Back on the topic of a mid-engine c8 rival. Back in the day, I used to push super hard for a mid-engine mustang on this site. I still like the idea of offering a direct c8 rival.    But I also see the argument that doing a new, one off platform wouldn't really have a strong business case behind it. It has made me wonder about something though.   That's the idea of Ford developing a modular supercar platform for multiple models. Think c2 or UEV, but for supercars. I don't know how viable this idea would be from an engineering and manufacturing standpoint. But I'm thinking one platform, and a plethera of shared components to keep costs down, shared across a c8 rival, off-road supercar that Farley really likes, and a super high end halo model at the very top, a successor to the gt with styling and tech cues taken from the Le mans hypercar program.    3 supercars is a lot. But depending on how far Ford wants to take this exciting enthusiast car image, it's just an interesting idea to consider. 

I would stick with Ford GT. 

Fair enough. 

I missed this.  Interesting that Roush is working with Freightliner on integrating the upcoming new GM L8S 6.6L gasoline engine into Freightliner vehicles, I would have thought Roush would be pushing the Ford 7.3L:   https://www.worktruckweek.com/articles/fccc-announces-collaboration-roush-power-systems-development-next-generation-gas-engine

I had a 2018 GT convertible, and sure, the rear seat was cramped, but it's nice to have it in a pinch if you need it.  I wouldn't have bought one without a rear seat.  Nor would I have bought the sedan, as I wanted a convertible.   Look at Camaro sales when they didn't bother to keep some practicality baked in and leaned too far into performance as a priority approach.....

I'd just argue the rear seats are already impractical on the current mustang. Already impractical, and they compromise the proportions and performance of the car because it means everything has to be pushed forward from a packaging standpoint. The hood is shorter which looks worse for a front engine muscle car imo. The mechanics get pushed closer to the front wheels, etc.    I just feel like between the mustang sedan and CUV, you're gonna have better options for mustangs with usable rear seats. I feel like the people who care about rear seats, but who turn up their nose at a mustang sedan that looks, feels, and sounds like a coupe are gonna be pretty minimal.    Like someone who insists on owning the coupe, but also insists on having back seats while rejecting the mustang sedan. That's gonna be a pretty small portion of buyers imo.    I just feel like as we get more mustang models, the coupe can afford to lean into the sexy sports car feel at the expense of practicality, considering we'll have a mustang sedan and cuv that balance the scales by making up for being far more practical than the current coupe. 

It was a boneheaded plan from day one that was going to alienate their customers.  Ford was much smarter.

GM dropping something because it's unsafe.  I guess V8's and 10 speed automatic transmissions are next...  

Yes, my son used to use it if he took my truck. I’ve used it if I need to move it in the driveway and don’t have my phone on me. I’ve heard of joggers using it. Combined with the external keypad it’s the only reason I felt comfortable going all paak. 

As expected LOL GM Finally Gave Up the Fight Against CarPlay and Android Auto: TDS