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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 02:53 PM
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Galpin-Fisker Rocket is the Ultimate Mustang



If a 725-horsepower carbon-fiber Mustang is bad to the bone, then Henrik Fisker and Beau Boeckmann of Galpin Auto Sports have been up to no good. The two men have combined forces to create the baddest Mustang ever: the Rocket, which debuted today at the 2014 LA Auto Show.

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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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That is truly horrible looking.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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Looks cool, but I see too much Tesla in the front.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Gallery: Mustangs at the LA Auto Show



While the Galpin-Fisker Rocket is the ultimate Mustang with its supercharged 5.0L 725-horsepower V8, it will be interesting to see if it can handle. I'm sure its corner-carving cutlery is up to task, but I'm betting the 2016 Shelby GT350 will be the handling king.

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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Not really a fan of the design however there are a few touches that I like. I'm digging the spoiler and the rear quarter panel scoops minus the middle line. Can someone photoshop those features on a regular Mustang GT? curious to how it would look.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 06:42 PM
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I generally don't like these editions but I'm digging this one! :-)
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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looks terrible.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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The nose reminds me of Chrysler.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleBlack14
That is truly horrible looking.
I'm afraid i have to agree. Yuck, just over the top. The GT350 looks way better.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 05:21 AM
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Don't like . The Shelby GT350 is perfect
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 06:32 AM
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AC Cobra front end and 70's Mach one hood and side scoops I think its a nice rendition of old and new. I've seen worse.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 06:45 AM
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I like it. I'd drive it if I had the chance and $$$
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 06:59 AM
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Stunning. Totally stunning.

Would I change anything? Only details. The chrome grille spar I'd do slightly larger and make it carbon fiber. Possible lose the lights in the grille, possibly lose the covers around the rear lights and maybe a new design of wheel. But, those are mere details. Overall, yes, this is my ultimate muscle car!

Seems Henrik was inspired by the original S550 sketches. Unfortunately, those lost a certain amount of aggression n the production car. Then he's added some '68 GT500 and additional muscle for good measure



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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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It looks like a giant Hot Wheels.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
It looks like a giant Hot Wheels.

LOL! I get a Speed Racer vibe for some reason.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 08:54 AM
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LOL! I get a Speed Racer vibe for some reason.
I think with deep dish mesh wheels (like BBS LMs) and a more OEM grille, I could like it. Then the rear just looks fat and bulbous too, though, so maybe not...
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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GT350 front half + Rocket rear half = Winning.

As it stands now, the front half of this car ruins it for me. Digging the molded ducktail though!
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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Some interesting styling queues there, but i'm gonna stick with a no.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Kill it with fire!
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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I think it's the best looking rear yet of the new body style.
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