timmm55 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Somewhere I heard the next Mustang will be more modern (less retro heritage), aerodynamic, lighter and sportier. Dare I say more like the Hyundai Coupe. So here's an idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 very sharp, Tim, in every sense quite classy - I get a bit of a feel of pre-Mazda-envy (ie pre-current) Mercedes otoh think Ford may use a bit more of rounded leading-edges - as seen in the Explorer's hood or Edge's new fascia (yeah bad examples, can't think of another just now ... maybe/sorta 2010 Fusion too tho less pronounced) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 very sharp, Tim, in every sense quite classy - I get a bit of a feel of pre-Mazda-envy (ie pre-current) Mercedes otoh think Ford may use a bit more of rounded leading-edges - as seen in the Explorer's hood or Edge's new fascia (yeah bad examples, can't think of another just now ... maybe/sorta 2010 Fusion too tho less pronounced) Yeah the front spoiler needs a redo, doesn't fit the rest of the car yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Yeah the front spoiler needs a redo, doesn't fit the rest of the car yet. not really a suggestion but what do think of this pic of the new Charger? <clickable I haven't been paying much attention to Dodge & was surprized by the way the front end looked from this angle - nowhere near as monolithic than I assumed Edited February 2, 2011 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 not really a suggestion but what do think of this pic of the new Charger? <clickable I haven't been paying much attention to Dodge & was surprized by the way the front end looked from this angle - nowhere near as monolithic than I assumed The Charger looks more like a 300 than the 300 does IMHO. The 300 looks like it wants to be an Imperial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) New front valance Edited February 3, 2011 by timmm55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good start (and fantastic job with altering the photos...no complaints there), but I think it's too soft for a Mustang. Looking more Bruce Jenner then Arnold. Maybe its the way the front-end droops down (as opposed to the brickface we have now). I know for aerodynamics, that will most likely need to change, but I think it needs more "tasteful" testosterone. Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good start (and fantastic job with altering the photos...no complaints there), but I think it's too soft for a Mustang. Looking more Bruce Jenner then Arnold. Maybe its the way the front-end droops down (as opposed to the brickface we have now). I know for aerodynamics, that will most likely need to change, but I think it needs more "tasteful" testosterone. Great start! Wasn't that the contest for 94? "Bruce" was too tasteful and not agressive enough. Where "Arnold" won? I hear what your saying tho. How about a competition of our own? Use this photo and see what our photochoppers come up with! Change colors, background, anything, but make it a MUSTANG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94ranger Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 So, by the sound of things, the Mustang is going to have to evolve into more of a Sports Car than the Muscle Car its has been. In a way I'm happy for that, an American M3 killer (for $20,000 less) but on the other hand it just won't be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Wasn't that the contest for 94? "Bruce" was too tasteful and not agressive enough. Where "Arnold" won? Bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyE Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 So, by the sound of things, the Mustang is going to have to evolve into more of a Sports Car than the Muscle Car its has been. In a way I'm happy for that, an American M3 killer (for $20,000 less) but on the other hand it just won't be the same. The 2012 Boss 302 is already and American M3 killer for roughly $20k less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 The 2012 Boss 302 is already and American M killer for roughly $K less. The current Mustang is definitely VERY competent, but it needs to evolve. The only problem I've heard is dive and squat under braking. Imagine resolving that AND losing 500 lbs and getting a more compact, aerodynamic package. It'll be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) ...How about a competition of our own? Use this photo and see what our photochoppers come up with! Change colors, background, anything, but make it a MUSTANG. I started doing a preliminary based on a sketch I found at Jalopnik almost exactly 2 years ago and got carried away So until/if I get around to a real chop (been enJOYing working from sketches lately!) here's the - - coloring book version - - - - - - quick base 'vert - - - - - - preliminary chop - - - - - - original click any for larger btw, if I get to a photo chop, think the lighting would be easier for me with This One Edited February 6, 2011 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptar Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 looks way better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) BTW, if I get to a photo chop, think the lighting would be easier for me with This One I used that pic because it shows the side contours well. It's not like you did anything with either, anyway!!!! And the wheels aren't blurred, and the chassis isn't under load (angled). A static photo is better IMHO Your renderings don't really follow the Kinetic Ford designs either, they are very angular. Edited March 4, 2011 by timmm55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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