"spy shots" 2005 mustang

lx5091 · 12-05-2002, 10:03 PM

check these out,

#1:

lx5091 · 12-05-2002, 10:04 PM

and #2:

I love how Ford does retro.

82 GT · 12-05-2002, 10:45 PM

Yuk!! It almost looks like one of those Pontiac Fieros

AntwaanRandleEL · 12-05-2002, 11:10 PM

Yeah I'm not to crazy about these pics. Maybe it won't look like that in reality. But if it does we should accept it and maybe it will grow on us. I know the '99 body style grew on me.

RoadWarrior · 12-06-2002, 09:40 AM

I dont know if it looks like a fiero, i was personally thinking it looks more mustang 2ish.

crazypete · 12-06-2002, 01:08 PM

Bleh! That doesnt look at all like a mustang. At least the SN95 vaguely resembled the Fox. This just.....looks like a different car altogether. Kinda looks like a jag

I'm sure this will skyrocket the price, though, just like all the other "retro" cars: tbird, prowler. I dont count the 4 banger piece of crap pt cruiser cause it barely moves when you floor it.

302 LX Eric · 12-06-2002, 03:19 PM

This pics are currently in a post in the BOL too.

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lx5091 · 12-06-2002, 03:29 PM

I'm not crazy about the taillights, but I like the rest. It obviously is supposed to look like 67-68. It's the very same shape and same headlight setup, even the same rear end, except the taillights sort-of look Shelby style.

Here's a '67 coupe in the same position as the first pic I uploaded of the '05:

84LX89GT · 12-06-2002, 04:53 PM

When i saw the back of the new "mustang" it looked like it has toyota supra style tail lights or something hideous like that. I'm sure a hardtop would probably look ok. Just like any restyle i'm sure people will get used to it (especially if it cranks out 400hp!).

chico · 12-06-2002, 05:41 PM

I hope it does grow on you....right now it does absolutely nothing for me.

gofastmercury · 12-06-2002, 10:21 PM

I think its based on the LS lincoln. The first time the mustang is based on a car that isn't an economy car!

64-73 falcon
74-77 pinto
78-03 fairmont

Shogun · 12-07-2002, 01:52 AM

Looks like a 65' to me, maybe to combat the return of the 2005 Camaro (with classic 67' lines). Either way its still a prototype.

wantapony2001 · 12-26-2002, 11:44 AM

it has a mercedes kind of quality to it that i really dont like, ive seen other 2005 proto-type drawings that looked NOTHING like what you showed, they looked more classic , like the original bullit

NewAge 5.0 · 12-26-2002, 11:57 AM

well it looks cool to me.. I might be able to afford one in 2020. haha Ford just keeps jackin UP prices. who wants a $500 a month Mustang payment..? or go 6 years on it NO WAY! I'll stick with the cheap FAST ones!

MiracleMax · 12-29-2002, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wantapony2001
it has a mercedes kind of quality to it that i really dont like, ive seen other 2005 proto-type drawings that looked NOTHING like what you showed, they looked more classic , like the original bullit

??

The original Bullit is like a 2001 mustang, unless your refering to the 67-68 stangs of yesteryear?

I had stumbled onto some CAD pics that were supposed to be for the 05 stang. It looked pretty good sorta like a 66 Shelby had sex with an 99+ GT.

The CAD pics featured a 1/4 window (ala' Shelby) which was a nice touch and inset round headlights reminiscent of the 67-68 cars.

If this is the body that Ford is going to produce, then I can't wait till I've paid off the 02 and am ready to buy another. As for the red blob mobile shown above.....If thats it, I can wait and do the 11 year plan and my advice to Ford if the blob is the the result of a consumer clinic...quit while your ahead...A mustang ain't rice or escargo... its hotdogs and apple pie like a harley...find they right people for the clinic.

MiracleMax · 12-29-2002, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gofastmercury
I think its based on the LS lincoln. The first time the mustang is based on a car that isn't an economy car!

64-73 falcon
74-77 pinto
78-03 fairmont

I prefer to think of the current car as in "continous" refiment since 1979.

I'm not all that crazy about the new chasiss anywhosit since the LS is 4 wheel independant. Besides the old fox based chasiss gives whiney magiazine editiors a chance to reach for the thesarus and complain about the how the mustang lacks the dynamics of the Marenello 550 or S2000, or whatever.

