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05-22-2012, 11:42 AM | #76 |
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Sorry, but I disagree with your skepticism. Everyone keeps bringing up the Mustang II when they talk about the 2015 model; Ford won't make that mistake again. Is everyone going to like it? No, but Ford is doing what's right for their company and making a product that will appeal to Europeans as well, since it's going global. I have pretty high hopes for this car. However, if they do blow it, I'll pick up a like-new 2013 GT and have fun with that.
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06-07-2012, 10:59 AM | #77 | |
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Spied: Next-Gen 2015 Ford Mustang Prototype Goes For A Spin
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06-07-2012, 01:18 PM | #78 |
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Probably an IRS test mule to make sure they get the geometry down before production.
There's no reason to believe that the 5.0, an engine they just spent millions to develop, is going to be dropped by 2015. If Ford did, they'd be throwing away a ton of R&D and an engine that's future-proofed for at least the next generation. |
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Ford will take its Mustang properly into the 21st century when the ponycar is redesigned for 2015, and we now know that a far more sophisticated suspension setup will also be part of the package. Over the last few days, spies around Detroit have nabbed a black Mustang test mule running around. While the Mustang’s body was identical to the recently-refreshed 2013, an independent rear suspension was lurking underneath. The current Mustang boasts a solid axle that is rugged and simple – but also heavy and harder to adapt to curvy roads. The newly independent suspension should allow for more degrees of wheel camber (a solid axle with camber is broken). In addition, the setup should allow for a vast improvement in rough road ride quality, which fits with Ford’s goal of taking the Mustang global for its next generation. Our spy included two photos of the current Mustang, which will allow you to compare its solid axle setup to the new independent kit in the 2015. It’s unclear if the independent suspension will be offered on all Mustangs or if it will only be reserved for the GT – or even the next-generation GT500. Ford has only once offered an independent rear setup on the Mustang – for the 1994-2002-era SVT Cobra. Underhood, the Mustang should retain updated versions of its current 3.7-liter V6 and 5.0-liter V8, but a boosted four-cylinder is also likely to be part of the picture. Styling department Ford’s next-generation Mustang will reportedly ditch its retro-styling in favor of a new design inspired by the all-new Fusion sedan. Ford successfully emulated the styling of the 1964 Mustang when it redesigned the iconic pony car for 2005, but buyers have since cooled on the Mustang’s retro look. Ford sold 166,530 units of the Mustang in 2006, but just 70,438 Mustangs found new homes in 2011, in part because of increased competition from Dodge and Chevrolet. As such Ford has decided to give the Mustang a fresh look for the 2015 model year. According to The Wall Street Journal, the next Mustang will adopt many of the styling cues found on the new Fusion in a bid to attract younger buyers. Those that have seen the 2015 Mustang say it looks nearly identical to the Evos concept and has a distinct Aston Martin flair to it. Although the Mustang is in line for a major overhaul, it will retain a few of its current design cues. Those in-the-know say the car new will keep its shark-nosed grille and round headlights. No word on what engines might power the 2015 Mustang, but we’ve heard both turbocharged four and six-cylinder engines could be on tap. |
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06-07-2012, 05:16 PM | #80 |
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Interesting they are ditching the retro syling! I've always liked how the fusion looked so it will be interesting to see what its going to look like.
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06-07-2012, 05:22 PM | #81 |
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Keep the shark-nose and round lights, but take cues from the Evos/New Fusion?
Hmmm... |
06-08-2012, 09:55 AM | #82 |
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I have no problem with it taking some design cues from the new Fusion.
2013 Fusion front: Also, that article is wrong about what years the Mustang had IRS; it was only on the 99-01 and 03-04 Cobras. |
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Definately like the new front design language, but it definately looks just like a joining of Aston and Mitsu appearances.
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06-08-2012, 12:01 PM | #84 |
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I doubt the headlights will look like the renderings on page 1. I agree that it was likely pulled from the top half of the Fusion.
I support IRS in the 'Stang. I know the faithful may bark, or shall I say WILL bark, but an IRS in a Mustang GT and 302 and so forth, will make a huge difference. Look at how many road test professionals have said that "if the handling was modern, this would have won". I truly believe that it'll be a world-beater, with a modern suspension. The only discernible disadvantage may be at the drag strip. Yes, the car earns a lot of its reputation there - but don't tell me that a solution can't be cooked up, by the aftermarket. Shelby & Roush will figure it out, if Ford can't. |
06-08-2012, 12:10 PM | #85 | |
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06-08-2012, 01:31 PM | #86 |
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The Fusion front end with round headlights could be cool if done right.
Add to it some of those lines, with the sloping roof line, and some fleared fenders on the rear would be cool. |
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The new fusion is only an ecoboost V6 and manual transmission way from being epic
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06-08-2012, 04:52 PM | #88 |
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It would eat too much on the Taurus SHO. Granted, they have different markets, but I just can't see it happening. You're more likely to see a warmed over Ecoboost 4, AWD and revamped suspension as a "Sport" model (to make up for the lame-duck previous gen "Sport"). Probably no manual, but Ford has been serving up a lot of pleasant surprises lately.
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06-08-2012, 05:39 PM | #90 |
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Every rendering in this thread has made me cream my jeans in one way or another. VERY excited for these cars.
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06-11-2012, 08:21 AM | #91 | |
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06-11-2012, 09:22 AM | #92 |
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All 99-04 Cobras (yes, 02 included) had IRS. You're forgetting the Aussie Cobras.
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i like the new design language (fusion, etc).
that mustang render is nice |
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Yeah, but we didn't get the 2002 Cobra in the US so that's why I didn't include it. The article is still wrong since it said "1994-2004" when in reality, the 94-98 Cobras did not have IRS.
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looks like if the 2013 sti comes out on time the 2015 stang will be my next next car
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06-12-2012, 12:50 AM | #96 |
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I haven't owned a Ford since the early 90's and have never, ever been attached to the Mustang but 13 months into my 2012 GT and I'm hooked. Funnest car I've ever owned. I really liked my EVO X MR but I'm not sure I could go back to an EVO or STI. I believe the next generation Mustang will be my next car.
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06-12-2012, 01:26 AM | #97 |
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Still can't stomach buying a Ford, but I guess times change... looks decent at least.
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06-12-2012, 01:33 AM | #98 |
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I hate to admit that I really like where the mustang is going. Both in appearance and performance. I would definitely buy one.
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08-10-2012, 12:47 PM | #100 | |
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