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'15 Mustang not "Muscle Car"

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#1 ·
A lot of people say this I don't really get what it means. I think it looks similiar to the 10-14 and that is "muscle" to people. Just curious what makes it so different to so many people cause I don't see it. I think once they're on the street with a couple of mods on em they will look badass.
I mean what stock mustang looks better than a modded one? :p
 
#2 ·
A lot of people say this I don't really get what it means. I think it looks similiar to the 10-14 and that is "muscle" to people. Just curious what makes it so different to so many people cause I don't see it. I think once they're on the street with a couple of mods on em they will look badass.
I mean what stock mustang looks better than a modded one? :p
It'll definetly look better with aftermarket parts. But about the muscle thing. It resembles a sports car. And looks euro. It's nothing you can really explain. You just have to see it
 
#5 ·
The front is just like the 10-14 except the headlights are slimmed. The rear I wasnt pleased at first but the more I see it the more I like it. Everyone's got tier opinion and that's all it is really but I think once the car is on the road and actually driving it etc it'll change a lot of minds
 
#6 ·
Technically, in some criteria, it would not be classified as a muscle car, even though it has more HP than most older muscle cars. The original muscle cars were family coupes with big block engines. The Mustangs were not considered muscle cars until they started putting 390 ci and above engines in them. Definitions have change, but not everyone agrees.
 
#11 ·
Everything on that whole front end is similar including the design of the hood. It's like its a Fusion Coupe. That comparison is closer than a Cadillac XLR and a CTS before the new CTS came out. I can't say it enough, it's like the Corsica and the Beretta and I had a Beretta way back when. It just looks like a coupe version of the sedan on the front. The backs were different on the Corsica and Beretta too. To me it's just showing a lack of creativity. If you dare to be new, then dare to be different. That's not showing similarity to one of your current popular sedans
 
#42 · (Edited)
The idea of what a muscle car is, goes to the cars of the 60's. You have to determine whether to use the original definition, or a revised definition. The facts still remain that a muscle car, under a widely accepted definition of the golden era, was a family car, with a high performance large block. This is not a hard and fast definition. To some, the Mustang with the 427, 428, 429 were muscle cars. To others, they were still pony cars. Remember too, that the Shelby GT350 was not considered a sport car until they removed the rear seat and some other adjustments. The rules change, and you have to keep up with the rule book.
 
#43 ·
The idea of what a muscle car is, goes to the cars of the 60's. You have determine whether to use the original definition, or a revised definition. The facts still remain that a muscle car, under a widely accepted definition of the golden era, was a family car, with a high performance large block. This is not a hard and fast definition. To some, the Mustang with the 427, 428, 429 were muscle cars. To others, they were still pony cars. Remember too, that the Shelby GT350 was not considered a sport car until they removed the rear seat and some other adjustments. The rules change, and you have to keep up with the rule book.
good point bear!
 
#45 ·
The definition of muscle car can go pack sand and there is a new generation of muscle. The Ford Mustang is absolutely a modern day muscle car. I don't give two craps about the definition from 50 years ago. By today's industry , the Ford Mustang, Cheby Camaro and Dodge Challenger are modern day muscle cars. F that definition. That new design isn't modern day muscle. Its not old school muscle. Its not any American Muscle of any sort. Its a European look alike sports car that has the name mustang attached to it and looks like a Fusion, Taurus and Focus from the front. 370Z from the sides and rear, that's cool.
 
#46 ·
Do you remember when chevy redesigned the Camaro from the third gen. They changed the look to a more rounded body and added more power. Hopefully the Mustang sells and does not lose much in sale from the 12-14 model years. Would hate to see an absence of the Mustang.

Ford threatened to drop the Mustang once. Let hope sales stay high!!!
 
#52 ·
As long as they keep a long hood, V8, and made in America; that's what defines a muscle car. Although this is definitely different from the traditional "muscle" look, but then again the SN95's don't resemble the "traditional" look either, but they still look good.
Did ya'll see the "high-end model" on the poster of the reveal, it looked pretty darn muscular.
I can see these being body kits for the Cobra, Mach I (hoping), or whatever it will be called
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#53 ·
As long as they keep a long hood, V8, and made in America; that's what defines a muscle car. Although this is definitely different from the traditional "muscle" look, but then again the SN95's don't resemble the "traditional" look either, but they still look good.
Did ya'll see the "high-end model" on the poster of the reveal, it looked pretty darn muscular.
I can see these being body kits for the Cobra, Mach I (hoping), or whatever it will be called
What da fork??? That looks like a Picasso Turtle Head/Face cubism euro trash thing. Jesus... Just when I was liking the new design they come up with this?

.:Barf...
 
