What direction should the next generation mustang styling go in?

[Bear376]

Sorry, but car size has little to do with emission standards or fuel economy regulations. That is why everyone has gone to SUVs, is because they fall under truck standards which is less stringent. This might be part of the reason behind the Mustang Mach E is they found some way to offset the Coyote engine in the regs.

The Mustang has been able to maintain a weight of around 3000 lbs. until the SN95. Even so, it has been getting heavier every generation. Part of it is due to insurance/safety pressure. More rigid chassis and crash bracing, air bags, etc. The original Mustang were hardtops, which means no support for the roof at the rear of the door. To sate the safety gods, all cars now have pillars at the doors to add rollover protection. They install Coyote engines in SN95 Mustangs all the time, so the smaller size is not the issue. The 650 actually has a shorter wheelbase than the 65 Mustang. It is longer overall and taller and wider than the 65.

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[AZ_Ryan]

Just for the record, Ford has been saying they need to cut weight on the Mustang for the last 3 generations. For whatnever reason it never comes to fruition.

 

[dusman59]

Glass roof works well even in AZ. I would have bought it again on my MY24.

 

[broncoboy22]

Glass roof works well even in AZ. I would have bought it again on my MY24.

Same in SoCal!

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Just for the record, Ford has been saying they need to cut weight on the Mustang for the last 3 generations. For whatnever reason it never comes to fruition.

I don't even know how they'd go about it without making this car more trouble than its worth. The safety regulations and everything are a double edged sword. If they made it smaller, cabin space would get cramped, and the engine bay would suffer the same. Would make working on the car a pita.

It's certainly a heavy car, but its no heavier than the current M4, which is roughly the same size and weight, even with the smaller engine. It sucks, but thats how it is. The reality of modern cars.

 

[Zig]

I don't even know how they'd go about it without making this car more trouble than its worth. The safety regulations and everything are a double edged sword. If they made it smaller, cabin space would get cramped, and the engine bay would suffer the same. Would make working on the car a pita.

It's certainly a heavy car, but its no heavier than the current M4, which is roughly the same size and weight, even with the smaller engine. It sucks, but thats how it is. The reality of modern cars.

When using a skateboard platform, start with a convertible and then add the top (roof/coupe), fore and aft overhang would be relative to the shell.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

When using a skateboard platform, start with a convertible and then add the top (roof/coupe), fore and aft overhang would be relative to the shell.

Skateboard platform? Like a body on frame?

 

[Zig]

Skateboard platform? Like a body on frame?

It is only design that implies skateboard is exclusively ev

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Oh.
uh. okay?

 

[Zig]

Oh.
uh. okay?

Why does the skateboard need electric motors? Can an ice generator supplant a magnetic drive?

 

[Q6543]

The past is not coming back, the future of the mustang will be a bumper, maybe hood refresh, a raptor version, perhaps someday an R, a new halo, a 4 door sedan, and a renewed push into Mach E, EV…
These threads are just fantasy waifu jaggin

Eventually ending in a 5k lb plus EV coupe…. That likely never competes with Tesla.
That’s the future

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Why does the skateboard need electric motors? Can an ice generator supplant a magnetic drive?

Yes, an ICE can provide additional power to the electric drivetrain, wether through physical torque, or through electric charge to the battery. The downside is the added weight and complexity.

Why are we even talking about this

 

[Zig]

The past is not coming back, the future of the mustang will be a bumper, maybe hood refresh, a raptor version, perhaps someday an R, a new halo, a 4 door sedan, and a renewed push into Mach E, EV…

Eventually ending in a 5k lb plus EV coupe…. That likely never competes with Tesla.
That’s the future

If we wanted a hot golf cart i’d buy vw, don’t forget they own bugatti

 

[Zig]

Why are we even talking about this

Need a core to design around

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Dude, I swear it feels like I'm talking to some early version of an AI right now. Like, I know you're not an AI, but the way you steer conversations is so awkward

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