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Old 25-10-2012, 11:03 PM   #271
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Look at the preview & then look at the nose on this : http://www.caranddriver.com/features...ed-future-cars
That picture in that article for some reason, particulary the rear from the guards back looks like it has a slight resemblance to the GT40 to me.

Looks great if it did end up looking like that.
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Old 25-10-2012, 11:42 PM   #272
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The C&D render isn't too far off from some things ive' seen of the new Mustang.

Hips not as pronounced, nose is fairly close.

A slightly sharper Fusion front end and you have the S550, the rear really isn't that different from memory.

May be a let down to some. :(
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Old 26-10-2012, 12:33 AM   #273
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They said six models. But they are only seem to indicate Mustang, Fusion, Taurus, and MKS. And of of three platforms.

So if Mustang and Falcon become fused... maybe LHD Falcon production at Flat Rock? Nah... can't be.

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Old 26-10-2012, 07:32 AM   #274
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They said six models. But they are only seem to indicate Mustang, Fusion, Taurus, and MKS. And of of three platforms.
Nah, I think you're misreading what was meant by six models coming to Flat Rock,
models planned are: CD4 versions of Fusion, MKZ, hybrid Fusion, Hybrid MKZ, Taurus, MKS
and on the other side of FRAP, Mustang continues.....
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Old 26-10-2012, 08:05 AM   #275
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The C&D render isn't too far off from some things ive' seen of the new Mustang.

Hips not as pronounced, nose is fairly close.

A slightly sharper Fusion front end and you have the S550, the rear really isn't that different from memory.

May be a let down to some. :(
Thanks, I get the feeling that a lot of American fans are building the 2015 Mustang up to be way more than it is.
It's still an evolution of S197 which began in 2005 Year model so a lot of the hard points and body shape is fixed,
the big focus is the styling move away from retro look which I recon will work a treat but I think some in the US will be
very disappointed as the hype is leading them to believe it's an all new car...
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Old 26-10-2012, 03:14 PM   #276
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http://goautomedia.cdn.on.net/goauto...toNews_653.pdf

Sorry if it's been posted already, but a positive read.
Surprised to see that front-wheel-drive got a mention.
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Old 26-10-2012, 08:12 PM   #277
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XR verison.

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Old 26-10-2012, 08:35 PM   #278
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Sorry Nikked. Not a fan mate.
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Old 26-10-2012, 08:37 PM   #279
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Its bit out there lol.
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Old 26-10-2012, 09:05 PM   #280
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Good photoshop effort.

But is it an Autobot or a Deceptacon?

Prefer the current model, sorry.
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Old 26-10-2012, 09:25 PM   #281
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Looks pretty tough!!
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Old 26-10-2012, 10:02 PM   #282
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Its bit out there lol.
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Old 26-10-2012, 10:41 PM   #283
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Yes! more of that! Only thing is there are a lot of sharp angles and straight lines. where the FG is a very curvy car
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Old 26-10-2012, 10:44 PM   #284
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I like it. Rear end would need to follow suit or it probably wouldn't look cohesive as a whole though.
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Old 26-10-2012, 11:21 PM   #285
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Headlight treatment is very nice.

Grill is a bit too angular and sharp but not bad. It does stir something doesn't it. It does look a bit early 2000's Mondeo though (the model not sold in Australia). I really do like the softer astoneqsue curves and top-forward approach on the Evos.

This would require a change of the bonnet pressing. Do we think a new bonnet pressing is in order here - or would they be putting effort into keeping what they have now?

The lower-grill area - the lower lip I like. But somehow the mix of thick and thin lines makes it look a bit fidgety. But something not too far from that would tidy it up and work.

I can see what you're trying to do with the driving lights. I'm doing my best to ignore that they look asymmetrical. But other than that they'd work too.

Some good themes in there. It's all driven and held respectable by those fantastic lights. But some elements would need adjusting to tidy it up.


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Old 27-10-2012, 12:32 PM   #286
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The new front end will be better aerodynamically too, as its one part they have mentioned will form part of the fuel economy gains.

Could be the first model they have done thats takes full advantage of their new wind tunnel.
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Old 27-10-2012, 03:49 PM   #287
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Sorry Nikked, i took your image and had a bit of a play, sorry its a bit rubbishy, but this is what i believe is more likely.
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Old 29-10-2012, 09:31 AM   #288
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I dont mean to sound negative but Im thinking this is just clever marketing by ford. Its a late life update to FG so soften the blow for when its replacement is launched a couple of years later. Front and rear end treatments will probs get a restyle along similar line to its successor, similar to what they did with BFII before FG came along. That way they dont end up with an AU debarcle again. It softens the market so when the new product lands everyone doesnt run screaming.
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Old 29-10-2012, 10:05 AM   #289
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Mate, that looks hot and i'd buy one I reckon plenty would on looks alone too.
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Old 29-10-2012, 01:48 PM   #290
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I think we should start a Photoshop thread, where everyone can put their awesome ideas design ideas, you never know something useful might actually come out of it
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Old 29-10-2012, 04:09 PM   #291
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I think we should start a Photoshop thread, where everyone can put their awesome ideas design ideas, you never know something useful might actually come out of it
Id be keen to some some rear end photshops the back is pretty boring on an FG would love to see some ideas on how to make it look better/tougher.
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Old 29-10-2012, 05:36 PM   #292
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Its a pretty dodgy chop, and the lines a all wrong.
But hopefully you guys get the gist of what im thinking on the rear

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Old 29-10-2012, 05:44 PM   #293
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I would have thought it would be more like whacking the Territory front and rear on it.
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Old 29-10-2012, 06:06 PM   #294
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Its a pretty dodgy chop, and the lines a all wrong.
But hopefully you guys get the gist of what im thinking on the rear
I think that would suit the Falcon perfectly to complement the new front.
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Old 29-10-2012, 06:39 PM   #295
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Its a pretty dodgy chop, and the lines a all wrong.
But hopefully you guys get the gist of what im thinking on the rear
I completely get what you're thinking, and I'm definitely a fan of it.
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There is no chance of the rear qtr or the boot becoming new parts, my money is new rear bumper and different tail lights to freshen the rear.
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Keep up the good work Nikked; I can't photoshop for peanuts so I enjoy seeing your efforts with this thread!
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There is no chance of the rear qtr or the boot becoming new parts, my money is new rear bumper and different tail lights to freshen the rear.
New deck lid new tail lights and bumper - no new body side.
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Old 29-10-2012, 09:30 PM   #299
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I think it will be like the AU - BA same body different front and rear end and different interior
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Do you think the falcon will get Mondeo style lights that extend into the boot?
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