That's why I said a smaller displacement V8 with turbo will allow the extra space for the car to grow smaller.
The flat 4 in my WRX is as wide as the 90 degree v8 in the Mustang.
The WRX has good crashing rating and its not that much smaller than the Mustang on the inside but the Mustang is much bigger on the outside. Most of Mustang's bulk comes from that long hood and very thick bodylines. If they can shrink the length and width by 7-8 inches, you will not feel much...
I like the size of my WRX. Perfect size for a sports car with decent storage capacity.
The Mustang is just too fat and big. It's ridiculously heavy.
A small turbo V8 will not be too thirsty just like any other configuration. You can make a inline 4 thirsty if you want. It's not the...
I really hope they decide to down size the mustang. It's gotten wayyy to big and heavy.
Keep it under 3500lbs and 7/8th of the size right now, small displacement V8 with turbo.
Active aero. A hybrid is okay as long as it's for performance not economy.