2015 Ford Mustang
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2015 Ford Mustang
Article with some new confirmed information here:
2015 Ford Mustang Details Surface | AutoGuide.com News
With Ford's plans to make the mustang a global platform I am curious what direction they take one of the most iconic American cars. To even have a chance in Europe of real sales I assume it is going to have to shrink quite a bit and become more of a proper sports car instead of a pony car. This might alienate some of the market here in the States while also drawing in new customers. I for one would love it if they gave it a much better interior quality and put it on a diet. The new independent rear suspension is also pretty sexy if they do it properly. What are everyone else's thoughts?
2015 Ford Mustang Details Surface | AutoGuide.com News
With Ford's plans to make the mustang a global platform I am curious what direction they take one of the most iconic American cars. To even have a chance in Europe of real sales I assume it is going to have to shrink quite a bit and become more of a proper sports car instead of a pony car. This might alienate some of the market here in the States while also drawing in new customers. I for one would love it if they gave it a much better interior quality and put it on a diet. The new independent rear suspension is also pretty sexy if they do it properly. What are everyone else's thoughts?
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Can't tell a lot from the camo, but the overall lines look good. Looks like they are shrinking it down instead of going the route of Dodge and Chevy.
Next SVT Mustang may axe Shelby name, go naturally aspirated - Autoblog
Next SVT Mustang may axe Shelby name, go naturally aspirated - Autoblog
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If it looks as good as the Evos concept and they can bring the weight down to ~3300 lbs or so, I'd be very interested.
It'll be interesting to see the final product and the reactions. To sell in Europe, I would think they would need to consider a turbo-4 cylinder as a base option and that might mean they cut the weight to accomodate the smaller engine and higher fuel economy requirements.
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+1 LOL!
You all realize that the image in the article is not the final design and was just a concept right? The change will more then likely not be that dramatic. I love the way the current ones look from the outside but I think the interior is very lacking. I also think it is a pig.
You all realize that the image in the article is not the final design and was just a concept right? The change will more then likely not be that dramatic. I love the way the current ones look from the outside but I think the interior is very lacking. I also think it is a pig.
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Can I ask (and biased as someone who owned a '13 GT Mustang with the Track Pack), why do people give a damn what the ******* dash feels like in a car?
I can't think of any car I've ever owned where I spent time caressing the dash wishing it was made of the finest Corinthian leather. Or rubbing the door cards wishing it was suede.
Steering wheel and shift **** were leather, seats were comfy, and pedals nicely spaced for heel/toe...... + a ridiculous engine and far better handling than should be available with a stick axle. I bought my track pack (special ordered) out the door for $30k.......but then complain about the dash? lulz
The EcoBoost rumor is a proposed reboot of the SVO nameplate.
I suspect the weight targets people (myself included) want won't be able to be matched without making it physically smaller, which would be nice. But the S197, especially the 11+ cars, are insanely rigid chassis wise.
I can't think of any car I've ever owned where I spent time caressing the dash wishing it was made of the finest Corinthian leather. Or rubbing the door cards wishing it was suede.
Steering wheel and shift **** were leather, seats were comfy, and pedals nicely spaced for heel/toe...... + a ridiculous engine and far better handling than should be available with a stick axle. I bought my track pack (special ordered) out the door for $30k.......but then complain about the dash? lulz
The EcoBoost rumor is a proposed reboot of the SVO nameplate.
I suspect the weight targets people (myself included) want won't be able to be matched without making it physically smaller, which would be nice. But the S197, especially the 11+ cars, are insanely rigid chassis wise.
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If the interior that I spend most of my timing look at (of course not directly since I'm driving) is ugly, it takes away some of the sense of goodness. It doesn't have to be high-tech and flashy. Even a simple set up that doesn't make my eyes want to puke would be acceptable.
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If the interior that I spend most of my timing look at (of course not directly since I'm driving) is ugly, it takes away some of the sense of goodness. It doesn't have to be high-tech and flashy. Even a simple set up that doesn't make my eyes want to puke would be acceptable.
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This. Many new cars, especially American and Korean cars, are filled with cheap looking hard plastics and terrible ergonomics. It looks like **** and makes me enjoy the car less. My mazdaspeed does not have a phenomenal interior IMO but it is nice for what it is and it is simple.
I think the interior in my Mustang was far nicer to live with:
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I like my '11
Id like it more if it was lighter and had IRS, but for what it costs, I cant complain.
The suspension is a lot more well sorted than the older mustangs.
They said the new one is supposed to be smaller and lighter, but Ill ebleive it when I see it.
Id like it more if it was lighter and had IRS, but for what it costs, I cant complain.
The suspension is a lot more well sorted than the older mustangs.
They said the new one is supposed to be smaller and lighter, but Ill ebleive it when I see it.