Automobile Magazine's 2004 Mustang Drawing!!!

Hammer · 04-02-2002, 08:31 PM

Just saw this the other day when 95MustangGT let me borrow his copy of Automobile Magazine.

2004 Mustang:

I REALLY like the classic lines on this thing....

You think this will be close to the real thing?

90'5.0 Conv · 04-02-2002, 08:37 PM

That is SSSSSSSSSSsweeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!! If it only looks like that with the Bullit wheels, I'm sold!

James

1969Mach1 · 04-02-2002, 08:40 PM

Wow that is the first pic of Mustangs future looks that I've actually really liked right off the start. It adds a touch of the old Mustangs in there. I'm really liking that!

04-02-2002, 09:03 PM

Bullit Wheels......OH YEA.......thats a cross between the old stangs and now....its Prefffffffffffffiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccttttt......Lee eeee...

joe4speed · 04-02-2002, 10:01 PM

I like it too! Very cool!

I don't think they will leave the front end like that, though

6T9PONY · 04-03-2002, 12:27 AM

I love the hood and the side scoops....the C pillar has good form too....the front end needs a little bit of work though....I LIKE IT!

MetalHead · 04-03-2002, 01:03 AM

I'll play devil's advocate and say that i personally don't like it. First of all, its too round, looking less like a mustang and more like an import. its losing the sharp look that i enjoy so much. it also seems to be creeping up on the look of a viper. don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to dump on it, and i don't have any ideas right off the bat about how to change it, but this just isn't the route i would take the mustang in the future if it were my choice. i like the classic lines on the side too, but the front needs major tweaking.

Jason

cyberstang5.0 · 04-03-2002, 09:06 AM

Where is the sign-up sheet for one?

Crazy Horse GT · 04-03-2002, 09:08 AM

i like it it almost looks like the old mach's, toooooo cooool

Coupe Devil · 04-03-2002, 09:12 AM

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Originally posted by crazy horse gt
i like it it almost looks like the old mach's, toooooo cooool

Just looks like the Mach grew up a little. I like it though. I would definantly drive one. Hmmmmmm, possible first brand new car for Brad......

mustangman65_79 · 04-03-2002, 09:21 AM

Wow, I love it. It is the first one I've seen that I truely like. It does need new wheels though.

Mr 5 0 · 04-03-2002, 10:01 AM

Hmmmmmm.

My first impression is that I like it - but it needs work.

The roofline is way out of proportion with the body as are the wheels (too big). Too much rice influence there. The front and sides are good - but need tightening. There can be such a thing as too much retro.

It looks a lot like a 'concept car' version of a 1968 Mustang. That isn't bad, but Ford needs to get a little more creative and not try to lean quite so heavily on the early Mustangs, then throw a few 21st century ricer cues on it and consider it having the best of both worlds.

I just don't see this particular version Mustang being a 'classic' in 20 years, as it looks too '60's-based (been there, done that) with touches that'll soon be outdated when the ricer fad finally passes.

It's not a bad 'Stang but I think Ford can do better with the resources they have available and the market position that Mustang occupies.

mustangman65_79 · 04-03-2002, 10:12 AM

Don't speek too some. Remember some of the other cars we saw? Yuck!

Mustangbelle306 · 04-03-2002, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by JL1314
I like it too! Very cool!

I don't think they will leave the front end like that, though

I agree on both counts! I loooooove the design, but the front is TOO retro...needs a bit of a modern touch and she's ready to go!

silver_pilate · 04-03-2002, 11:27 AM

First impression was, "Interesting."

I like the rear of the car...nice lines with some classic styling. Like everyone else, I think the front needs some refinement. The hoodline needs a diet...looks too fat for the rest of the car. The wheels have to go. Maybe that's what throws the front end off so much. With decent rims, it would look better. The bullits will probably look really nice on it.

Hey photoshop guys...crop in some bullits to the car so we can see what it looks like!

Let's just hope they put a decent powerplant in it...maybe that Eaton blown 4.6 from the '03 Cobra.

--nathan

302 LX Eric · 04-03-2002, 12:36 PM

Quote:

The roofline is way out of proportion with the body as are the wheels (too big).

Jim - Those 'concept' type drawings are hardly ever to proportion. If the picture is of true proportions then I don't think anyone over 5'6" would be able to sit in it without hitting their head on the roof!

Overall, I like the new style. I'm not crazy about the hood, but other than that it looks sharp. Although, the wheels look similar to the wheels on my wife's Taurus SEL. Weird.

E

MTU 50 · 04-03-2002, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by silver_pilate
First impression was, "Interesting."

Let's just hope they put a decent powerplant in it...maybe that Eaton blown 4.6 from the '03 Cobra.

--nathan

I wouldn't mind seeing the spray bore 5.0 Liter as a base engine for the GT. That could be interesting.

It's not a bad design, I like it. It's a whole lot better than that Motortrend "2004 mustang" drawing that didn't look like it should be the next generation Stang on the new platform at all.

