There has been so much speculation, so much trash, and soooooo many spins on what was going to come up for the “next Ford Mustang” over the past oh, 7 years. Some said “twin turbo, man” while others said “dude, the 5-oh is coming back”. Others, not holding opinion to the candle’s flame, have suggested that a simpler, nimbler car will make it into the limelight soon, under the Mustang brand.
We have to sit back and ponder here. Do we think of the new Coyote 5.0-liter V8 power plant sitting inside the S197 platform forever? Nay, nay. If we dared think this is the end, we’d better sign the government (read: taxpayers) loan papers now and just turn in our blue-blooded keys.
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So, up until this moment, everyone has spent time, energy, and conjecture upon the 2012 (which we now know well), the 2013, and the 2014 models of the Ford Mustang. This leads us to a 2013 Mustang and a 2014 Mustang setup that simply continues what we’ve just now born witness to for the 2012 Mustang lineup…awesome cars with incredible power & sexy refinement while still holding the Mustang moniker up to the legacy it always has.
What’s surprising for us all to think about is the fact the 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang might bring upon more surprises and/or dream crushes than any of us have thought would happen thus far.
Why are we saying this?
We have heard Ford personnel directly state that the next-gen Ford Mustang won’t just be a refreshed or polished version of the current S197 platform; rather it is destined to not be “…an evolution of the 2005, 2010 cars.” –Ford’s design chief J Mays, at the 2010 Paris Auto Show.
Lots of speculation abounds in any enthusiast community, and the fact Mustang is headed toward its 50th Anniversary leads no one to stay on the bench without rumored ideas or dreams for what may come.
EcoBoost? SVO? IRS? A more compact frame? Sleeked styling cues? Australian design? A Mustang II resurrection?
We have our own sources on the inside, but for now, we’re content with leaving them alone and watching the fireworks up in the sky…
Source: Mustangs Daily
Categories: 2013 Mustang, 2014 Mustang, 2015 Mustang, Ford
I am sorry but I find nothing sexy about the 2010+ Mustang. The body change in 2005 brought me back to Mustang after the Maztang, as I call it, body style. This is supposed to be American Muscle! This car looks foreign in almost every way. Thanks Ford for messing up what kept you from government assistance, in my opinion.
Chris, I have to disagree with you on this one. To me, the 2010 – 2012 cars are just a sleeker, more refined 2005 Mustang. I currently own a 2010 Shelby GT500, before that, a 2007 GT/CS, which I loved. I can’t wait to see what they come up with for 2015. I am very excited about the new car, though, I will not part with my Shelby GT500. When the spy shots start showing up, I hope you will be as excited as I am.
I’m glad there is competition out there and that the Ford Mustang is more than holding its own. With the return of the vaunted “5.0″, the Mustang seems have hit its stride on the current platform. That being said, I hope Ford doesn’t continue to increase the price and weight by adding all these fancy doohickies on the car. The car is starting to stray from its legacy and becoming increasingly difficult for the average Joe to obtain.
I agree with Jeff. Ford has lost it’s way with the intent of the Mustang – a relatively inexpensive sports car that runs hard in stock trim and responds well to upgrade parts. Now it’s become a banker’s hot rod – fast, but too heavy, and every unnecessary electrical gadget they can use to mark it up. I can’t afford to pay $30 to $40k for one and still have a budget for bolt-ons. The numerous combinations of different bolt-ons are what made the Fox boddies so successful. I just don’t seee that happening when the only thing you can really dod with these new ones is add on a FR supercharger kit for $8k or a pair of $800 headers! I hope they wake up with the 2014 model and remember why these cars survived as long as have.
I disagree, I think the new direction of the Mustang is a welcome. My first car was a 68 stang that I drove for 9 years (loved that car) and I havent considered buying another one till the 2011/12′s hit the floors…truly amazed by them. Aside from the engine in the previous models…not one thing really impressed me.
