DeluxeStang

Didn't Ford trademark the adrenaline name awhile back? Calling a more performance oriented explorer the explorer adrenaline might be kinda cool.

This is true, I wouldn't be surprised if the s650 is the last ICE powered mustang.

Interesting comments made about potentially trying to compete with the defender. If they were going to go that route, I'd expect they'd go all in, with a 3rd bronco model within the bronco sub-brand that had distinct, but more modern styling and independent suspension all around. I don't see them doing a fixed roof, a few leather trim pieces and then trying to go after the defender with that.

The issue is I've heard that flat rock would struggle to produce a taller vehicle. Hence why they focus on producing mustangs and until recently, continentals. That being said, that plant is no longer running at full capacity, so I wonder if Ford has plans to produce future additional models there alongside the mustang. If that's the case, I wonder what those future models could be. Perhaps a mustang sedan...

The more you know lol.

No, that's definitely a ford, Ford's lawyers contacted news sites that shared that image and told them to take it down.

Exactly, s650 is apparently right around the corner, even though we haven't really seen any production mules yet. So once that's released, sales will obviously spike once again.

Wait, they're doing a 2 door ranger?

Not a refresh, but an entirely new generation, due to arrive next year I believe.

Yeah, their pickup lineup is solid, time for them to start investing more heavily in other segments.

Unfortunate news, but it makes perfect sense to me. It looks like Ford intends to sell the next gen ranger raptor here. Offering two midsized trucks designed to be ultra off-road capable, while being similar in size and using the same platform, and presumably being comparable in price would have led to some pretty significant sales cannibalization imo. The bronco would have offered more macho looks and it obviously has a more iconic name, but there's nothing else that would have really distinguished it from the ranger raptor.

This is awesome news, great to see the lightning has gotten off to such a strong start.

Yeah, this is just pure speculation, but because we believe it will use a tweaked version of the 3.0 eb used in the explorer and aviator, it would be cool if the warthog used a beefier version of the aviator hybrid powertrain. That would make what? Like 494 HP and over 600lbs of torque? That would be awesome in a vehicle like this, and would certainly exceed the performance offered by the v8 wrangler. Regardless of what powertrain they ultimately use, it will be an awesome vehicle.

A brand could only focus on making basic a to b products with virtually no passion or enthusiasm, but that's how your brand turns into Toyota. As I stated earlier, making sports cars is about more than just making money, it's about distinguishing your brand, and exciting people.

I mean, one could argue mustang sales have slumped in recent years because the s550 is getting old, and this, most people who really wanted one, have already bought one. Once the s650 is released next year, mustang sales will increase by a fair bit. But ultimately, things like the mustang and the z cars aren't meant to be massive money making machines. That's what the f-series and explorer are for. No, these are passion products created to make brands more aspirational and desirable.

This is actually quite cool, with how compact it is, you'll be able to use this in virtually any project car. Sounds badass to me personally.

Not sure how I feel about this refresh, it looks more attractive, but I also think it looks a little less distinct. Maybe it's just me.

I kinda like that line, I think it adds a lot of tension of the bodyside, otherwise it would look too bland. But I can see where you're coming from

The odd think I've noticed about the c8, is the front looks really sharp and aggressive, then as you move along the side, it becomes flatter and more bulbous. For instance, the relatively curvy quarter panel doesn't match the front end, nor does it match the really boxy rear. It feels like the front, side and rear all came from 3 distinct design themes, and they tried to mash them all together.

Oh my God, that is honestly horrific. It's a shame that the vehicle from the pic I shared has been canceled, but hopefully some of those design cues will be applied to additional ford models in the future. It looks pretty sharp imo.

Yeah, I feel ya, it rarely looks good when designers try to use super curvatious and super boxy shapes in the same design. That being said, with an aftermarket front bumper what fixes the grill, this thing would look amazing.

Yeah, the current EcoSport is certainly one of the few weak spots in ford's current lineup. Hopefully the next gen EcoSport, if it arrives at all, is a vastly improved product. There was a pic awhile back showing an upcoming ford suv, but I'm not sure what it is, some people think it's the next EcoSport, if that's the case, sign me up, from what little we can see, it looks a thousand times more attractive. https://images.app.goo.gl/FnN9CU9kBMt39Zno6

I believe ford was spied testing a Porsche Taycan quite recently as well. So it adds credibility to the idea that if we get a mustang sedan, there will likely be some electrified version.

That would be cool, but if we do get a mustang with the 6.8, my money is on it being something like the next Cobra jet. But I don't think we'll see a street legal mustang with a 6.8 or the 7.3 unfortunately.

I can't see a mustang sedan with the 6.8, but one with a 2.3/5.0/5.2 would be awesome. Or maybe do two powertrain options, a 5.0 and a ev, so you can appeal to purists, and future proof it at the same time.