2015 Mustang design discussion
#141
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Can I post this again, in the hope that Ford are reviewing these forums and it's not too late.........
This comes from the recent Popular Hotrodding article that featured renderings from Sean Smith.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...g/viewall.html
This is his interpretation of a "Kinetic" Mustang. And that profile is perfect.
I don't like this one as much, but it's his interpretation of an Evos-themed Mustang. It's good looking, but doesn't scream Mustang to me.
This comes from the recent Popular Hotrodding article that featured renderings from Sean Smith.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...g/viewall.html
This is his interpretation of a "Kinetic" Mustang. And that profile is perfect.
I don't like this one as much, but it's his interpretation of an Evos-themed Mustang. It's good looking, but doesn't scream Mustang to me.
#142
Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
Can I post this again, in the hope that Ford are reviewing these forums and it's not too late.........
This comes from the recent Popular Hotrodding article that featured renderings from Sean Smith.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...g/viewall.html
This is his interpretation of a "Kinetic" Mustang. And that profile is perfect.
I don't like this one as much, but it's his interpretation of an Evos-themed Mustang. It's good looking, but doesn't scream Mustang to me.
This comes from the recent Popular Hotrodding article that featured renderings from Sean Smith.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...g/viewall.html
This is his interpretation of a "Kinetic" Mustang. And that profile is perfect.
I don't like this one as much, but it's his interpretation of an Evos-themed Mustang. It's good looking, but doesn't scream Mustang to me.
#144
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The red one or the grey one? The grey one SCREAMS modern Mustang to me......the red one is just a nice coupe, but not a nice Mustang.
#146
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
To be frank, the Grey one just looks like a heavily refreshed 2012. In 2015, its not going to be new enough.
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Well, maybe they won't turn it into a Fusion, who knows. But in the mid-1970s, they were designing the next-gen Mustang to be a variation on the Futura (luckily that never happened), and of course the Mustang II was a variation on the Pinto.
Hopefully the design team is smarter these days.
Hopefully the design team is smarter these days.
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I agree and feel that was the problem with the 2010-12 (and probably the '13, too) model -- it wasn't different enough when compared to the 2005-09 model. I don't think Ford will make that mistake again.
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It wasn't a mistake. No company can afford to start with a completely fresh chassis design every couple years...well they can if the car cost 6 figures but not at Mustang prices. 2015 will be all new new chassis new IR suspension the only hold over may be some engines. Now if they make it look old it will be a market place failure.
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It wasn't a mistake. No company can afford to start with a completely fresh chassis design every couple years...well they can if the car cost 6 figures but not at Mustang prices. 2015 will be all new new chassis new IR suspension the only hold over may be some engines. Now if they make it look old it will be a market place failure.
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Agreed. I think Ford will be going full on modern both with the Mustang's styling, which will clearly reflect Mustang stylistic DNA without being so wistfully retro, and the chassis, which will be 21st century world class rather than well refined but ultimately limited yestertech (live axle).
The 2010 refresh was just that, a refresh of an existing platform and body, and thus was somewhat limited as to how far they could go. That said, I do somewhat agree that Ford didn't go as far as they could with that refresh, especially with fresh new pony car challengers hitting the streets. Probably a "don't fix it if it ain't broke" conservatism which reflected a pre-Camaro world was at play here.
That and it was probably a Ford Design B-Team that got the assignment, as reflected in a number of awkward and not well resolved design elements (heavy, lumpy rear for one), and they were told not to stray too far off the reservation while the A-Team started work on the '15.
The 2010 refresh was just that, a refresh of an existing platform and body, and thus was somewhat limited as to how far they could go. That said, I do somewhat agree that Ford didn't go as far as they could with that refresh, especially with fresh new pony car challengers hitting the streets. Probably a "don't fix it if it ain't broke" conservatism which reflected a pre-Camaro world was at play here.
That and it was probably a Ford Design B-Team that got the assignment, as reflected in a number of awkward and not well resolved design elements (heavy, lumpy rear for one), and they were told not to stray too far off the reservation while the A-Team started work on the '15.
#152
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I wonder about the phrase ( will have a modern look to it ). What is a nodern look ? If the modern look resembles the Chevy Sonic, Chevy Cruz, or Ford Fiesta, No Thanks !
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I think the 2010 thru 12 has a modern look to it. It looks like an evolved modern Mustang. In fact I would not call todays Stang RETRO I would coal it Post-Modernist.
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i wanna see a modern new edge photoshop. im just curious really. no one has tried it yet.
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I think i mentioned this on another thread but heres my wishlist
Exterior:
Better looking HID's
LED DRL's
Better rim options
Optional decklid panel color/finish (ex. Flat black)
10-12 front design (similar)
Optional painted rockers/fascias
Body color mirrors standard
Interior:
Alcantara options
Illuminated cup holders standard (why not?)
