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Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: .:TimeLock:. on January 22, 2003, 03:42:23 AM
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(http://fun.from.hell.pl/2003-01-20/mustang1.jpg)
(http://fun.from.hell.pl/2003-01-20/mustang2.jpg)
(http://fun.from.hell.pl/2003-01-20/mustang3.jpg)
(http://fun.from.hell.pl/2003-01-20/mustang4.jpg)
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Props man. Looks nice.
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How Much
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Oh Boyyyyyyyyyyyy
that new Mustang looks phat! ;D
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looks aight, id like to see it more than red or grey, maybe blue or black will look tight, whats the specs and retail cost, date coming out and all?
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oh my godm that car is the shit.
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i'm gettng the new GT as soon as it comes out!
here's some more info on the new power ponie
The Mustang GT concepts unveiled during Press Preview Days at the NAIAS 2003 pay tribute to classic Mustang designs of the past, while providing a strong indication of the direction of the next-generation Mustang set to debut in 2004.
The Mustang GT coupe and convertible are both two-seat sports cars. The coupe, finished in Tungsten Silver Metallic, draws upon the fastback styling of classic 1967 and 1968 Mustangs, while the full glass roof quickly identifies it as a modern car.
The Redline Red Metallic Mustang GT convertible displays early Shelby Mustang styling cues with a “show bar” behind the seats. Both concepts include full-width taillights with sequential lighting.
Bill Ford, chairman of the board and CEO, pointed out the challenge Ford Motor Company faced in creating a new Mustang: “Designing the next generation of an automotive icon is not easy,” Ford said.
But J Mays, Ford’s vice president of design, underscored his confidence in the Mustang GT concepts by telling the assembled media: “Anybody can design a sporty car, but only Ford can design a Mustang.”
Signature Mustang design elements include a long hood, short decklid, a forward-tilted grille, C-shaped side scoops, three element taillights and a galloping pony in the center of the grille.
Under the hood, the Mustang GT concepts feature totally modern technology, with power coming from a 4.6-liter V8 with aluminum heads, a belt-driven supercharger, and a liquid-to-air intercooler that produces 400 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The coupe has a 6-speed manual transmission to the convertible’s 5-speed automatic. Both cars use split five-spoke 20-inch wheels and 13.8-inch Brembo brakes.
The interior of the Mustang GT concept features extensive use of billet aluminum, with the seats covered in red leather and the dash in charcoal leather. The seats are thin, racing-type shells with four-point seat belts.
The steering wheel again pays homage to the 1967 Mustang with a three-spoke design and a center hub with a precision typeface GT logo.
The instrument cluster draws on early Mustang designs and features large round bezels for the speedometer and tachometer, with smaller gauges lower and to the right. The center stack includes a supercharger boost gauge.
the pics....
(http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003/photos/L_Mustang-GT-ss.jpg)The Mustang GT coupe, finished in Tungsten Silver Metallic, draws upon the fastback styling of 1967 and 1968 Mustangs, while the full glass roof quickly identifies it as a modern car.
(http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003/photos/L_Mustang-GT-f.jpg)
The Redline Red Metallic Mustang GT convertible draws on early Shelby Mustang styling cues.
(http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003/photos/L_Mustan-GT-i2.jpg)
The steering wheel recalls Mustangs past with its three-spoke design and center hub.
(http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003/photos/L_Mustang-GT_11.jpg)A crowd swarms around the Mustang GT concept for a closer look at what to expect in the next-generation Mustang.
(http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003/photos/L_Mustang-GT-b.jpg)
Both Mustang GT concepts include full-width taillights with sequential lighting, as seen on early Shelby Mustangs.
(http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003/photos/L_Mustang-GT-e.jpg)
Under the hood of the Mustang GT is a 4.6-liter V8 with aluminum heads, a belt-driven supercharger, and a liquid-to-air intercooler that produces 400 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. (if the GT, gets 400 horse now....i can't wait to see the cobras/saleens/roush's which usually produce 40% more horse :o )
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^^ Damn, thanks for the read Jake.
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^^ Damn, thanks for the read Jake.
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the cobra is the finest though, the others are all just below 300 hp
the cobra version has 400
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this has to be the 1st american car that i love
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I got a 98 right now, but damn :o :o :o those new ones look bad ass, especially the convertible, i will definitely be getting a convertible in the future no doubt
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the cobra is the finest though, the others are all just below 300 hp
the cobra version has 400
actually the bigger saleen mustangs produce 500 and 800 horse power
and the roush mustang can out gun a showroom cobra...maybe your thinking about the cobra r's
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Oh Boyyyyyyyyyyyy
that new Mustang looks phat! ;D
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the cobra is the finest though, the others are all just below 300 hp
the cobra version has 400
actually the bigger saleen mustangs produce 500 and 800 horse power
and the roush mustang can out gun a showroom cobra...maybe your thinking about the cobra r's
imposssible, thats only if you put all that nitrous oxide and turbo shit....like that i can get a car made for a 1000 horsepower by some dude i know in california...im basically talking about the horsepower in the stock models
Also, i was only reffering to the 2004 model lineup.