However…warm weather hit, and my need for speed bleeds Kawasaki Green. So I took a different route. But, I’ve never spent so much time at a car dealership in the past as I have when the new 5.0 models came out. For that matter, even considered one of the American manufacturers for a new car. Strictly my opinion, but overall quality and performance were pretty far behind in my mind. However, looks like things have changed and I can’t wait for 2015
I congratulate Ford for the phenominal job they’ve done on the S197 Mustangs. I just bought a slightly used 2006 GT last december with only 40k miles on it for $16k and love it. I’ve owned several fox bodies for over a decade and a half. The modern styling, improved interior design/materials, and finally answers to our prayers for more performance have been answered. The Mustang doesn’t take second place in overall performance (and looks in my opinion)to the Camaro. We would all like these cars to be cheaper but I don’t remember being able to afford a 1989 Mustang 5.0 new when i was in high school? Maybe I’m not ready to buy a new 2012 either but that’s OK. I’ll probably be ready to buy a new 2015 though. Ford keep up on makin’ Bad-A Mustangs!
I like the direction the 2015 is going if it needs to continue being the #1 muscle car. I see a fusion of the 60′s fastback with a 2012 style. We may see different engine combos to appeal to all and keep the legand alive with younger generations. My favorite will always be my Dad’s 67Fastback growing up and I have owned a 97cobra,2000GT and now a 06GT and I have loved them all. I agree with John I got my 06GT with low miles and price. I love the way it drives and looks and it may not be a new 5.0 but I will still have money to mod it. Who knows when the 2015 comes out and I just have to have it it maybe my next stang we shall see. Thanks Ford
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Man, If that concept is anything close to the 2015 my 2010 GT500 is for sale that’s the look this car has been needing for sometime. I am a die hard Mustang Fan proof by list of cars I’ve owned. 1965 Coupe, 1967 Fastback, 1968 Coupe, 1979 Cobra, 1983 GT, 1995 Cobra, 2005 GT, 2010 Shelby GT500. I really like like the stance and aggressive nature of this concept rendering. As far as engine, price range etc. The current engine mix is quite adequate in my opinion, maybe and EcoBoosted 6 and 8 added to mix with an LX version for Hot Rodders on the cheap would lessen the bite for some. Ford has it going on right now keep up the forward thinking. “The Best Never Rest”
Everytime I see someone’s idea of what they think the 2015 Mustang is going to look like it’s just another photoshopped version of the existing retro design or a photoshopped version of the Giugiario Italian concept Mustang(which i think looks hideous). Ford has said that they aren’t doing retro anymore and are pursuing a modern design direction while maintaining design cues from Mustang’s heritage. Where’s the modern styled concepts?
These are some things I want to see improved in the next Mustang:
1) Better paint options – Camaro is kicking the Mustang’s ass in color options. I haven’t seen a great Mustang paint color since Vista Blue. I’m not sure why Ford has moved away from bold metallic colors but they need to reverse that strategy.
2) Better standard rims – Standard on a V6 should be 18″ at a minimum. Something that’s gonna make you feel like a boss every time you walk up to your car.
3) A better formed wheel well – This could just be me, but it feels like there’s always a huge gap between the wheels and wheel well unless you have 20″ rims. I’d like to see closer spacing so the tires look like they fit better.
Awesome job, ma dear brother
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when ford came out with the s197 platform I knew right then and there I wanted one because it brought back memories to me when I was in high school I think it is the best body style they ever had except for the 68gt, But the 2012 body I don’t care for lets hope they make an even better body style in 2015.
I know it’s true the Camaro is the better car
camaro sucks it takes a huge 6.2 to lug that heavy thing around and mustang gt with the 5.0 only has like 15 less hp and is 1.2 liters lighter….Mustang>Camaro
I love retro but at the same time am anxious to see the new design. There are plenty of older and current Mustangs out there to satisfy me. Something totally different may just be the ticket.
Ford may be on to something here.