rmc523 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 This is what I would like to see the next Crown Vic to look like. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I can't get past the headlights and the wheels. Too much bling on the wheels and those headlights just look Chargery. Side profile is ok though, definitely needs the Toyota door handle treatment to catch up to the rest of the fleet. Anything looks better than Taurus right now. :reading: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I can't get past the headlights and the wheels. Too much bling on the wheels and those headlights just look Chargery. Side profile is ok though, definitely needs the Toyota door handle treatment to catch up to the rest of the fleet. Anything looks better than Taurus right now. :reading: I wanted to give it an aggressive look....the wheels and headlights are actually from the BMW CS Concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I wanted to give it an aggressive look....the wheels and headlights are actually from the BMW CS Concept. I really like it rmc. Very Badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Nice rendering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 I really like it rmc. Very Badass. Thanks, I'm glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) . Edited December 3, 2007 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Lets just hope they don't waste it on that archaic tank of a platform called "Panther".... (now waiting for the "panther mafia" to come and get me...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemiman Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) This is what I would like to see the next Crown Vic to look like. Thoughts? Very nice! But I agree that the headlights look very Charger like. Do me a favor and see if you can reverse the lamps, (Move the larger driving lamp inboard and the smaller lamp outboard) adjusting the bezel accordingly. Also give the grill a bit of recess. Looking for something that subtly has some Mustang DNA. I've been trying to draw this myself for about 2 months but am still learning PhotoShop, (very slowly). Edited December 3, 2007 by Hemiman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) It kinda looks like the 1985-86 Fairmont-based midsized LTD. The current Crown Victoria always looked like to me they stepped back to pre-Taurus 1980's styling with the last time they facelifted it. It has design language and detailing dating back to the 1983 Tbird. It even looks like a step backward from the original Taurus influenced styling when the was facelifted and adapted the formal notchback roofline of the Grand Marquis in the late 1990's. Whether or not appropriate Ford styling DNA is used, the chop illustrates a lot of modern design surfacing and styling elements that effectively freshens up the old Crown Vic. Just changing the bumper fascia to something that is more common to current styling fashion makes a difference. The chop also illustrates that changing the surface detailing on the body sides makes the look taut and fresh. Of course not doing this from a clean sheet redesign such changes are not much different than how the Focus and Escape was reskinned. However, at this late in the game it's a lost cause if the platform disappears in a couple more years unless they are going to keep it around for something other than fleet use. At this point it only has retail appeal to the Panther Mafia... It is even loosing ground with senior citizens. Edited December 3, 2007 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) I think the headlights look great, but possibly a bit too aggressive for the geezer brigade that buys the car. The wheels are a bit to big and tires too low profile. Edited December 3, 2007 by atomaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) I think the headlights look great, but possibly a bit too aggressive for the geezer brigade that buys the car. The wheels are a bit to bit and tires too low profile. Back in the day when styling changes were yearly or more frequent it was easy to get many people including older buyers to buy the latest more fashionable look. There are aways going to be people that either love or hate a new or different look. The only thing people will do is select something they feel the most comfortable with. There is a demographic that would buy that blingier bold look. It is evidenced in the number of older RWD cars that are customized with larger wheels, low profile tires and new paint jobs. These people tend to develop a fondness for such vehicles and when the time comes they are ready and able to buy something new they could stay loyal to the brand. Edited December 3, 2007 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think the headlights look great, but possibly a bit too aggressive for the geezer brigade that buys the car. The wheels are a bit to big and tires too low profile. With a modern interpretation, it's quite possible that this new Crown Vic could appeal to younger buyers, thus, being less dependent on the elderly/Panther mafia that do buy these cars for retail. I realize the wheels are a little big, but I wanted to emphasize the aggressive look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman100 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Ford could restyle this car for less than they spent on the Focus restyle, and make far more profit doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Ford could restyle this car for less than they spent on the Focus restyle, and make