jniffen Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Yea, coming late to the party on this, just ran across it yesterday going on the interwebs. They way it is looking to me the Mustang, (branding wise) is slowing becoming a Ford Porche, with a ICE two door/convertible, EV 4D SUV. Any new rumors on the AWD model? Might pass up my purchase of a Nautilus if there is an I4/PHEV of the Mach-E coming down the road. Edited February 24, 2022 by jniffen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Turbo Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 The AWD Mustang rumors started when the Ford patent for a hybrid V8 design was published. This showed electric motors powering the front wheels.......so if paired with a RWD V8 Mustang, it'd be effectively AWD. The Mach E is already available with AWD, but Ford will not produce an I4/PHEV version of the Mach E.......as it's a dedicated EV platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I'm curious if it'll get done. I live in the PNW, with slimy roads much of the time. A Mustang with optional AWD wouldn't be the sacrilege to me that it is to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, ZanatWork said: I'm curious if it'll get done. I live in the PNW, with slimy roads much of the time. A Mustang with optional AWD wouldn't be the sacrilege to me that it is to others. I don't have a problem with it as long as it's fast and reliable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jniffen Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 23 hours ago, Twin Turbo said: The AWD Mustang rumors started when the Ford patent for a hybrid V8 design was published. This showed electric motors powering the front wheels.......so if paired with a RWD V8 Mustang, it'd be effectively AWD. The Mach E is already available with AWD, but Ford will not produce an I4/PHEV version of the Mach E.......as it's a dedicated EV platform. I understand its a different platform, just making the statement if they did a similar design with an ICE. The current Mustang is really a two seater, since the back is useless for anyone over the age of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, jniffen said: I understand its a different platform, just making the statement if they did a similar design with an ICE. The current Mustang is really a two seater, since the back is useless for anyone over the age of 10. As have all Mustangs have been save for the MACH E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) On 2/24/2022 at 7:27 AM, Twin Turbo said: The AWD Mustang rumors started when the Ford patent for a hybrid V8 design was published. This showed electric motors powering the front wheels.......so if paired with a RWD V8 Mustang, it'd be effectively AWD. The Mach E is already available with AWD, but Ford will not produce an I4/PHEV version of the Mach E.......as it's a dedicated EV platform. Acura has been doing this except gas powers the front and batteries power the rear. I believe Ferrari also has (on the FF) en electric powered front and on that there is no reverse gear in the transmission as reverse is powered by the electric front wheels only. Edited February 25, 2022 by atomcat68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, atomcat68 said: Acura has been doing this except gas powers the front and batteries power the rear. I believe Ferrari also has (on the FF) en electric powered front and on that there is no reverse gear in the transmission as reverse is powered by the electric front wheels only. Corsair GT is ICE fwd and electric rear axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, akirby said: Corsair GT is ICE fwd and electric rear axle. Totally forgot about that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) RAV4 PHEV also offers a rear electric motor for AWD, I’m surprised that Escape PHEV stuck with a rear prop shaft. Maybe that makes the Corsair PHEV worth the effort of buying a Lincoln to match the RAV4… Edited February 27, 2022 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) On 2/27/2022 at 2:34 AM, jpd80 said: RAV4 PHEV also offers a rear electric motor for AWD, I’m surprised that Escape PHEV stuck with a rear prop shaft. Maybe that makes the Corsair PHEV worth the effort of buying a Lincoln to match the RAV4… Escape PHEV is FWD only, no rear prop shaft. If Ford made a AWD version, it will be the same as Corsair GT. Edited March 1, 2022 by bzcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, bzcat said: Escape PHEV is FWD only, no rear prop shaft. If Ford made a AWD version, it will be the same as Corsair GT. And RAV4 which is its main competitor and selling like hotcakes…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jniffen Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) We have two RAV4 PHEV for company cars, they have horrific torque steer, especially when trying to pass quickly. Edited March 1, 2022 by jniffen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT69 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 AWD would be a real big gamechanger in the history of the Mustang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 9:30 PM, jniffen said: We have two RAV4 PHEV for company cars, they have horrific torque steer, especially when trying to pass quickly. Good old torque steer, nothing like it to put the fear of god into you when powering on, pull you into oncoming traffic. At least the Ford traction control that uses application of front right/left brakes calms it down….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHighCrue Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 5:27 AM, Twin Turbo said: The AWD Mustang rumors started when the Ford patent for a hybrid V8 design was published. This showed electric motors powering the front wheels.......so if paired with a RWD V8 Mustang, it'd be effectively AWD. The Mach E is already available with AWD, but Ford will not produce an I4/PHEV version of the Mach E.......as it's a dedicated EV platform. So when they published this patent, what did they end up using the hybrid V8 for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 9:25 PM, GT69 said: AWD would be a real big gamechanger in the history of the Mustang I think it would substantially broaden the market for the Mustang in the cold weather states. I know a number people who opted out because of the rear drive only. At least make it an option for people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 55 minutes ago, tbone said: I think it would substantially broaden the market for the Mustang in the cold weather states. I know a number people who opted out because of the rear drive only. At least make it an option for people. I go for the option as to keep the price within reason as in affordability. But AWD should be available. Porsche has been offering AWD as an option on the 911 for decades. AWD should be standard on the GT500 and other high end Mustang models with a delete option and credit as it will add weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomcat68 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 In the 80's , Ford considered an AWD Mustang. This was the prototype and it was based on the Fox body... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, atomcat68 said: In the 80's , Ford considered an AWD Mustang. This was the prototype and it was based on the Fox body... So.... the Probe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 2 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: So.... the Probe.... No - this was a Fox prototype, so the AWD layout and windshield to front axle ratio are much different from the Probe, which was FWD and thus had FWD windshield to axle proportions (and was based on Mazda FWD chassis). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 It looks like if a Taurus wagon and a probe had a love child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemke Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, fuzzymoomoo said: It looks like if a Taurus wagon and a probe had a love child I was thinking Taurus and Escort Gt. Definitely had the 80s aero wedge look. Subaru was crazy enough to actually use the window inside a window on the svx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudz64 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 5 hours ago, atomcat68 said: In the 80's , Ford considered an AWD Mustang. This was the prototype and it was based on the Fox body... Ah, the Mustang Ghia Vignale! I remember this well. Being a European design study it didn’t look anything like an actual Mustang, but showed where it could go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jniffen Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 2/25/2022 at 6:37 AM, twintornados said: en said: I understand its a different platform, just making the statement if they did a similar design with an ICE. The current Mustang is really a two seater, since the back is useless for anyone over the age of 10. On 2/25/2022 at 6:37 AM, twintornados said: As have all Mustangs have been save for the MACH E My '79 and '84 Hatchbacks were more tolerable of having people in the backseat. Wouldn't take them across country but in town or driving to the next town was doable. Especially for the headroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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