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The New Mustang!
bez:
oh my godm that car is the shit.
Don Jacob:
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....
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.
The Redline Red Metallic Mustang GT convertible draws on early Shelby Mustang styling cues.
The steering wheel recalls Mustangs past with its three-spoke design and center hub.
A crowd swarms around the Mustang GT concept for a closer look at what to expect in the next-generation Mustang.
Both Mustang GT concepts include full-width taillights with sequential lighting, as seen on early Shelby Mustangs.
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 )
The Big Bad Ass:
^^ Damn, thanks for the read Jake.
.:TimeLock:.:
--- Quote from: The Big Bad Ass on January 23, 2003, 07:11:51 PM ---^^ Damn, thanks for the read Jake.
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Immortal:
the cobra is the finest though, the others are all just below 300 hp
the cobra version has 400
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