2009 Mustang?

Danase · 11-17-06, 12:16

If so...I really dig it from what I can see.

Coupe · 11-17-06, 12:24

Yeah thats in italy.

Yal · 11-17-06, 12:48

That guy looks like he as about to pull a gun and take out the paparazzi

Looks good. It would be great if they give it an independent rear. But I'm probably dreaming.

langod · 11-17-06, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Yal

That guy looks like he as about to pull a gun and take out the paparazzi

Looks good. It would be great if they give it an independent rear. But I'm probably dreaming.

It would be great if they offered IRS as a "road" package of some sort. leaving the "standard" equipment as it is. Remember, Mustangs are not supposed to be road racers, they're straight-line Muscle cars. Talk to any drag racer, they don't want IRS. In fact many owners of 03-04 Cobras don't like the IRS they have, because it doesn't launch well.

I would even like to see an AWD version of the Mustang to go head-to-head with the WRX STi -- maybe even a return to the spirit of the 1984-86 SVO Mustang, with a high tech turbo charged, small displacement engine. The 400 horsepower Cosworth motor they use in European Ford Rally cars would be ideal!

Danase · 11-17-06, 01:58

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Originally Posted by langod

It would be great if they offered IRS as a "road" package of some sort. leaving the "standard" equipment as it is. Remember, Mustangs are not supposed to be road racers, they're straight-line Muscle cars. Talk to any drag racer, they don't want IRS. In fact many owners of 03-04 Cobras don't like the IRS they have, because it doesn't launch well.

I would even like to see an AWD version of the Mustang to go head-to-head with the WRX STi -- maybe even a return to the spirit of the 1984-86 SVO Mustang, with a high tech turbo charged, small displacement engine. The 400 horsepower Cosworth motor they use in European Ford Rally cars would be ideal!

Persoanlly I think if you are going to want a car in the same class as the WRX STi they should work on an AWD version of the Focus.

paul34 · 11-17-06, 02:06

I hear it is rather heavy... if it is going to go against non-"muscle" cars then it will have to lighten up, which shouldn't be too hard considering its a coupe (or should I say "coupay" :P)

klnyc · 11-17-06, 02:07

Wow the back looks hot. I want to see the front.
Yeah, that guy looks like he want to pull out his Uzi and pump some lead at you.

Yal · 11-17-06, 02:09

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Originally Posted by langod

It would be great if they offered IRS as a "road" package of some sort. leaving the "standard" equipment as it is. Remember, Mustangs are not supposed to be road racers, they're straight-line Muscle cars. Talk to any drag racer, they don't want IRS. In fact many owners of 03-04 Cobras don't like the IRS they have, because it doesn't launch well.

Thats true a road package would be nice or vice versa a live axle package for the v8's

Danase · 11-28-06, 10:56

Here is some more on it:
Ciao, Pony: Giugiaro Mustang Concept Revealed - Jalopnik

SilverLexus · 11-28-06, 12:43

Looks cool. I hope Ford can survive long enough to make it in 2009.

Danase · 11-28-06, 12:55

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Originally Posted by SilverLexus

Looks cool. I hope Ford can survive long enough to make it in 2009.

I am sure they are not going anywhere. I think the new man in charge is going to really help them out.

Plus, they just took out a loan for 18 Billion so if they don't survive the bank will take over. LOL

paul34 · 11-28-06, 12:57

I made a post before, but it got deleted because I accidentally clicked the "back" button! ugh

Anyways, summary:
* Looks nice!
* What's with the shovel-shifter? Lol that looks like a misshift waiting to happen!
* Get rid of the lambo doors!
* Lighten it up! It's too heavy

And then I think we'll have a nice new Mustang