2015 Mustang Leaked Via Autoweek Cover

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A Mustang forum has gotten their hands on a leaked edition of Autoweek, complete with pictures of the 2015 Mustang. We’ll have the reveal on Thursday, complete with technical details.

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  • Crtfour Crtfour on Dec 04, 2013

    I'm kind of viewing from the opposite side of things. I've always liked Mustangs but never enough to buy one. But this one is sharp and I'd consider it for a daily driver. I also think the continuous side window looks better. As for the rear suspension, I'm kind of with you. I like simple and durable, but times are changing. I didn't like the idea of body on frame SUV's going crossover, but guess we'll have to accept it.

  • Jhefner Jhefner on Dec 04, 2013

    I have a display in a table case in my office of Fords from the Sierra of 1982 to the present; it started out with just the Taurus and Fusion, but has since grown; and in the light of the comments about the 2015 Mustang, I have expanded it to include the Mustang and most other Ford models. (You are welcome Ford haters for making you lose your lunch.) Most of them are roughly 1:64 scale diecast, but I built a few paper models to fill in some of the missing gaps, and save money once or twice. I wish I had that CAD model that was used to do the 360 spin video; I could import it into my modeling program, seperate the panels, rotate them so they are horizontal, apply a flattening routine to them (and unwrap the tire treads), add build tabs, and end up with a paper model before the real thing and the diecasts come out. (I went through this whole process to create a model of the Ford Probe II concept car.) But I don't, so I had to settle for scaling and printing the side view from the video, and comparing it to the Mustangs in my collection. (I am still working on the 1982-1998 range, but have the last 15 years.) Those of you looking for a smaller Mustang won't see much smaller; my best guess is 183 inches long compared to 187.6 for today's model. The wheelbase will be longer; guessing 110 versus 107.1 for today's model. Frankly, returning to say Fox Mustang size may throw it in a different, higher mileage bracket; regulations favor keeping it large and using aluminum and technology to meet the future, stricter mileage standards. The hood is about the same length, but slightly taller; so I expect few major changes in the layout under the skin except for maybe IRS. The greenhouse appears to be the same size; but with the rear window merged with the front window. Today, Ford's Kenetic Design styling falls into three different catagories: * Conservative, as done on the current Taurus and Mustang * Wild, as done on the Focus, Fiesta, Ka, and Explorer/Kuga * Middle of the road, as done on the Fusion. I think Ford was wise going with the Fusion-like stlying; the Taurus/Mustang are looking too conservative for a sporting car, while the Focus is too wild for much of its target market. Looking at the 2013 Fusion in my display case; Ford did a good job pulling it off on the Mustang; which is much a lower car than the Fusion, and has a longer hood. I too was thinking it should have fake fender vents; but have changed my mind. This design pays homage to the Mustang styling without tacking on a fake vent piece. Let Pep Boys stock a stick on one on the ailse next to the portholes instead. Kenetic Design calls for a wedge shape; which makes the car appear to be moving even when standing still. The trunk does appear to be taller than the current model; which probably resulted in a taller gap between the tail light strip and the bumper. It does look a little awkward; it is amazing how much the rear panel has grown in height since the original Mustang. I have said it before and still think that it is a well executed interpretation of the Kenetic Design styling on a Mustang shape. Despite what Z71_Silvy thinks, it is clear from looking at my Fusion model it was more than just slapping a Fusion nose cap on a Mustang; and not as easy as he thinks.

    • 3Deuce27 3Deuce27 on Dec 05, 2013

      107" Wheelbase is pretty much locked in for a number of reasons. Length, probably about the same. I expect it to a bit lower for drag reasons. And from the pixs, it looks to have a bit wider rear track.

  • 3Deuce27 3Deuce27 on Dec 04, 2013

    From MLive. Over the summer, MLive took to the Woodward Dream Cruise’s Mustang Alley to find out what current owners want out of the next-generation Mustang. The responses were mixed, but overall owners agreed they wanted a new vehicle that pays tribute to its predecessors without looking “too retro.”

  • MRF 95 T-Bird MRF 95 T-Bird on Dec 04, 2013

    As a former Mustang owner (70 coupe) I like it. It's evolutionary not revolutionary with just enough retro. After all it should look like a Mustang the same way a Beetle should look like a Beetle not say a Golf. I find that the broad rear shoulders give it definition with a bit of Aston and the proposed Volvo coupe thrown in. Hopefully Ford would have some sense and use this platform for some Lincoln models.

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