However it is interesting to note that they gave the now defunct f-car low marks in the handling department compared to the mustang, especially given the fact that the f-bodies switched the front suspension to an SLA type affair and have a torque arm set-up out back, which is supposed to be superior to the strut/suicide link set-up the mustang has.

So; A they guy who designed the mustangs suspension (the same guy who did the GT-40 chasiss) is a genius, or B those magazine types change moods faster than your pregnant girlfriend, or C reviews are based on Ford approved content.

Then again if they keep the live axle out back for us non-Cobra types (you can toss it in for the V-6 guys too so they can have something to brag about and look down on the GT guys) I'll be happy chasiss wise.

MiracleMax · 12-29-2002, 10:56 AM

So much for collecting my thoughts and posting it all in one shot

but this is the cad pic I wuz talking about.

2FastLX · 12-29-2002, 03:44 PM

I really, really hope Ford doesn't build the Mustang like that. I hope it is more like the CAD pic Max posted. To me, those pics look like a sad attempt to "pretty" up a Mustang. It lacks the muscle car look and looks more like a yuppy-mobile. They should stay with the latest design and maybe make it a little sleeker. Shorten the sides a little, and give it a bit lower stance.

12-05-2002, 10:45 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Yuk!! It almost looks like one of those Pontiac Fieros __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-05-2002, 11:10 PM	#4
AntwaanRandleEL Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Naperville, IL, USA Posts: 76	Yeah I'm not to crazy about these pics. Maybe it won't look like that in reality. But if it does we should accept it and maybe it will grow on us. I know the '99 body style grew on me. __________________ There will always be someone faster then you.

12-06-2002, 09:40 AM	#5
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	I dont know if it looks like a fiero, i was personally thinking it looks more mustang 2ish. __________________ Fast Company

12-06-2002, 01:08 PM	#6
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Bleh! That doesnt look at all like a mustang. At least the SN95 vaguely resembled the Fox. This just.....looks like a different car altogether. Kinda looks like a jag I'm sure this will skyrocket the price, though, just like all the other "retro" cars: tbird, prowler. I dont count the 4 banger piece of crap pt cruiser cause it barely moves when you floor it. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

12-06-2002, 03:19 PM	#7
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	FYI This pics are currently in a post in the BOL too. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-06-2002, 04:53 PM	#9
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	When i saw the back of the new "mustang" it looked like it has toyota supra style tail lights or something hideous like that. I'm sure a hardtop would probably look ok. Just like any restyle i'm sure people will get used to it (especially if it cranks out 400hp!). __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

12-06-2002, 05:41 PM	#10
chico Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 114	I hope it does grow on you....right now it does absolutely nothing for me. __________________ 98 cobra convt. 515 rwhp 421 torque..554 rwhp on 98 octane..635 rwhp this summer

12-06-2002, 10:21 PM	#11
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	I think its based on the LS lincoln. The first time the mustang is based on a car that isn't an economy car! 64-73 falcon 74-77 pinto 78-03 fairmont __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

12-07-2002, 01:52 AM	#12
Shogun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 86	Looks like a 65' to me, maybe to combat the return of the 2005 Camaro (with classic 67' lines). Either way its still a prototype. __________________ Proud RHC member #99 1990 Mustang GT Trick Flow heads,F303,Mac cold air,FMS 65mm tb,73mm ma,FMS 1.6,GT-40 intake,MSD igintion,NOS Big Shot@150,Mac equal shorties,Mac h-pipe,American Thunder flows,Centerforce dual friction,TTC 3550,alm drive shaft, 3.73's, HPM subframes, k-member brace, strut tower brace.. amongst others.

12-26-2002, 11:44 AM	#13
wantapony2001 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ny Posts: 56	it has a mercedes kind of quality to it that i really dont like, ive seen other 2005 proto-type drawings that looked NOTHING like what you showed, they looked more classic , like the original bullit

12-26-2002, 11:57 AM	#14
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	well it looks cool to me.. I might be able to afford one in 2020. haha Ford just keeps jackin UP prices. who wants a $500 a month Mustang payment..? or go 6 years on it NO WAY! I'll stick with the cheap FAST ones! __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

12-29-2002, 03:44 PM	#18
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I really, really hope Ford doesn't build the Mustang like that. I hope it is more like the CAD pic Max posted. To me, those pics look like a sad attempt to "pretty" up a Mustang. It lacks the muscle car look and looks more like a yuppy-mobile. They should stay with the latest design and maybe make it a little sleeker. Shorten the sides a little, and give it a bit lower stance. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

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