So, S650 is a coupe again!

[Twin Turbo]

When S550 was launched, Ford brought back the Fastback name. I believe I'm right in saying this was the first time since '68 as Ford have used various names for the "hard top" Mustang through the generations

65-68 = Fastback
69-73 = Sportsroof
74-78 = Hatchback or Saloon
79-93 = Hatchback or Notch
94-04 = Coupe
05-14 = Coupe
15-23 = Fastback
24+ = Coupe

Having watched numerous YouTube reviews, I thought perhaps the presenters were just more used to calling coupes......well, coupes! However, even Ford's official comms call it a coupe again.

Does it really matter? No, of course not. But Fastback just sounds so darned cool!

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[zstanny]

Pretty cool trivia. Never knew it was called a sportsroof lol that’s neat.

 

[MD18EcoStang]

I wouldn't say your list represents Ford's official names, but rather the terms people commonly use/used. I say that, because I had an 87 "notch," but Ford called it a sedan (seriously), so that's what I called it! I always got weird looks when I said I had a Mustang sedan...

I checked out a 79 brochure and they referred to the models as Mustang 2-door (coupe) and Mustang 3-door (liftback).

So, that 2-door "notch" started as a coupe and became a sedan. They also dropped the reference to 3-door at some point and began using the more common hatchback name.

I have to admit, I like the fastback name, too. However, when I first saw the S550, I was hoping it was going to be an actual hatchback!

 

[AvalancheSVT]

who gives a shit?

 

[OppoLock]

who gives a shit?

I honestly wanted to say this but I love Twin_Turbo too much and don’t want to hurt feelings

 

[noac]

I am relatively certain that the term notchback, or notch was never an official Ford designation for the body style later identified as such by enthusiasts. I believe the official Ford body style would have been identified as a 2 door sedan.

edit- saw above post that also address this topic

 

[Red65]

who gives a shit?

Pretty much sums it up

 

[shogun32]

"Building on the legendary style of previous generations, the new Mustang comes in coupe and convertible form with an edgier and more impactful design"

the term 'coupe' can now be applied to 4-door so watch for a 4-door version.
'fastback' would seem to make that 4-door design harder to justify under that moniker.

 

[Twin Turbo]

who gives a shit?

I do, obviously

Fastback, to me, harks back to the glory days of Mustang's history

 

[because_murica]

I do, obviously

Fastback, to me, harks back to the glory days of Mustang's history

+1

I think it's just the marketing team shaking things up a bit for younger buyers that may not be aware of or familiar with with the term "fastback". With that said, it's a funny switch up considering the roofline is almost identical to S550, if not slightly more aggressive in rake (as Jem initially told us it would be) giving S650 somewhat more of a "fastback" than S550. It'll be interesting to see if the change carries through to other material and the online builder.

 

[OppoLock]

We’re living in the dark ages of content discussion boys

 

[because_murica]

We’re living in the dark ages of content discussion boys

Next up, "How do you feel about Borla's exhaust system for the Mach E?" Yes, I said Mach E.

 

[Tinpot]

How would one define a ‘coupe’ ?

 

[because_murica]

How would one define a ‘coupe’ ?

Like many things today, the definition is "fluid".

 

[Chadillac]

How would one define a ‘coupe’ ?

Usually the doors do not have a frame around the windows. (That’s what my dad told me as a kid)

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