because_murica
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It really is.The 2nd gen is so ugly.
Agreed, was trying to have a discussion with a 2018+ owner in the forums about all the reasons the refresh doesn't work visually. They're only response after my analysis was to say something along the lines of "Good points, but you're still wrong". Everything from the uglier lower vents, to the droopy grille and terrible headlights. It's one of those designs people defend because it's "aggressive". Even if that aggression came at the cost of beauty and line flow.It really is.
*Cue shitstorm of angry '18+ S550 owners*
No anger here. As a '19 owner, I smile ear to ear every time I see the 650 front end. Nope, all good here. Cheers.It really is.
*Cue shitstorm of angry '18+ S550 owners*
NO UR UGLYIt really is.
*Cue shitstorm of angry '18+ S550 owners*
Good take on it. The ā15 was more cohesive; the overall surfacing of the S550 is smooth with deliberate, large cuts and that was reflected in the simplicity of the fascia, hood, and smaller details, like the lights, plate surrounds, hood detailing, etc.NO UR UGLY
Just kidding, but despite the refresh not looking as technically cohesive as the original, I still find the refresh less boring (for lack of a better term) than the original.
ALSO a good take (mostly) .... except for the last part. I just can't see what you see in the s650 in regards to that. Too me, they don't match up and the overall front end is rather boring, unconsidered and incomplete. Eye of the beholder, I guess.Good take on it. The ā15 was more cohesive; the overall surfacing of the S550 is smooth with deliberate, large cuts and that was reflected in the simplicity of the fascia, hood, and smaller details, like the lights, plate surrounds, hood detailing, etc.
The ā18 introduced more lines and flourishes to the prior template arguably at the cost of cohesion. It definitely has an edgier look, just at the detriment of being a little less timeless.
Thatās why I love the S650. The details match up with the overall styling decisions.
Yeah, Iām not such a big fan of the Mustang 2 eitherā¦.The 2nd gen is so ugly.
The S650 is like a ton of more modern designs that donāt rely on basic line flowing principles to create something homogenous, so while it does have some features that flow to create a bigger signature impact (eg the leading brow line, the tail panel crease cutting through the rear lights, the snorkels into valance on the GT, etc), itās more about balanced shapes that bisect each other.ALSO a good take (mostly) .... except for the last part. I just can't see what you see in the s650 in regards to that. Too me, they don't match up and the overall front end is rather boring, unconsidered and incomplete. Eye of the beholder, I guess.
You must write for living because this is very well said. Even though my eyes, via photos, do not see everything you say here, even though I do see some of what you say, I will reference this when I go see it live, whenever that is. But it will take every bit of this and much more to wrestle my '19 out of my driveway.The S650 is like a ton of more modern designs that donāt rely on basic line flowing principles to create something homogenous, so while it does have some features that flow to create a bigger signature impact (eg the leading brow line, the tail panel crease cutting through the rear lights, the snorkels into valance on the GT, etc), itās more about balanced shapes that bisect each other.
Iāve said it a couple of times that you canāt really draw straight lines on this car to highlight its strengths like you could on an S550. It doesnāt have your standard swage lines to trace anyway. You have to highlight the overall shapes made from the large-scale contours, like the way the front end works as one piece to highlight the long front proportions and exaggerated front fender base, which leads to a cinched waste and visually-tight midsection, and the flared rear haunches that are almost their own piece encasing the front end to highlight RWD power. The same thing applies to the front and rear. The duct work encases the front end and creates a strong frame for the headlights, especially when couple with the brow line. The grilleās black plastic works in conjunction to create a narrower, wider frame for the body colored portion.
Appreciate that lol. Always been obsessed with car design but the prospect of spending $40k/yearāback in 2008-2010 at leastāto get an industrial design degree specializing in transportation design, with the extremely high probability of winding up designing the wing mirrors on a bus instead of being a chief designer for a big OEM scared me from pursuing that dream over a decade ago.You must write for living because this is very well said. Even though my eyes, via photos, do not see everything you say here, even though I do see some of what you say, I will reference this when I go see it live, whenever that is. But it will take every bit of this and much more to wrestle my '19 out of my driveway.
Lol, I think he means the 2nd gen supercar version. But yes, the Mustang II is trash too.Yeah, Iām not such a big fan of the Mustang 2 eitherā¦.
Lol, yeah I know, just being a pest.Lol, I think he means the 2nd gen supercar version. But yes, the Mustang II is trash too.