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here are more pictures
(http://www.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2003/detroit/highlights/images/ford-mustang2926.jpg)
(http://www.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2003/detroit/highlights/images/ford-mustang1359.jpg)
(http://www.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2003/detroit/highlights/images/ford-mustang1354.jpg)
(http://www.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2003/detroit/highlights/images/ford-mustang1355.jpg)
(http://www.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2003/detroit/highlights/images/ford-mustang4142.jpg)
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Also, they published a review of the upcoming 2004 mustang model in 'car and driver' mag that im subscribed to. This was from the march 03 edition.
It says:
The base Mustang will continue to be a V6--"about 200 horsepower"- but probably not the current 3.8 liter pushrod motor. What of the V-8? Our spies suggest it won't be the current 260-hp, 4.6 liter SOHC V-8. More likely it will bne a variation of the 300-hp, 24 valve V-8 from Ford's truck group.
"What you're going to see is an engine you've seen before," Marten says, "but maybe in a different Ford product. And I guarantee you will not be dissappointed.
We expect a high output V-8--at least 400 horsepower--as well as an independent rear suspension on the next SVT Cobra, due within a year or so of the new Mustang.
Expect this one to come out in showrooms before late spring 2004.
So my point is that the Cobra version is the only one that will have 400 hp, the rest are expected to have 260 and less.
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i'm gettng the new GT as soon as it comes out!
here's some more info on the new power ponie
Under the hood of the Mustang GT is a 4.6-liter V8 with aluminum heads, a belt-driven supercharger, and a liquid-to-air intercooler that produces 400 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. (if the GT, gets 400 horse now....i can't wait to see the cobras/saleens/roush's which usually produce 40% more horse :o )
i want to clarify that once again 8)
This is from a British car mag called 'CAR'
i love the mag, THIS IS WHAT IS SAYS BOUT THE MUSTANG:
Top-of-the-range Cobra versions will be powered by a 400bhp supercharged version of Ford's 4.6-litre V8, driving through a six speed manual gearbox. There will also be a 280 bhp naturally aspirated V8 version-to be called GT- and a 215 bhp 3.0-litre V6. Pricing is expected to start at about US$21,000 and stretch to about US$35,000.
Specs
FORD MUSTANG CONCEPT
Length: 4622mm HEight: 1290mm
Width: 1897mm Wheelbase:2722mm
Engine: 4601cc 32V supercharged V8, 400 hp , 390lb ft
Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 5speed auto
Brakes-Brembo 350 mm ventilated discs
Wheels 20-inch alloys
all these features on the top of the line models.
Wheels are 20 inch alloy.
i think i deserve some props now :P
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while providing a strong indication of the direction of the next-generation Mustang set to debut in 2004.
doesn't necessarily mean that this will be the official model
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while providing a strong indication of the direction of the next-generation Mustang set to debut in 2004.
doesn't necessarily mean that this will be the official model
yea about 90% of this car will be same..just the interior ofcourse will be different...more like the nowaday interiors you see in the mustangs. But this is certainly a dope looking car. Props to Ford.
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that's the new shelby GT350.... that and GT500 are my favourite cars.....and yah the new ones are sweet lookin...
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Saleen SR Mustang......Apaco ;)
SALEEN SR PROVIDES ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
SR Blends High Performance With Race Technology
The SR from Saleen takes "street performance" to its ultimate.
With an energizing 505 horsepower from its 5.8 liter Saleen Centrifugal Supercharged V-8 engine and a Saleen Racecraft designed independent rear suspension, the SR takes curves with the same force as it does straightaways.
"We've used our racing experience on the track and adapted this technology in the engineering of the SR to create the ultimate street performance vehicle," said Steve Saleen, president and founder of Saleen Inc. "The SR goes from 0-60 mph 'very quickly' and hits a quarter mile speed 'very fast.'"
The 2002 SR is highlighted by Saleen's 5.8-liter Ford-based engine producing 505 hp and 500 lbs of torque mated to a Saleen six-speed transmission. A custom Saleen drive shaft leads to an IRS differential system at a gear ratio of 3.55:1. Braking is through 14.4" front rotors with four-piston calipers. Rear brakes are 13.0" metallic discs with four-piston calipers. Unibody construction features a complete roll cage and suspension reinforcement system. A refined Saleen Racecraft suspension includes independent uneven length double wishbones with Saleen N2 triple adjustable shocks and adjustable sway bars in the front and a Saleen-designed push-pull Independent rear suspension. The SR also includes power assisted rack and pinion steering. Additional features include race inspired seats and a white instrument gauge cluster with a 200 mph speedometer.
The Saleen SR boasts exterior aerodynamic refinements beyond the base complete body panels of the Saleen S281, including a specialty-designed composite hood, composite rear bodywork and underbody tunnel. The SR was wind-tunnel tuned at Lockheed-Martin's full-size tunnel in Marietta, Georgia. The SR comes standard with 18" wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tires. Every body part is unique to the Saleen SR, with the exception of the windows.
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Eh, lookin good. I was never really a fan of the Mustang, but I like how they're bringin back the old skool flare.