2009 Ford Mustang Changes: What Would You Like To See?

[SpectorV]

they will probably leave it nearly identical to what it is now just change the exterior~ to sharpen it up and give it more flavor. About what they did in 99~ a bit of a hp/tq increase and a price increase as well im sure. Dont expect much because you wont get it.

[JokerGT]

Quote: Originally Posted by RGR Mostly because they were just barely slower, cheaper, and easier to modify. Not to mention better quality according to many. Pete @ v6power was on the f-body design team at GM and also said this. He's now at Ford.

A friend of mine has a book which compares both cars (He's a Chevy fan) and he was saying that once the 5.0 got FI, it blew the Chevy engines away. So, up until the LT1 was introduced, the Mustang was doing well in the speed race.

[wavemaster139]

I would really like to see the new mustang look like the 69, 70's retro styling. One biggest thing that made the older cars look so cool is that the roof extends all the way to the back...I think it's very sporty.

[dark]

Quote: Originally Posted by wavemaster139 I would really like to see the new mustang look like the 69, 70's retro styling. One biggest thing that made the older cars look so cool is that the roof extends all the way to the back...I think it's very sporty.

it also blows visibility all to hell

[Dark02Pony]

they are coming out with the Boss Sixty-Nine which will be a true fastback. 3 differant models. Whole long thing on it in 1 of my mustang enthusiast mags

[wavemaster139]

Quote: Originally Posted by wavemaster139 I would really like to see the new mustang look like the 69, 70's retro styling. One biggest thing that made the older cars look so cool is that the roof extends all the way to the back...I think it's very sporty.

And the trunk and rear light section is smaller/thinner than the front lights and grill section in the older cars. It gives a harley "chopper"ish feel to it....big wheels in the front, lower thicker wheels in the back.

The 2005's and 2006's behind is somewhat thicker than the front end, with the exception of the gt500 cobra mustang because the gt cobra has a larger grill section. So a big, thick trunk section gives the current 2005's mustangs a matchbox, or suzuki gsxr's with the tails sticking up, kind of feel...which has a sporty but not muscle effect. One thing that's bad about the old car's design, is that it appears to be too long, thus look clumsy. But then, back then all cars were that way, look at the older Dodge challenger vs the future one.

[Brent]

Those are two sexy cars

[wavemaster139]

Quote: Originally Posted by wavemaster139 And the trunk and rear light section is smaller/thinner than the front lights and grill section in the older cars. It gives a harley "chopper"ish feel to it....big wheels in the front, lower thicker wheels in the back. The 2005's and 2006's behind is somewhat thicker than the front end, with the exception of the gt500 cobra mustang because the gt cobra has a larger grill section. So a big, thick trunk section gives the current 2005's mustangs a matchbox, or suzuki gsxr's with the tails sticking up, kind of feel...which has a sporty but not muscle effect. One thing that's bad about the old car's design, is that it appears to be too long, thus look clumsy. But then, back then all cars were that way, look at the older Dodge challenger vs the future one.

[Dom]

I don't expect them to do to much. Maybe add a side scoop grille or something. Maybe a few more HP and maybe a different V6.

I don't expect them to change to much because the whole idea of the Mustang is "Mustang does it." Ford is gonna give you just enough to either help you get started drag racing, road racing, show car, ect.

I think Ford is gonna do just enough to kill SVT due to cost.

[Ron Jeremy]

Quote: Originally Posted by wavemaster139 I would really like to see the new mustang look like the 69, 70's retro styling. One biggest thing that made the older cars look so cool is that the roof extends all the way to the back...I think it's very sporty.

I really want to see this happen too.
I'm sick and tired of the 05 & 06 boring looking body style. It's not bad looking, but it looks too long and too generic. The front end and the rear end look too thick if you measure from the bottom of the bumpers to the top of the hood and to the top of the rear trunk. It's too thick looking.

[Ron Jeremy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark02Pony they are coming out with the Boss Sixty-Nine which will be a true fastback. 3 differant models. Whole long thing on it in 1 of my mustang enthusiast mags

Please post a link or a website about this. I would love to read about this.
I hope that Ford puts out a retro looking 69 Mustang fastback body style. The 69 & 70 fastback body style is the BEST Mustang body style. I hope that Ford brings it back.

