Can we please keep this topic on track. No one wants to hear bickering. Keep up the great ideas folks!

 

Well there is only so much SE love that can go around (as well as standard models), maybe after the Boss Mustang, but I really doubt it would be do-able as a concurrent SE. although an SVO Mustang could certainly fill the Bullitt's shoes - dump the Bullitt for the next generation and slot the SVO in. Although methinks it would be a pricier compared to the Bullitt since your talking a limited run on a particular type of engine, but not by much since I hear the F-150 EBV6 is back on with its nort-south installation.

 

If they do an SVO, it would be based on the V6; and if they stay true to the original, it won't be "feature-laden". Mine doesn't even have cup holders.

 

My 1987 GT didn't have cup holders either-lol

Lets get all wussy and request heated cup holders and a cooler?

 

I could handle it as is if these two options were also available:

Cooled seats.... I hate back sweat in the summer with the windows down.

A sunglasses compartment

 

heheh, just another opinion, but I gotta agree...I'm not enamored with the 10+ exterior, really hate the rear, but to me that interior is modern/beautiful AND a little 'retro'(hate that term) all at the same time. I give ford a 'A+' on the interior styling

 

I'd imagine that this would probably echo the other comments in the previous 8 pages, but:

1. More power (always want more! )
2. Less weight (3300-3400 lbs would be a considerable improvement)
3. Slightly smaller overall package
4. Continue brake system improvements (Brembos on all 4 corners?)
5. Sport seating package (Recaros or similar)
6. Standard HIDs
7. IRS
8. Color match the lower panels....
9. Factory options for oil cooler, diff cooler, brake ducts
10. Retro headliner
11. Factory spec racer package/series ala FR500S

 

A 3500 lb 600hp Shelby GT500 with 13" wide rear wheels.

 

Maybe something a little bit smaller like a New Edge size ... Since the Camaro is downsizing and everything, Ford needs to be able to stay competitive

 

deleted comments...pictures say enough- which of the above rearends would you hope to inspire the 2014?

 

30% each and 10% brand new mixed in.

 

in the three photos above, try listing specific likes/dislikes...this is just on the rearend- I'll try to find some similar side/fronts to ask likes/dislikes too- might be interesting in noting why specific styling lines are a plus/minus to mustang fans...


69 likes:
the 'flat' look, the recessed center, the integrated 'spoiler' kickup, the three vertical lights
69 dislikes:
single reflector behind lamps meant non sequential

05 likes:
the recessed center, the still somewhat flat look, the three vertical lenses/reflectors made sequentials easy upgrade.
05 dislikes:
the white backups shoulda been separate, the bumpers kinda big/sticking out a little, the curved rear end and rear glass made a traditional wing/slats too much of a stretch to look proper

10 likes:
standard sequentials
10 dislikes:
bumper sticks WAY too far out, non traditional taillamps look like different model than a mustang, sloping center makes bumper appear to stick out even farther than it does, chamferred corners make it look like different model than a mustang, the large black (diffuser?) seems to have no purpose other than making the bumper stick out EVEN further- and again looks like something other than a mustang, the 4 backups are just too unconventional for me, would 6 or 8 be even better?

 

'69 easily! The '69-'70 Fastbacks were about the best looking Stangs, ever, in my estimation, being clean, well proportioned, graceful yet muscular -- a testament to great basic design of well balanced form, line and mass. The well shouldered rear end looks both powerful yet pert and light.

The '05 is basically a nice clean and well proportioned design -- I think the GT500 iteration was the best S197 rear end.

The '10 redesign is a lumpy, bumpy, lard-assed and overdesigned mess, just way too much going on. A case point in the difference between good design and a lot of design -- kind of the anti-'69 in a sense. The rear end looks bloated, saggy, lumpy and heavy.

 

Looks good enough to me, here

 

I own a '06 but if I was in the market for a new Mustang, the styling of the '11 would not stop me from buying one. I like it.

The main thing that I want from the next gen is for it to be smaller. '65-'66 sized at the most in length, width, and height. Carry over engines and transmissions would be just fine. Even a carryover suspension would be fine. Heck a 7/8ths scale S197 would be fine.

 

The fear is that the last time they tried to make a smaller Mustang they created the Mustang II

 

So the Mustang can never be downsized because some people don't like the Mustang II? It can only get bigger and more bloated?

So we can never have a 65-66 sized Mustang again (which is also about the size of the Fox-based Mustang) because it might remind some people of the Mustang II?

Okay then, the next Mustang should be a coupe on a stretched and widened Taurus platform with a top that's 6 inches high so it'll beat the Camaro for the worst outward visibility award . Oh and make sure it weighs 4500lbs. There! That won't remind anyone of a Mustang II!

 

it could always stay the same size, I think mine feels just right. i guess if they could make a smaller vehicle with the same size interior, better weight distribution, and the same size trunk i would be for it.

 

Nope, not getting into it again. I will be lambasted for beating a dead horse.

69-70 - classic looks

05-09 - a modern classic - understated and fits well with the overall form of the Mustang

10-11 - FUGLY!

Ooops! I did it again.

 

And don't forget the gargantuan sized 71-73 Mustang.