Next gen Mustang looks "smaller"

Scotsman · 06-02-2008, 01:37 AM

Ford, full of bright ideas.....

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Ford will make next Mustang look smaller

In an environment in which a big car might be viewed as a gasoline hog, Ford Motor Co.'s intention to make the next-generation Ford Mustang look smaller may be politically correct. "We have a car which I think is more suitable for the times than the Challenger and the Camaro," said Peter Horbury, Ford Motor's North American design director. The restyled, re-engineered 2010 Mustang goes on sale early next year.

Source: Automotive News (sub req)

Rock36 · 06-02-2008, 03:06 AM

Who knows...maybe it is a perception thing, and maybe it will actually work. People look at my Mustang and think it weighs in at almost 4000lbs because of its size.

I can't tell you how many people I had to show that it really only weighs between 3350-3450lbs depending on the options, by going to a reputable site like edmunds.com and showing them the specs.

MerF · 06-02-2008, 08:07 AM

I think this is a great move on Ford's part. The current Mustang does look like a pig, so it can't hurt.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-02-2008, 09:52 AM

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"We have a car which I think is more suitable for the times than the...Camaro,"

Ohhohoho....And so it begins!!!

Rock36 · 06-02-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Ohhohoho....And so it begins!!!

Yeah no joke right? I didn't even comment on that.

MAC · 06-02-2008, 10:36 AM

I bet they're gonna mess up a good thing =/ (not that it was that good to begin with) but, it was definitely a MAJOR step up from their mustangs of the 80's & 90's, of which looked like pretty much every other car on the road, hardly anything "unique" about it to look at.

But now this current mustang is a total cliché.
Where I live, you can hardly turn a corner without seeing one.

No_Quarter · 06-02-2008, 10:52 AM

I like smaller cars. The Mustang does look like a pig.

I hate to say it too, the Camaro does as well.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-02-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by No_Quarter

I hate to say it too, the Camaro does as well.

hmf. *folds arms*

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Muscle Master · 06-02-2008, 11:15 AM

hmmm the tenson is high here, (...Gulp...) well don't mostly cars look like pigs but there not, look at a lamborghini I dont know the specs so correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like 2.5 tons yet what are it times, CTS-V 4400 pounds yet what are it times around the track, technology is evolving and I'm starting to think weight in cars starting to mean jack shit now or days

you also got to consider safety regulations that get stricter every year, thats why cars are getting bulky, which some auto makes are throwing away light weight alloys and they are looking at more denser alloys

baileyrx · 06-02-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

hmf. *folds arms*

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it really looks small next to that dodge on the right!!

Emher · 06-02-2008, 04:04 PM

You think the Mustang is BIG? Damn my Saab must be huge to you guys!

stovt001 · 06-02-2008, 09:36 PM

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"We have a car which I think is more suitable for the times than the Challenger and the Camaro,"

Says the company that still thinks using a solid rear axle, a V6 making barely over 200 hp, and a 300 hp V8 is modern high performance.

chadrcr · 06-02-2008, 09:50 PM

They are the best company to ever make the mustang......
or was Shelby the best??? hm why do we still have ford?
For (clean version)
Old
Rebuilt
Dodges to have a retirement home

06-02-2008, 10:36 AM	#6
MAC Iroc-Z <3'r Drives: '87 5.7L Iroc-Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 392	I bet they're gonna mess up a good thing =/ (not that it was that good to begin with) but, it was definitely a MAJOR step up from their mustangs of the 80's & 90's, of which looked like pretty much every other car on the road, hardly anything "unique" about it to look at. But now this current mustang is a total cliché. Where I live, you can hardly turn a corner without seeing one. __________________ "Camaro Z/28 is back. Gentlemen, Don't even bother to start your engines."

06-02-2008, 10:52 AM	#7
No_Quarter Drives: 2006 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 37	I like smaller cars. The Mustang does look like a pig. I hate to say it too, the Camaro does as well. __________________ Ford and Chevy fan

06-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#13
chadrcr to Z or not to Z Drives: 99 S10 ZR2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fallon NV Posts: 722 View My Garage	They are the best company to ever make the mustang...... or was Shelby the best??? hm why do we still have ford? For (clean version) Old Rebuilt Dodges to have a retirement home __________________ 99 S-10 ZR2 06 GMC Z71 - - - sold... getting ready for my Camaro 02 Z28 - - - sold :( miss it!

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Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	Who knows...maybe it is a perception thing, and maybe it will actually work. People look at my Mustang and think it weighs in at almost 4000lbs because of its size. I can't tell you how many people I had to show that it really only weighs between 3350-3450lbs depending on the options, by going to a reputable site like edmunds.com and showing them the specs.

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MerF Go Rays! Drives: 03 Trailblazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: St Pete, Florida Posts: 2,532	I think this is a great move on Ford's part. The current Mustang does look like a pig, so it can't hurt.

06-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#11
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	You think the Mustang is BIG? Damn my Saab must be huge to you guys!