[Ron Jeremy]

Quote: Originally Posted by wavemaster139 And the trunk and rear light section is smaller/thinner than the front lights and grill section in the older cars. It gives a harley "chopper"ish feel to it....big wheels in the front, lower thicker wheels in the back. The 2005's and 2006's behind is somewhat thicker than the front end, with the exception of the gt500 cobra mustang because the gt cobra has a larger grill section. So a big, thick trunk section gives the current 2005's mustangs a matchbox, or suzuki gsxr's with the tails sticking up, kind of feel...which has a sporty but not muscle effect. One thing that's bad about the old car's design, is that it appears to be too long, thus look clumsy. But then, back then all cars were that way, look at the older Dodge challenger vs the future one.

I agree with you about the 05 & 06 Mustangs. I think that both the front end and the rear end is TOO thick. Ford neeeds to tone down the thickness of the front and rear end and make it look more like the 69 & 70 Mustang style.

[dark]

it should be at least 500 pounds lighter

[SilentNoise]

- GET RID OF THAT CHEAP PLASTIC HONEYCOMB GRILL CRAP that they've insisted on using since 1999.
- Lose a minimum of 500 lbs (these things are heavy friggin pigs now and it only seems to be getting worse)
- An optional 6-speed manual for the V8s is a must!
- A true fastback design similar to the 69/70 Stangs would look awesome.
- The 302 Cammer would be AWESOME to see.
- Like someone else said, give it "hips". The convertibles are so flat! Give the car some profile.

Things I'd like to see, but know they probably won't consider:
- I'd LOVE to see the Mustang come out with a targa top option, but that's a little too pro-active for Ford because they might actually have to ENGINEER something new for a change.... god forbid (I'm still amazed the Mustang finally has coil-over suspension!)
- I'd like to see more wheel options - not just design wise, but width wise. Give the V8 buyers an option of going up to something like 295 rubber in the rear because ever since 1999, the cars look so strange from the rear with just 235 rubber.

[SpectorV]

Quote: Originally Posted by SilentNoise - GET RID OF THAT CHEAP PLASTIC HONEYCOMB GRILL CRAP that they've insisted on using since 1999. - Lose a minimum of 500 lbs (these things are heavy friggin pigs now and it only seems to be getting worse) - An optional 6-speed manual for the V8s is a must! - A true fastback design similar to the 69/70 Stangs would look awesome. - The 302 Cammer would be AWESOME to see. - Like someone else said, give it "hips". The convertibles are so flat! Give the car some profile. Things I'd like to see, but know they probably won't consider: - I'd LOVE to see the Mustang come out with a targa top option, but that's a little too pro-active for Ford because they might actually have to ENGINEER something new for a change.... god forbid (I'm still amazed the Mustang finally has coil-over suspension!) - I'd like to see more wheel options - not just design wise, but width wise. Give the V8 buyers an option of going up to something like 295 rubber in the rear because ever since 1999, the cars look so strange from the rear with just 235 rubber.

I hate cleaning the honey comb crap they need to do something about that

It definatly needs to be much lighter, the convertible should not go over 3500lbs

A 6 speed might be nice but there is no real advantage~ for 99% of the people that buy mustangs. The gearing winds up the same, same gas milage, same everything. If ford would make the tranny have good gears as the GM and Viper spec t-56 it would be nice.

You wont be seeing the 302 cammer motor, the car has to pass every growing emission laws so the government is alot of the reason for what you see in them

There is to much retro crap going on its getting old

I would like to see a targa top, T-Tops look getto 80s so none of that... at least a factory sunroof.

The mustang definatly needs more customizable options from performance packages to luxury packages. The aftermarket takes care of a ton of that but most wont touch their car after purchased and the way ford is going they will have all the aftermarket companies shut down anyway so they will need something to offer.

[Y-NOT]

This is what I would LIKE to see on the GT version, or the Mustang that would ultimately compete with the fastest Camaro and/or Challenger:

- 5.0L+ V8 engine
- 500HP+
- 0-60 in 3.9-4.6
- Lighter, by about 500 lbs.
- wider
- lower suspension, by about 2-3 inches

If all this happens, it would proably start somewhere at $35,000.

[Brent]

Welcome to the site

[fordinski]

Id love the car to be mixed between the "new edge" style and the early 70s mustang. I wont care too much about the design I just want it to look "mustang". I want it to have the same style interior with a better 3 spoke steering wheel, maybe a few more curves in the inside. I wanna see stock 18" wheels, and a diet plan. shed 300-500lbs without sacrificing affordability. no color gauges. built-in adjustable shifting light in the tac would be kinda neat. I think ford should make a modular 5.0l exclusively for the mustang and leave 4.6/5.4l motors for the other vehicle.

[SpectorV]