Changes to the next Mustang

JROC · 02-15-2007, 06:37 AM

Here's a list from another forum I frequent.
http://www.mustangevolution.com/ten-...ang-must-have/

I was wanting to know what ya'll thing should be changed or improved on the next Mustang.

I say weight reduction, Optional but not standard IRS, 400+ hp on the GT, Keep the price about the same, and don't make it ugly.

ausie · 02-15-2007, 07:33 AM

I have seen some spy shots of the new revised mustang, did not mention how heavy it was but some of the body lines were revamped to match that of the original concept mustang that was shown before the production 05's rolled out.

Jamo · 02-15-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JROC

Here's a list from another forum I frequent.
http://www.mustangevolution.com/ten-...ang-must-have/

I was wanting to know what ya'll thing should be changed or improved on the next Mustang.

I say weight reduction, Optional but not standard IRS, 400+ hp on the GT, Keep the price about the same, and don't make it ugly.

Unfortunately, none of those changes is possible. And when the Guigaro change comes along, it's going to get ugly!

JROC · 02-15-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamo

Unfortunately, none of those changes is possible. And when the Guigaro change comes along, it's going to get ugly!

I thought the Guigaro Mustang was just a concept. I hope so because I thing that a Mustang should be American desined, but thats just my opinion.

RF Cobra · 02-15-2007, 07:52 PM

It was nothing more than a what if concept. Although Ford may offer a body kit mod as an option.

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Originally Posted by JROC

I thought the Guigaro Mustang was just a concept. I hope so because I thing that a Mustang should be American desined, but thats just my opinion.

ausie · 02-16-2007, 07:24 AM

I would have to agree with JROC that the mustang needs to have a diet. Power to weight ratio needs to improve. Considering how much larger it is than the pre 05 mustangs, it needs to be reduced in size too (not by too much though, ford does not want to repeat the pinto concept of the early years). Perhaps Ford needs to hire the team of designers that built the 09 Dodge Challenger concept if they want something eye catching. That Challenger was sweet.

**cobrabitn** · 02-16-2007, 09:44 PM

The only thing I didn't understand is if FoMoCo knew they were starting from scratch with the chasis, why didn't they move the engine further back to get a better weight balance on the car? Maybe then the Shelby would have been 53/47 instead of 57/43!

JROC · 02-17-2007, 08:58 PM

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The only thing I didn't understand is if FoMoCo knew they were starting from scratch with the chasis, why didn't they move the engine further back to get a better weight balance on the car? Maybe then the Shelby would have been 53/47 instead of 57/43!

I agree 1000%. If your going to stretch the wheelbase 6" then Ford should have been able to center up the weight distrabution better instead of making the interior bigger. I don't know about ya'll but I've never felt crouded in the front of a Mustang and have several inches to move my seat back and I'm 6'1. I honestly feel the rear seat in a New Edge Mustang is more comfortable than they are in a S197.

bluebyu · 02-19-2007, 03:25 AM

^^^^exactly.

ausie · 02-24-2007, 01:06 PM

I saw pictures of the new mustang concept, it may have been the Itallian design but not sure. It had some goofy flair in the rear quarter panel which looked more like a partial fin similar to the front of an 60 something corvette.

How about this for an idea, instead of designing the old jet look into the car, do something a bit different, put in some radar stealth into the design so the car has a radar profile of a small bee traveling at 180 mph.

02-15-2007, 06:37 AM	#1
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02-15-2007, 07:33 AM	#2
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I have seen some spy shots of the new revised mustang, did not mention how heavy it was but some of the body lines were revamped to match that of the original concept mustang that was shown before the production 05's rolled out. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

02-16-2007, 07:24 AM	#6
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I would have to agree with JROC that the mustang needs to have a diet. Power to weight ratio needs to improve. Considering how much larger it is than the pre 05 mustangs, it needs to be reduced in size too (not by too much though, ford does not want to repeat the pinto concept of the early years). Perhaps Ford needs to hire the team of designers that built the 09 Dodge Challenger concept if they want something eye catching. That Challenger was sweet. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

02-16-2007, 09:44 PM	#7
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	The only thing I didn't understand is if FoMoCo knew they were starting from scratch with the chasis, why didn't they move the engine further back to get a better weight balance on the car? Maybe then the Shelby would have been 53/47 instead of 57/43! __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

02-19-2007, 03:25 AM	#9
bluebyu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 193	^^^^exactly. __________________ 2008 F450 stock for now

02-24-2007, 01:06 PM	#10
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I saw pictures of the new mustang concept, it may have been the Itallian design but not sure. It had some goofy flair in the rear quarter panel which looked more like a partial fin similar to the front of an 60 something corvette. How about this for an idea, instead of designing the old jet look into the car, do something a bit different, put in some radar stealth into the design so the car has a radar profile of a small bee traveling at 180 mph. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

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