Sunroof or T-top option
Window locks (pesky passengers)
Shaker standard
Rearview with compass/temp reading
Body color accents/trim option
Tilt to open rear quarter windows (again why not?)
Contrast stitching
Performance:
Ecoboost 4 or 6 cylinder models
High power v8 for GT and Boss models
Re-tweaked supercharged motor for GT500
Manumatic style tranny for auto (with rev matching)
Close ratio manual trannies
Functional hood designs (scoops, vents)
Functional side scoops (cool rear brake temp)
Brake cooling ducts standard on Boss/GT500
Torsen Diff. Standard on all models
9" rear on Boss and GT500
Freer flowing exhaust from factory
Upgraded intakes from factory
No sound tube
Functional rear spoilers/diffusers/splitters
Thats about all i can think of right now but i still think its a veryy good and very feasable list. What do yall think?
Exterior:
Better looking HID's
LED DRL's
Better rim options
Optional decklid panel color/finish (ex. Flat black)
10-12 front design (similar)
Optional painted rockers/fascias
Body color mirrors standard
Interior:
Alcantara options
Illuminated cup holders standard (why not?)
Sunroof or T-top option
Window locks (pesky passengers)
Shaker standard
Rearview with compass/temp reading
Body color accents/trim option
Tilt to open rear quarter windows (again why not?)
Contrast stitching
Performance:
Ecoboost 4 or 6 cylinder models
High power v8 for GT and Boss models
Re-tweaked supercharged motor for GT500
Manumatic style tranny for auto (with rev matching)
Close ratio manual trannies
Functional hood designs (scoops, vents)
Functional side scoops (cool rear brake temp)
Brake cooling ducts standard on Boss/GT500
Torsen Diff. Standard on all models
9" rear on Boss and GT500
Freer flowing exhaust from factory
Upgraded intakes from factory
No sound tube
Functional rear spoilers/diffusers/splitters
Thats about all i can think of right now but i still think its a veryy good and very feasable list. What do yall think?
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I think i mentioned this on another thread but heres my wishlist
Exterior:
Better looking HID's
LED DRL's
Better rim options
Optional decklid panel color/finish (ex. Flat black)
10-12 front design (similar)
Optional painted rockers/fascias
Body color mirrors standard
Interior:
Alcantara options
Illuminated cup holders standard (why not?)
Sunroof or T-top option
Window locks (pesky passengers)
Shaker standard
Rearview with compass/temp reading
Body color accents/trim option
Tilt to open rear quarter windows (again why not?)
Contrast stitching
Performance:
Ecoboost 4 or 6 cylinder models
High power v8 for GT and Boss models
Re-tweaked supercharged motor for GT500
Manumatic style tranny for auto (with rev matching)
Close ratio manual trannies
Functional hood designs (scoops, vents)
Functional side scoops (cool rear brake temp)
Brake cooling ducts standard on Boss/GT500
Torsen Diff. Standard on all models
9" rear on Boss and GT500
Freer flowing exhaust from factory
Upgraded intakes from factory
No sound tube
Functional rear spoilers/diffusers/splitters
Thats about all i can think of right now but i still think its a veryy good and very feasable list. What do yall think?
Exterior:
Better looking HID's
LED DRL's
Better rim options
Optional decklid panel color/finish (ex. Flat black)
10-12 front design (similar)
Optional painted rockers/fascias
Body color mirrors standard
Interior:
Alcantara options
Illuminated cup holders standard (why not?)
Sunroof or T-top option
Window locks (pesky passengers)
Shaker standard
Rearview with compass/temp reading
Body color accents/trim option
Tilt to open rear quarter windows (again why not?)
Contrast stitching
Performance:
Ecoboost 4 or 6 cylinder models
High power v8 for GT and Boss models
Re-tweaked supercharged motor for GT500
Manumatic style tranny for auto (with rev matching)
Close ratio manual trannies
Functional hood designs (scoops, vents)
Functional side scoops (cool rear brake temp)
Brake cooling ducts standard on Boss/GT500
Torsen Diff. Standard on all models
9" rear on Boss and GT500
Freer flowing exhaust from factory
Upgraded intakes from factory
No sound tube
Functional rear spoilers/diffusers/splitters
Thats about all i can think of right now but i still think its a veryy good and very feasable list. What do yall think?
I will add to that LOSE the 1st to 4th CRAP. If I wanted an auto I would buy an auto. Manual mean MANUAL.
Oh yah and the Sunroof/T-top.....Not likely..it would cut into the Vert Sales.