#86 · (Edited)
Well I need to sit in one. I'm 6' 3" 275lbs. If I'm not comfortable I may never buy one. My seat is almost all the way back and down all the way in my 14' and I have about an 1-2 inches of head room. I fit in my 14' with a very little room to spare. If i do fit the 15', the only way I'll buy one is if the look of the mach or GT with visual mods makes it look as bada$$ as mine.
 
#58 ·
To me a muscle car is a sharp edged (think kinda blocky or angular) shaped, midsize car with a powerful engine. To me the 2015 Mustang isn't quite there. Yes, it has the power of a muscle car (with all 3 engines), but the styling has just missed the mark. Yes, it's angular in alot of places, but it's also very curvy, which to me means sports car. I think it's that roof and window shape that makes it lean more towards sports car styling to me.
 
#59 ·
What's the base price gonna be for a 5.0? That's gonna be the real chicken kicker. What's this world class performance design gonna cost? All the talk about how advanced this mustang is but no emphasis on how much. Did the base 5.0 just jump to mid 30's? High 30's?

Did the base V6 just jump to 28k? No real emphasis on the possible cost for all this great technology and advanced handling systems.
 
#60 ·
No question, I think we will see a bump in price. The question will be how big of a bump? The spec sheet looks to have leap-frogged the Camaro, for now, so I expect it may cost more than that... There is no European car I see in sight that will be able to offer this level of performance at a similar price point. We can safely say the 5.0 will most likely cost below a BMW M3(M4), present or next-gen.
 
#72 ·
If you look at these designs they all have subtle hints of similarity. In th 03 its the headlights and bottom front bumper, in the 05 its the outline of the wheel arches and the rocker panel. And the 13 is the shape of the hood. The continuity of the grill and the overall "stance" if you will, of the car. If you dont see the simalarities then i dont know what to say...
 
#75 ·
You didnt even look... its right there. I love forums these days... it used to be a place where you could kindly show people a different way... and they acknowledge there is a difference. Now its like, "dude your an idiot and im right period!" See i understand you dont like the new stang... but dont say that this is a new thing that ford is doing by making it look like other models when the proof is staring you in the face!
 
#114 ·
Exactly and don't say there's no progress when the cars are updated, made faster with smaller engines, improved gas mileage and a lot more safe. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

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I'm all for something else but throwing the Fusion, Focus, Taurus front fascia onto the next generation mustang is not something new and original. Making the side profile look like a Nissan 370z or Hyundai is not new and original. That's just designer lazy and lack of creativity. The front fascia of the Fusion does look nice, its nice for the Fusion a family sedan. Not nice enough for the iconic mustang. I'm all for moving forward on the exterior design. Just make the design, original and one of a kind as did GM does for the Corvette.
Again it's marketing, always has been always will be. The Japanese copied the U.S. First and they put Mustang Styling into their own cars. So any cues from the cars you mention are only taking back what rightfully belongs to the Mustang. If the 15 was totally new styling it wouldn't be a Mustang and you'd be saying it was a Corvette. All auto company's have stolen from each other. Just look at the Original Camaros and Challengers.

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The only car that should look like a mustang is a mustang. A Corvette looks like a Corvette only and no other performance vehicles. My 2011 doesn't look like a Fusion. A 2008 Mustang doesn't look like a Fusion.
Sorry to say but your car and the Corvette have styling cues from other cars for sure. And if you open your eyes the 15 does Not look like a Fusion. The Fusion looks long and narrow. The 15 Mustang wide and lower. Get over it, keep your 11, I'll keep my 12 and let people move on an accept the advancement.
 
#88 ·
Hmmmmmm.......... the vette doesnt look like ANY cars???
^ Nope. Not even close. But they do both have tires

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Yrs but to say they took the look fusion is total bull sh*t it the front looks just as much like the 11-14 mustang so I don used how it does not look like a mustang. If you don't like it that's your opinion and that's fine but there is no need to whine and b*tch saying the same thing over and over again
No no good sir. No whine with that cheese. Just having a friendly discussion about mustangs. All good. Its a really nice looking car the next generation is
 
#115 ·
Hmmmmmm.......... the vette doesnt look like ANY cars???
Me thinks Kona needs new glasses. It's just as close as the Fusion comparison. Maybe closer. In fact I almost bought a Camaro for it's Vetted like look. But you can't see out if the damn thing.

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I understand what your saying but sorry I'm just not seeing it. The Stingray Corvette doesn't share the same rear end as the Corvette. Sorry, the Stingray is an amazing design that looks nothing like the Camaro from any angle or other vehicle for that matter. If you see the same lines in it, sorry I just don't see it. All good
And the Mustang isn't the same as the Fusion.
 
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