A new unibody platform perhaps that underpins the coupe, a sedan, a gas powered mach-e, and maybe some other enthusiast stuff?

https://www.theautopian.com/38-years-ago-ford-tried-to-make-trucking-23-percent-more-efficient-and-failed-so-hard-it-doesnt-make-semis-anymore/    

And never recover the investments costs on the coupe alone.  Maybe with a sedan and suv coming it could work.t

The mustang would really benefit from a skunkworks style makeover. Lower cost, less weight, better quality, doing all of that would take the mustang to the next level. 

That is what I saw when I was there....several were in the bays being "massaged" into Shelby's....

Mach E seems to be suffering the "creeping Ford rot on the vine" disease....Ford adopted the NACS standard, what...two years ago? Yet Mach E still does not have an upgraded NACS port....Why? It seems like it should have happened at least a year ago....nope, just stick 'em with an adapter and ignore the car. That's my main complaint about Ford and I am a fan AND a shareholder. Frustrating. 

As far as I know, Shelby Mustang conversions are done at their facility in Las Vegas.

This is good news that they're applying the CE1 learnings to ICE products:   Ford’s EV Skunk Works Tech Is Quietly Reshaping The Gas Lineup Too | Carscoops   Speaking during an earnings call, Farley said the platform “represents a step change in efficiency and cost, especially for the EV market.” While the company has been touting those benefits for awhile, the executive revealed they’re now integrating these “skunk works breakthroughs” into their mainstream products and processes.   He went on to say the Blue Oval is applying learnings from the program to their high-volume internal combustion and hybrid lines, and this will help to reduce costs as well as improve quality. Farley added that by the end of the decade, 90% of their global nameplates will offer electrified powertrains including hybrid, electric, and range-extended options.

I figured it's leftover 2025 stock essentially.

Tall order that for some reason Ford can't do. My son helped my granddaughter buy a 21 Escape...She is college sophomore that is pursuing a major that will get her a real job.  She loves her Ford!  A future buyer.   I have to believe that most dealers thought this was a dumbass move. And not to go off thread but what is the idea of the day from Mr Farley as far as playing nice with China?  Are they a safe bet today or the end of the American auto industry???  Check the box Mr F🤔arley