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Ford to reveal "another chapter in the Mustang story" in Detroit
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With most of the attention at the LA Auto Show given to the Mustang, you'd think Ford would ride that wave of publicity as long as it could. However, it appears that Ford will be making more Mustang news before the 2010s even hit the showroom floors. At the live unveiling of the 2010 Ford Mustang last week, we thought we caught Mark Fields hinting at the possibility of more Mustang news coming out of the Detroit Auto Show this January. Sure enough, we watched the unveiling again on Speed TV and listened carefully for any mention of a new Mustang for Detroit. Sure enough, Fields says that Ford "will reveal yet another chapter in the Mustang story" at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
We've thought through what this new Mustang could be, and we're down to two possibilities. The first is the next generation Shelby GT500. Spy photographs have been snapping prototypes running around Detroit since early summer, and if Ford keeps the same powertrain setup as the GT and V6, then it would simply be be a matter of making the cosmetic changes. The second possibility is an all-new variant of the Mustang, most likely a concept that would later hint at a production version. Since we are purely speculating, we're going to go ahead and say what we'd like to see: Boss Mustang, 5.0-liters, 400 hp and a six-speed manual tranny. A Mustang commemorating Parnelli Jones' 1970 Trans-Am win would be perfect except that Saleen already did it two years ago. Mark Field's wording seems to hint at something all new, but the possibility of a new motor could have potential buyers waiting another year to make a purchase. It looks like we'll just have to wait until January to find out.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Nick 10:05AM (11/25/2008)
Given that Ford is trying to woo congress and there is still all the hype around fuel efficiency, I bet its either a (1) FWD, 4 cylinder Mustang or (2) ecoBoost Mustang. More other guess is a CLS coupish-sedan based on the mustang meets the fusion?
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tifosiotaku 10:54AM (11/25/2008)
The Mustang is a sacred cow and should be treated as such. Surely, you're joking?
Nick 10:57AM (11/25/2008)
wouldn't be the first time they've done it, albeit the Mustang II was a complete failure...times have changed?
mcspeed 11:14AM (11/25/2008)
The mustang is a front engine rwd platform. To introduce a fwd version would require significant resources to design, develop and test the new/modified platform, plus the necessity for a separate production line and all the new tooling costs. So in short, it will continue to be a rwd platform.
The fusion is a modified mazda platform so that is also a no go.
If ford is introducing a production ready stang, then I expect either a 4cyl turbo or a 6.2l huricane although the 4cyl makes sense for fleet fuel econo requirements. Maybe ford will use their SuperCooler tech on the 4cyl turbo for an added boost in hp without effecting fuel ecnono figures.
If it's a concept, then a 7.0l huricane based boss could be a possibility.
Cellien 11:30AM (11/25/2008)
I'd welcome a 4 cyl, and might even consider buying an "impractical" car for the first time in my life. :) I'm currently awaiting the new Fiesta to replace my Focus as mpgs are important as I commute a lot. As it stands, a Mustang is just not even considerable for me as my 4 cyl lifted Ranger gets better gas mileage, but I'd consider it over a Fiesta if the mpgs were better.
The Luigiian 11:45AM (11/25/2008)
I'd buy a four-cylinder Mustang but not a FWD one.
Mez Jr 12:46PM (11/25/2008)
Probe part 2?
That whole debacle when they tried it last time basically means they'd sooner cancel the Mustang and introduce a new FWD sports coupe than transition the 'stang to a FWD sports coupe.
Tj 12:06AM (11/27/2008)
I have a 20,000 mi/yr commute next year and I don't want to buy a Ford Focus / Chevy Cruze / etc.
I'd love to see a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost with 28+ hwy mpg. I can't believe they re-launched their V6 with the 4.0. What a huge disappointment.
Devin 3:40PM (11/26/2008)
I would agree, maybe with the ecoboost (not the 4-cyl) except for the fact that Ford will be debuting this AFTER the negotiations with congress, so it really doesn't matter if it's a big-block V8 or a whiny 4 cyl.
On what I would like it to be? (in order of preference)
Mach 1 with serious changes
Boss with serious changes
LIGHTWEIGHT w/ Ecoboost @ 420 hp
Justin 10:08AM (11/25/2008)
Cloning Steve McQueen?
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Mobius_1 1:52PM (11/25/2008)
So that's where all the billions went :P
catgirlshyla 5:13PM (11/25/2008)
Just hope he doesn't find out where his Bullit Mustang went....
Murray 10:12AM (11/25/2008)
The 5.0L 400HP+ V8 is a done deal for the 2011 model year. Bank on it.
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fazzster 10:13AM (11/25/2008)
How about a modern V6? Introducing a new Mustang with an archaic V6 is just stupid..
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BLS 10:15AM (11/25/2008)
Crossover with suicide rear doors and a 4 inch lift and it will be front wheel drive and seat 8.
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Matt 5:15PM (11/25/2008)
lmao
JZeke 10:15AM (11/25/2008)
Mustang 4-door? LOL.
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Wintrode 10:16AM (11/25/2008)
There is no way they will make a FWD mustang.
Your other option though, sounds more plausible.
An EcoBoost twin turbo V6 mustang would be a freaking hoot!
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w 10:42AM (11/25/2008)
It's going to be an ecoboosted V8.
haha
jk, realistically it's probably an ecoboosted variant. hey, what was wrong with the thunderbird brand? does anybody know?
Isuzu32 10:23AM (11/25/2008)
4-cylinder Turbo, with the body of a base V6.
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