesting to see how the next-gen stang comes out!

 

I'm waiting until the '15,I love the current Boss and GT so If I don't like the new one,I'll just get a used '11-14,there will be plenty to choose from.

 

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Well, if they're trying to get business, they might want to stop spreading info on internet forums

Interesting the cars he mentions though.........I was lucky enough to attend a customer feedback session in the UK about 18months ago. In the studio was a 2010 V6 (there were no 2011 3.7 V6s in the UK at the time), an Audi S5 and a Nissan 350z.

General feeback was we liked the Zed's RWD chassis and "focus" as a driver's car, although the styling was generally unliked as being too OTT.

The Audi was admired for it's classy look and great (perceived) build quality.

The Mustang was still "our" kind of car though. In your face with a little rebel attitude, whilst still honouring the great Mustangs that had gone before.

I'm still blown away by Sean Smith's rendering of his version of the '15 though. Imagine this as a GT, 440bhp Coyote, IRS (no point getting into the pros and cons in this thread....we know it's coming) and Audi levels of fit n finish inside and out. A refined pony/muscle car that's still instantly recognisable as a Mustang


Edited - just read the link in TopNotch's post (More from Mays). Kinda backs up my last comment

To wit: “The muscle car could only happen in the U.S. because we’re the only ones crazy enough to stuff a V8 into the smallest possible car and scare the hell out of mothers everywhere.” Although it is likely that as the 2014 50th-anniversary Mustang takes shape it will probably be something that isn’t like the first—a car based on the Ford Falcon, a small car that got performance stuffing—but something that has an American context but global sophistication.

 

 

Would like to see a front 3/4 on that one, TN

 

 

Fronts too short, too little room between the front wheel well and the door opening. The engine ends up too far forward and you get poor weight distribution. I hope they can get the engine farther back than it is now especially if they don't put in a trans axle. Now with a trans axle that wouldn't be too bad. But that cab forward look is so 90s Chrysler.

 

If he's credible at all, I think I like what he's saying although I'm not a fan of the Mustang going "upmarket" part. However, I do like to hear there are at least some vestiges of Mustang DNA still present, and in a svelte package.

 

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I can see where the Austin Martin may have an influence since the Evos concept seems to have some similar cues. However they can leave the Nissan Z out of this equation. And I really do not want to see any part of the SN97 rehashed.

I am fine with something that looks like an appropriately proportioned Evos or Shelby GR1. The three key elements I like about the GR1 is the ultra fastback roofline, the great haunches and the shape and profile of the side windows.

 

I dont think many people are. Other than the Camaro (assuming GM isn't going down the same path) what choices would you have for an actual pony car?

Provided thats true, this is reminiscent of what Japan tried to do with thier affordable sports cars (300ZX, Supra, RX-7) the very last cars were stellar but a confluence of bad economy and going upscale sealed their fate.

 

Pretty sleek, but I really dont care for the pillarless B-pillar. To me a B-pillar and either a solid sail panel or 66 GT350 inspired quarter windows are essential Mustang DNA.

 

I love every generation the Mustang has gone through. I hope Ford will offer a Eco Boost V-6 for the Mustang someday..........

 

Im thinkin Audi refinement, Aston influenced design, Japanese (yea i said it) sophistication. It is on a global playform so theyre gonna have to satisfy everyone with this one. Im honstly really looking forward to the next model year. And if what MMVEC is sayin is true, then theyre bringing back one of my favorite body styles!! SN-95!!!!!

 

Somebody who saw it said it still had round headlights. Slit eyes would surprise me, they are not Mustang-DNA.