far more profit doing so. They would even attract more retail customers... Including those looking for new bling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 the coolest part? the takedown lights intergrated into the parking light rings. i dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 the coolest part? the takedown lights intergrated into the parking light rings. i dig it. I really like that halo effect for the headlamps. I read somewhere the turn/parkinglamps are supposed to disappear from the bumper of the Mustang and be integrated into the headlamp housing. It will probably be done Giguaro Mustang style with LED bulbs that blend into the black housings and are not noticable until they are lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 I really like that halo effect for the headlamps. I read somewhere the turn/parkinglamps are supposed to disappear from the bumper of the Mustang and be integrated into the headlamp housing. It will probably be done Giguaro Mustang style with LED bulbs that blend into the black housings and are not noticable until they are lit. As I said, I was inspired by BMW's headlights w/ their corona rings, but so I didn't completely steal the idea, I made one of the rings the turn signals. I'm not sure the lit circle you see in the picture would be bright enough to be the headlight by itself, I intended more for the headlight to be w/in the ring (as in BMWs), but that'd be a cool effect, having the ring be the headlight. That would look nice on the Mustang, having integrated turn signals in the headlights. As I said on another thread, I believe the new Mustang will be a fusion (no pun intended) of the Giguaro and the original 04 concepts. At least, I think that'd look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 As I said, I was inspired by BMW's headlights w/ their corona rings, but so I didn't completely steal the idea, I made one of the rings the turn signals.I'm not sure the lit circle you see in the picture would be bright enough to be the headlight by itself, I intended more for the headlight to be w/in the ring (as in BMWs), but that'd be a cool effect, having the ring be the headlight. That would look nice on the Mustang, having integrated turn signals in the headlights. As I said on another thread, I believe the new Mustang will be a fusion (no pun intended) of the Giguaro and the original 04 concepts. At least, I think that'd look good. I guess I didn't word what I stated correctly. I simply meant that I like the halo rings around the headlights. I wouldn't expect them to function just as headlights themselves. I am not sure it's even possible to make just the halo ring itself bright enough to light up the road ahead, but there have been advances in LED technology. The Audi R8 and Lexus LS600H are already using LED's for headlamps with the Cadillac Escalade soon to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I really like that halo effect for the headlamps. I read somewhere the turn/parkinglamps are supposed to disappear from the bumper of the Mustang and be integrated into the headlamp housing. It will probably be done Giguaro Mustang style with LED bulbs that blend into the black housings and are not noticable until they are lit. When is the Mustang getting it's Gillette grille? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemiman Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I realize the wheels are a little big, but I wanted to emphasize the aggressive look. I like the wheels. Especially the offset. Looks to be about 15mm ET. Looks real good compared to the flat looking 45mm ET that's so common these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 15mm is between 1/2" and 5/8" for those of us using the old system :poke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 When is the Mustang getting it's Gillette grille? You know I am really surprised that even some aftermarket specialty parts manufacturer has not made up a 3bar grille insert to sell. Evidently, Mustangers have no desire for such a thing or we would have seen it by now. I have tried the three bar grille on the Mustang and it is just plain wrong for the car. If you black it out it's like it's just not there so why bother. For a car like the Mustang you just can't stray too far from the few classic grille designs that were used in the past. It will be interesting to see how the Mustang evolves in the future. Coincidently, the Mustang has a large trapazoidal shape that is not unlike what Ford of Europe is adapting to lower intake grilles. The Reflex concept llustrates how Ford of NA will likely combine the 3bar look to the trapazoidal lower intake for use on the new Fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I guess I didn't word what I stated correctly. I simply meant that I like the halo rings around the headlights. I wouldn't expect them to function just as headlights themselves. I am not sure it's even possible to make just the halo ring itself bright enough to light up the road ahead, but there have been advances in LED technology. The Audi R8 and Lexus LS600H are already using LED's for headlamps with the Cadillac Escalade soon to follow. I kinda assumed you didn't mean having the halo rings being the headlights, for exactly the reasons you listed, but then again, I suppose anything is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I like the wheels. Thanks, I thought they looked good on it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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