Good pics of the 05' Mustang GT.........

[MTU 50]

These are the first decent pics I have seen. Can't wait to see it in person in 6 days.

http://media.mustangworks.com/showga...page=24&sort=2

[Fox Body]

Hmmm. Yeah, good to see some decent pics of the car cleaned up. There are some shots I REALLY like. I STILL can't stand big circle inner lights in the grill and even though I like the interior as a whole, I don't like the guages. (If someone mods the car and puts in aftermarket guages, what guages would one buy that would even closely match the originals ? None. Ughhh )

My favorite pics are #s 1,4,5,8,9,10, with #5 being my favorite-- looks REALLY nice. The car has a lot of chararcter. As a whole, it is still inferior to the concept car, though....

[MidNiteBlu 5.0]

fox body i thought you hated the concept car and now you say the production car is inferior to the concept?

I love it

[mustardjohn]

Good pics. I don't like the grill lights either. Looks a little like a 3 series BMW from the side. I'm sure it will grow on us but is not a revolution and not as good as the last major change in 1999.

[Fox Body]

Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
fox body i thought you hated the concept car and now you say the production car is inferior to the concept?

I love it

Nuh uhh, I never said I hated the concept car (I actually said I liked it), I just said I was tired of all the retro stuff (I dunno, maybe Ford's just running out of new ideas), but as a whole, I like the concept (I had just envisioned a totally different direction). Now the production car, stuff like the headlights (fog lights, really) compared to the concept car and the interior gauges that I've seen really turn me off. I'm still worried about the car, but I'm sure it'll grow on me just like every other Mustang ever made .

[MTU 50]

I like it right now. I can't imagine how much I will like it in a few months.


I want one. And the wife likes it a lot too. Which isn't a good thing, because then we would have to fight for driving time.

[tireburner163]

The 05 Mustang...........I'm hoping it's all just and bad dream and I'll wake up soon.


-Josh, aka the tireburner

[MidNiteBlu 5.0]

I think it is a awesome car. from reading what people have said on other forums i believe this may be the best selling mustang of all time, converting people who before would never consider a mustang.

[tireburner163]

Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
I think it is a awesome car. from reading what people have said on other forums i believe this may be the best selling mustang of all time, converting people who before would never consider a mustang.

It's one thing to draw on the past for inspiration........it's another to copy it.

Did Ford just fire all the good designers?


-Josh, aka the tireburner

[SlowMopar]

The auto shifter is hideous! I don't like the looks at all but then I didn't like the new ones at first either but they grew on me, especially the mineral grey ones. mmmm

*Sup Josh!

[Stang_Crazy]

I don't like the design but I said the same thing about the 99's when they came out. I think it has to grow on me.

I feel bad for the poor soles who choose the red interior. In 10 years, they will be hunting for black pieces to do a swap like the fox guys are doing now

[rwhite65]

I love it and think all the retro stuff is cool. Now I can have a new one with a lot of the same styling cues as my old one, with the modern day tech. already in it. I never could justify having two stangs in the garage, but now I will have one of the 05's.

Ford must have done something right, cause my die-hard chevy buddy called me up at work the other night and asked if I had seen the 05 yet. Went on to say he wants one.....what??? you?? LONG LIVE THE MUSTANG!!!
Ryan
My only problem, is I want the same paint job as on my 65

[Crazy Horse GT]

not sure if i like it, the grill headlights are 69 stang copies, i guess it might grow on me.

[MidNiteBlu 5.0]

Originally posted by tireburner163
It's one thing to draw on the past for inspiration........it's another to copy it.

Did Ford just fire all the good designers?


-Josh, aka the tireburner

you need your eyes checked if you think it is a direct copy

[StangFlyer]

Everyone should vote on the main page poll about the '05 Mustang

It's on the homepage.

[joe4speed]

I think it looks pretty good!

[RBatson]

Personally I love the new car. Don't know if I'll be trading for one yet but there is a good chance, I REALLY like it!!

[Sknight579]

I for one, will be getting a 05 mustang, havn't decided colors and so forth, but definatly getting a 05 Mustang GT, with a Standard transmission of course.

[HellRaiser92]

Any 1/4 mile specs for the 05? Or HP & TQ? I love the new design. I personaly like it better than the 99-04 style.

[Sknight579]

ok, this is Straight outta Car and Driver Magazine:


2005 Ford Mustang


Vehicle Type: Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel-drive, 4- Passenger, 2-door coupe

Estimated base price: $18,000

Major Standard Accessories: Power windows and locks; remote locking; A/C; Cruise Control; tilting steering wheel; rear defroster

Base Sound System: Ford AM/FM radio/CD player, 4/speakers

Base Engine:
Type........................................V-6, Iron Block and Aluminum heads
Bore x Stroke...................................3.95 x 3.32in, 100.4 x 84.4mm
Displacement...................................... .................245 cu in, 4009 cc
Compression Ratio............................................. ......................9.7:1
Fuel-delivery system............................................ ........port injection
Valve Gear............................Chain-Driven Single overhead cams 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters

Power (SAE net).............................................. .202bhp @ 5250 rpm
Torque (SAE net).............................................2 35 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Redline........................................... ...................................5750 rpm


Optional Engine:
Type.............................................. ..V-8, Aluminum Block and heads
Bore x Stroke...................................3.55 x 3.54in, 90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement...................................... .................281 cu in, 4601 cc
Compression Ratio............................................. ......................9.8:1
Fuel-delivery system............................................ ........port injection
Valve Gear............................Chain-Driven Single overhead cams 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, Variable intake, and exhaust valve timing.

Power (SAE net).............................................. .300bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net).............................................3 15 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline........................................... ...................................6000 rpm

Drivetrain:
Transmissions.........................5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Automatic
Final-drive ratio............................................. .........................3.31:1

Dimensions
Wheelbase......................................... .................................107.1 in
Track, front/rear............................................62 .3-62.8/62.5-63.0 in
Length/width/height...........................................1 87.6/72.1/54.5 in
Ground Clearance......................................... ....................5.7-5.8 in
Curb Weight............................................ ....................3300-3500 lb
Weight Distribution, F/R................................................. 53.0/47.0%
Curb Weight per Horsepower.......................................1 1.7-16.3 lb
Fuel Capacity.......................................... .............................16.0 gal





Thats all I feel like typing :-P