What is Ford Thinking!? (New Mustang spy photos)

[UltimateDetail]

I don't know if any of you saw this, but, American Muscle got some spy photos of the 2015 Mustang, And I gotta say, I don't like what I see.. I thought this was being planned for years? And now it looks as though they are just getting started! So what do you guys think? I for one might be getting a 2013 Shelby instead of the 2015 if this is any indication of what it will look like. A lot of people are saying it's a test mule. Anyway, any Mustang guys wanna chime in? :rant:
SPY PHOTOS: The 2015 Mustang is in the Works! | AmericanMuscle.com Mustang Blog (http://blog.americanmuscle.com/spy-photos-the-2015-mustang-is-in-the-works/)

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Dont want to bash on your post but im glad Ford is putting an IRS in the car. Its time

[UltimateDetail]

Dont want to bash on your post but im glad Ford is putting an IRS in the car. Its time

WHY though? It doesn't need it! "Don't fix what ain't broke!" And who knows what kind of wheel hop problems will happen. And i'm sure the acceleration times won't be as good.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Have you read the latest Car and Driver pitting the GT500 against the ZL1? You will see that the mustang is far more powerfull but cant put its power to good use to turn a decent lap time.

[Njohc]

Im a huge mustang fan. I grew up around my dad always having one. The wheel hop argument can be thrown out the window now. I believe Ford has evolved dramatically since it was making the IRS Cobras. If they put as much time and research into making this IRS work as they did making a solid axle car keep up with an M3, itll be golden. I think the main problem is weight. The IRS is heavier, and it looks like theyre stuffing more technology into it. The great the about the Mustang was that it was the lightest of the bunch.

[ProDetail]

I'm not a big Mustang fan(Camaro all the way) but it seems like they're trying to give the series a modern look like they did to the Taurus. Probably trying to break away from the retro feel of things that everyone seems to be doing. Good for them trying to be innovative.

[timaishu]

Only thing I dont like the are thick fender walls.

Can anyone explain why all companies have been putting these atrociously ugly thick fender walls? It never blends well and takes away and aggressiveness.

The worst offender imo is Nissan.

But sersiouly, it looks terrible.

EDIT: I just realized I clicked the link that led to the black car. I am assuming you are referring to the blue drawing? Anyways, I like the styling alot. It reminds me of the GTO for some reason. HOWEVER, for the love of god, stop making these cars so dang thick! I mean, look at those windows. They are a third the size of mine. Leave the roof line the same, but squish all the body panels by about 3-4 inches and you have one hot car!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I think it looks bad ass!!!!!!!

However, my '12 GT that I just picked up will hold me over for awhile....I think! :D

[UltimateDetail]

I think it looks bad ass!!!!!!!

However, my '12 GT that I just picked up will hold me over for awhile....I think! :D

lol WHAT! The interior looks nasty lol... And I thought I saw your thread that said you went with the Camaro? Or do you have both!! :eek:

[UltimateDetail]

Only thing I dont like the are thick fender walls.

Can anyone explain why all companies have been putting these atrociously ugly thick fender walls? It never blends well and takes away and aggressiveness.

The worst offender imo is Nissan.

But sersiouly, it looks terrible.

EDIT: I just realized I clicked the link that led to the black car. I am assuming you are referring to the blue drawing? Anyways, I like the styling alot. It reminds me of the GTO for some reason. HOWEVER, for the love of god, stop making these cars so dang thick! I mean, look at those windows. They are a third the size of mine. Leave the roof line the same, but squish all the body panels by about 3-4 inches and you have one hot car!

LOL You gotta post a link to what you see, because I think you might of double clicked or something..
Heres the original link: SPY PHOTOS: The 2015 Mustang is in the Works! | AmericanMuscle.com Mustang Blog (http://blog.americanmuscle.com/spy-photos-the-2015-mustang-is-in-the-works/)
It should have four pics of the new mustang and the title says: "SPY PHOTOS: The 2015 Mustang is in the Works!"

[UltimateDetail]

I think it looks bad ass!!!!!!!

However, my '12 GT that I just picked up will hold me over for awhile....I think! :D

Also, I know you probably like the interior cause it looks so much like that of the camaro!:doh:

[timaishu]

LOL You gotta post a link to what you see, because I think you might of double clicked or something..
Heres the original link: SPY PHOTOS: The 2015 Mustang is in the Works! | AmericanMuscle.com Mustang Blog (http://blog.americanmuscle.com/spy-photos-the-2015-mustang-is-in-the-works/)
It should have four pics of the new mustang and the title says: "SPY PHOTOS: The 2015 Mustang is in the Works!"

Thats what I clicked, but it just shows the undercarriage..

So I clicked two of the links within the body and came across these two images. Are these it?
http://files.americanmuscle.com/blog2/2015-Ford-Mustang-Prototype-Mule-front-view.jpg (http://blog.americanmuscle.com/photos-could-this-be-the-new-2015-mustang/)http://files.americanmuscle.com/blog2/2015-Ford-Mustang-GT-Concept-Design.jpg

[UltimateDetail]

Have you read the latest Car and Driver pitting the GT500 against the ZL1? You will see that the mustang is far more powerfull but cant put its power to good use to turn a decent lap time.

Yeah but, I think there is a couple ways to improve upon the live axle to make it where it should be, but still have everything live axle guys want..
I had a great answer to this problem awhile back, but i can;t seem to remember what I said? Oh well:doh:

[UltimateDetail]

Thats what I clicked, but it just shows the undercarriage..

So I clicked two of the links within the body and came across these two images. Are these it?
http://files.americanmuscle.com/blog2/2015-Ford-Mustang-Prototype-Mule-front-view.jpg (http://blog.americanmuscle.com/photos-could-this-be-the-new-2015-mustang/)http://files.americanmuscle.com/blog2/2015-Ford-Mustang-GT-Concept-Design.jpg

OH okay I didn't see those links at first. Good looks:xyxthumbs:
And yeah that's the test mule car(black one) and the concept drawing(blue one)..


Only thing I dont like the are thick fender walls.

Can anyone explain why all companies have been putting these atrociously ugly thick fender walls? It never blends well and takes away and aggressiveness.

The worst offender imo is Nissan.

But sersiouly, it looks terrible.

EDIT: I just realized I clicked the link that led to the black car. I am assuming you are referring to the blue drawing? Anyways, I like the styling alot. It reminds me of the GTO for some reason. HOWEVER, for the love of god, stop making these cars so dang thick! I mean, look at those windows. They are a third the size of mine. Leave the roof line the same, but squish all the body panels by about 3-4 inches and you have one hot car!

And I agree! These companies think these fender walls and other similar styling cues make the cars more aggressive looking, but I think it makes the look "puffy", confusing and more so, kinda.. "cheap". The mustang didn't start looking like that until the other american muscle cars came around and Ford thought they "had" to do that.. I personally like the 05-09 Mustang, just because they don't have that dramatic "overkill" new age thing going on.. And I agree on the fact too, that they don't blend well.. They actually make people focus on them over the whole car!.. And I think your right though, the japanese car companies are also doing this. Most notably Nissan. lol

As for the "thicker" cars, I agree.. I think these car companies are going off track with these designs. Who knows why, but all i know is, it's gotta be fixed soon! In the mean time, i'll just enjoy driving my classic 'Stang!:dblthumb2:

[jpegs13]

I think it looks bad ass!!!!!!!

However, my '12 GT that I just picked up will hold me over until October! :D

Fixed it for ya