Back Seat Driver · 04-03-2002, 07:58 PM

Well if 5'6 is the case I AM SAFE . lol. Im a short person

That car looks awsome!. I am not sure if I like it enough to replace the current style. But Love how they mixed the old in with the new. Looks great

NIK

Mach 1 · 04-04-2002, 05:01 AM

Aint gonna happen. Looks to good to be real. Ford will never make it look that much like the older stangs...although I would like to see them prove me wrong.

mustangman65_79 · 04-04-2002, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Don't speek too some. Remember some of the other cars we saw? Yuck!

Hahahaha, I can't spell!

Don't speak too soon. Remember some of the other mustang drawings we saw.

04-02-2002, 08:31 PM	#1
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Automobile Magazine's 2004 Mustang Drawing!!! Just saw this the other day when 95MustangGT let me borrow his copy of Automobile Magazine. 2004 Mustang: I REALLY like the classic lines on this thing.... You think this will be close to the real thing? __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

04-02-2002, 08:37 PM	#2
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	That is SSSSSSSSSSsweeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!! If it only looks like that with the Bullit wheels, I'm sold! James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

04-02-2002, 08:40 PM	#3
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Wow that is the first pic of Mustangs future looks that I've actually really liked right off the start. It adds a touch of the old Mustangs in there. I'm really liking that! __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

04-02-2002, 10:01 PM	#5
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I like it too! Very cool! I don't think they will leave the front end like that, though __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

04-03-2002, 01:03 AM	#7
MetalHead Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 76	I'll play devil's advocate and say that i personally don't like it. First of all, its too round, looking less like a mustang and more like an import. its losing the sharp look that i enjoy so much. it also seems to be creeping up on the look of a viper. don't get me wrong, i'm not trying to dump on it, and i don't have any ideas right off the bat about how to change it, but this just isn't the route i would take the mustang in the future if it were my choice. i like the classic lines on the side too, but the front needs major tweaking. Jason __________________ 67 Coupe 289, 2 1/4'' pipes w/ Flowmasters Edelbrock 600 cfm 4bbl carb, Edelbrock Airgap intake Hooker headers, MSD Ignition system Next: new tranny, T5 or Toploader

04-02-2002, 09:03 PM	#4
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Bullit Wheels......OH YEA.......thats a cross between the old stangs and now....its Prefffffffffffffiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccttttt......Lee eeee...

04-03-2002, 12:27 AM	#6
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	I love the hood and the side scoops....the C pillar has good form too....the front end needs a little bit of work though....I LIKE IT!

04-03-2002, 09:06 AM	#8
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Where is the sign-up sheet for one?

04-03-2002, 09:08 AM	#9
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	i like it it almost looks like the old mach's, toooooo cooool __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

04-03-2002, 09:21 AM	#11
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Wow, I love it. It is the first one I've seen that I truely like. It does need new wheels though. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

04-03-2002, 10:01 AM	#12
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	2004 Mustang impressions Hmmmmmm. My first impression is that I like it - but it needs work. The roofline is way out of proportion with the body as are the wheels (too big). Too much rice influence there. The front and sides are good - but need tightening. There can be such a thing as too much retro. It looks a lot like a 'concept car' version of a 1968 Mustang. That isn't bad, but Ford needs to get a little more creative and not try to lean quite so heavily on the early Mustangs, then throw a few 21st century ricer cues on it and consider it having the best of both worlds. I just don't see this particular version Mustang being a 'classic' in 20 years, as it looks too '60's-based (been there, done that) with touches that'll soon be outdated when the ricer fad finally passes. It's not a bad 'Stang but I think Ford can do better with the resources they have available and the market position that Mustang occupies.

04-03-2002, 10:12 AM	#13
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Don't speek too some. Remember some of the other cars we saw? Yuck! __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

04-03-2002, 11:27 AM	#15
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	First impression was, "Interesting." I like the rear of the car...nice lines with some classic styling. Like everyone else, I think the front needs some refinement. The hoodline needs a diet...looks too fat for the rest of the car. The wheels have to go. Maybe that's what throws the front end off so much. With decent rims, it would look better. The bullits will probably look really nice on it. Hey photoshop guys...crop in some bullits to the car so we can see what it looks like! Let's just hope they put a decent powerplant in it...maybe that Eaton blown 4.6 from the '03 Cobra. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

04-03-2002, 07:58 PM	#18
Back Seat Driver Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Leamington Ontario Canada Posts: 103	Well if 5'6 is the case I AM SAFE . lol. Im a short person That car looks awsome!. I am not sure if I like it enough to replace the current style. But Love how they mixed the old in with the new. Looks great NIK __________________ Never underestimate me

04-04-2002, 05:01 AM	#19
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Aint gonna happen. Looks to good to be real. Ford will never make it look that much like the older stangs...although I would like to see them prove me wrong. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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