BoostRabbitGT
Well-Known Member
If it is indeed another new model to the Mustang family and the silhouette is a red herring, oh I have quite a few thoughts on this...I'm gonna be bold here, very bold. I don't believe this is an s650 for a variety of reasons. One, the wording behind this reveal. The only time I've seen Ford refer to the mustang as adding another horse to the stable, or expanding the mustang brand, was when they were referring to new mustang models entirely. When the mach-e was revealed, Ford referred to it an an addition to the stable, and growing the brand. Whereas with the s650, they tend to just refer to varying trims as new derivatives. They referred to this new model as an addition to the stable, so unless they're messing around with wording, that's them hinting that this is its own unique model.
Additionally, that image is very clearly not an s650. The proportions are massively different. So there are two options, either that's an actual design and it's probably some sort of EV mustang coupe, not a terrible option if it's gonna be sold alongside the ICE V8 mustang. But that's unlikely considering Farley shut down the idea of an EV mustang just a few months ago, so it's highly unlikely this is an electric coupe.
So then, the other option, let's assume that teaser image is fake, and not the actual car. You have to ask yourself why. If it was just an s650, there would be no point to doing that, we all know what the s650 looks like, we all know the Shelby variants will still look like s650s. If it's just a new gt 500, then the design is almost certainly finalized, or the close to it. So if that's what it was, you would think Ford would just take a close up pic of the hood vents or something to tease it, rather than hinting at it with a placeholder fake design.Why tease a fake design instead of the real design if it's just another s650?
Lots of questions, but what if this is a mid engine mustang to compete with the c8? Seems bold, but think about it. That would be a new mustang model, an extension of the mustang brand like they said. All of a sudden, the placeholder fake design makes sense, Ford's way of teasing without giving away too much. If they tried to hint at a mid engine mustang profile for instance, everyone would immediately say "That's mid engine". Having this fake design teases something is coming, without tipping their hand as to what. Which would only make sense if they were really trying to surprise people and do something they weren't expecting.
The one I just thought of is "What if this is the Mustang Raptor?" (I'm pretty sure I've seen quite a few rumors on this one, on Ford Authority for sure, possibly on Motor1 as well. And yes, I know this would technically most likely be another trim for the Mustang coupe, but just wanted to throw this one out there while I still had the thought in my mind.)
I'd readily/heartily welcome a Mustang sedan! However, would it be as large as a Charger or more of a mid-size as opposed to full-size sedan? (Also, would this model benefit from AWD as an option alongside RWD?)
The mid-engine Mustang would be interesting to see come to fruition. That said, what purpose would it serve in Ford's lineup? (Maybe it would slot in between the Mustang and the GTD? Would this mid-engine Mustang specifically target supercars as opposed to sports cars and muscle cars with the traditional 'Stang?)
Last thought, I would laugh out of my seat if they revealed it to be a Ute Mustang.
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