Full camo prototype spotted
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"The company goes so far as to pose this question to fans of the pony car: "Should we borrow a few of these style elements for the next iteration of the Mustang?""
This quote, from a vid put out by Ford, from an article in Autoblog regarding the original Mustang. No, not the 1965 Mustang, the orginal 1962 mid-engine V-4 showcar Mustang. Not quite sure what to make of the quip: is it just a throw away musing or rather, is Ford softening the terrain for a bit more radically restyled Mustang than many first presume or may be (initially) comfortable with? Some eye-witness reports of the new Mustang have commented on a more Continental look that's a bit more Aston Martin than Musclecar.
Anyway, thought I'd pitch this bit of meat into the lion's cage to spark off the day's discussions.
This quote, from a vid put out by Ford, from an article in Autoblog regarding the original Mustang. No, not the 1965 Mustang, the orginal 1962 mid-engine V-4 showcar Mustang. Not quite sure what to make of the quip: is it just a throw away musing or rather, is Ford softening the terrain for a bit more radically restyled Mustang than many first presume or may be (initially) comfortable with? Some eye-witness reports of the new Mustang have commented on a more Continental look that's a bit more Aston Martin than Musclecar.
Anyway, thought I'd pitch this bit of meat into the lion's cage to spark off the day's discussions.
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All fusion, me neither. But share done if those cues with a lower, wider, deeper and more aggressive attitude and you have the perfect Mustang for this generation.
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Maybe on this mule, but we've seen a couple others with Hankook Ventus V12s...
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The Mustang has ALWAYS been under-tire'd. I'm sick of that. Put some aggressive tread on the car, damnit!!
Back in the early 2000's, my dad had a BMW 540i Sport Package, with 280hp and that thing had 255 wide tires on it. His 550i with 360hp had 285's out back. Of course, torque is what really matters with traction, not hp but the Coyote produces more than enough torque to warrant atleast 285- bare minimum.
The GT500 needs 335's in back with 630ftlb of torque.
My supercharged 2007 GT makes 420ft lbs and 480whp, and I can blow the 315 DR's in back right off the rims with ease, on accident. Partly due to crappy suspension, but sticky MT's even have trouble with that level of power.
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I agree but with so much low end torque only going to two wheels on the back on a front heavy car like ours, traction is always going to be an issue on Mustang no matter what size tire is on the back. The IRS may help a little bit if Fords does it right but at the end of the day it is just too much power to control for a stock suspension set up. This is where mid-engine or rear-engine setups have an advantage here. I also believe this is one of the main reasons a lot of super cars now are going with AWD with the insane power cars put down now days. Torque is split between among all four wheels instead of just two.
Of course there is always the aftermarket depended on how much comfort you are willing to sacrifice for the name of traction.
Of course there is always the aftermarket depended on how much comfort you are willing to sacrifice for the name of traction.
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Lots of things to make us feel all warm and fuzzy whilst we wait. And wait. And wait
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Can't just someone get invlove in a car accident with that prototype Mustang so it's true identity can be revealed. Just a minor fender bender could do the job. ! Anything people , we need to see more.
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It will have a nice full fastback for sure. Remember when all we wanted was "hips" and the 2010's in camo made every effort to hide them. I think this is the same thing with that propped up bit over the rear of the greenhouse. It's hiding that wonderful fastback we have all been asking for! Ford knows, if you ask any Mustang fan what design element they would like to see in the car, almost all of us would say a true fastback.
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If you look at the first pic with the camo and follow the body line at the top of the door it does seem to curve down pretty steeply. Unlike the camo cover and giving a fastback appearance.
Who knows, its all driving me nuts. I almost want to sell my 2012 in preparation for this.......hmmm
Who knows, its all driving me nuts. I almost want to sell my 2012 in preparation for this.......hmmm
They probably stuck some NASCAR Fusion headlight stickers on the front to throw us off. no way those are the actual lights.
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I am more worried about the light treatment in the front. It has been confirmed they are going with a new smaller light bezel construction. It is cheaper and more efficient. Not having round head lamps really takes away from the classic look IMHO.