First the new 'Vette, and now the new Mustang!

[Egg Nog]

A user on Supercars.net recently posted tons of press photos that were just released of the new Ford Mustang GT. Very retro.

http://speed.supercars.net/Board?vie...ID=8&tID=97263

EDIT: Please don't post all these pictures here. It slows the load time, takes up excess bandwidth, and besides, I just posted link!

[Wouter Melissen]

The new Mustang has been on the site for almost 24 hours now.

[V12 Disord3r]

Do not like it...

[Batmobile_Turbo]

i like the new mustang a lot, but i don't like how they didn't put any side vents on it like the mustang of old it's trying to portray.

[fpv_gtho]

Originally Posted by Batmobile_Turbo

i like the new mustang a lot, but i don't like how they didn't put any side vents on it like the mustang of old it's trying to portray.

wait for the SVT

[bum-man]

the concept looked better and the fin looks out of place on that car...still solid rear axil??!!! i thought ford would realise that is old school and would move on to more conventional and better performing independent suspension.

[fpv_gtho]

perhaps its to cost cuts, they may yet show an independant rear on an SVT version

[NoOne]

I have to agree, it is strange that they stuck with a solid rear axle, even though it is a 3 link set-up.
I believe the SVT will have the independant set-up as they have in the current model.

[fpv_gtho]

thats always a possibility NoOne, and with ford having developed a RWD versino of the control blade IRS they could use that in it

[more-boost1555]

First off, the styling, it seems so far most people either love it or hate it. I think I'm starting to like it. I think it looks way better than the concept did, thank god they gave the GT those driving lights, it was just way too blocky and boring as a concept. The lights give it more personality, and that killer 68-69 look. I agree that the rear spoiler is a bit distastefull, it's just pointless really. The new engine is great though! Three valves per cylinder with variable valve timing technology from the new F-150's 5.4 block. Three hundred horse isn't bad at all for a GT!

As for the rear axle, I do think it was to cut costs, but also they say a solid rear axle is better for dragging and that was very important to a lot of customers. I guarantee the next Cobra will have IRS though, it would be senseless for it not to.

I can't wait to see what the boys at SVT cook up with the new platform. Any guesses as to the next Cobra's output? I would think at least 400 hp...

[fpv_gtho]

my guess is 430hp for the cobra

[fpv_gtho]

Originally Posted by fpv_gtho

thats always a possibility NoOne, and with ford having developed a RWD versino of the control blade IRS they could use that in it

i should rephrase this to ford having developed a RWD version of the control blade irs for large car applications. its used on the x-type jap which is all wheel drive, but ford australia took it one step further and developed a version for the falcon and territory (crossover SUV similar to the freestyle)

[GT500]

I'm really looking forward to seeing both of these cars on the road, especially the Vette. I was surprised when I first saw both cars' designs. The design is debatable (sp?). Now I'm going to infringe on Motor Trend's copyrights hehe:

Mustang:
What's hot:
1) V-8 300 hp
2) It's a Mustang!
What's Not:
1) Debatable styling
2) Needs a 6 speed
Bottom Line:
A revival of the awesome Mustang! (duh)

C6 Vette:
What's hot:
1) 400 horses!!!!
2) Finally may be enough to match the Viper
What's not:
1) Headlights.....uggghhhhh
2) Needs a 5 or 6 speed auto
Bottom Line:
The new Vette is coming!!!

SO there you have it-my strange opinions on the new American classics. It's strange to think a Mustang outran Vettes back in the '60's, with the 400+ cubic inch engines. I really hope the Mustang is given a GT500 version (my name!), with the original '67's 428ci engine, that would make my day.

[fpv_gtho]

i think the best we can hope for in the new mustang is a 6.4L SVT version.

[NoOne]

Originally Posted by fpv_gtho

i think the best we can hope for in the new mustang is a 6.4L SVT version.

Hell yeah !!!
I'd put my money in on a 'stang with the new Ford/Shelby Cobra V10 !!!