Automagically

So I have read the many comments about the 2010+ improvements that need to be made, like telescopic wheel, seat memory and such. I have even suggested crazy features like a leather trimmed dash or even suede. So I just wondered, would anyone be interested in Mercury bringing back a Mustang variant in more luxo form ala Cougar?

I know I should have probably searched as this has more than likely been done before. If it's a beaten horse, I'm sorry.

Off topic, I sure see a lot of Cougars here in Dallas.

Topnotch

If Mercury wasn't going bye-bye....Sure
http://www.mlive.com/auto/index.ssf/..._on_mercu.html

Automagically

Ha, screw it, we'll call it a Lincoln!


Like that would sell.

97svtgoin05gt

Much like the Pontiac G8, had Ford done Mercury right some time back and offered a Cougar XR7 based on the Mustang platform, Mercury might not be being beheaded right now. As with any fruit left on the vine, Mercury just rotted.

fdjizm

Wasn't the LS the 'mustang' of lincoln?

xlover

i think they should stretch the next gen mustang platform and add rear doors have an agile 3 series competitor with the 3.5 ecoboost. or the 5.0. although the M3 sedans did not sell that well i guess so the market might not be there.

fdjizm

mustang sedan?
^please don't ever say that again.

rhumb

Maybe not a Mustang sedan, but had Mercury not faded into the abyss, a four-door coupe based on a stretched Stang chassis would make for an interesting neo Cougar. Or perhaps a neo Lincoln LS?

xlover

ugh not a mustang sedan, but stretch the platform underneath, re-skin obviously

06GT

Cross-badging of Mustang = MEGAFAIL

2005GTDELUXE

I remember reading (here i think) the Ford 500 shares the Mustang platform, could be wrong

CO_VaporGT_09

Whoa, that's so far wrong it's not even right.

Ford 500 (now Taurus) was built off the Volvo S80 platform, which underpins the Flex (Taurus X, etc) and MKZ as well. It's a transverse front engine front drive platform with AWD as an option.

CO_VaporGT_09

Although there was that concept Interceptor a few years back built off a stretched Mustang, if I remember.

2005GTDELUXE

lol, you are right, it was the Ford 500 interceptor on a steched Mustang platform.

D'prived

And while they're at it make it front wheel drive! That outa kill it for good.

Red Jay

i think lincoln made a mistake canceling the LS. that was a great car. i think they should have refreshed it completely for 2006.

xlover

how can you kill something that doesn't exist?? i was referring to an incremental vehicle based off the next gen mustang platform. that is what this thread is about? correct?

CO_VaporGT_09

My link didn't work. The Interceptor in all her glory:

GTJOHN

I love the Mustang, but I've always loved mid-sized Muscle cars. I wish Ford would bring back the Torino.

Godspeed302

A larger Mustang with more luxury features, but the same rumble underneath? Sounds like Mid-size North America Project #13? Bring back my wings!