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Looks great if it did end up looking like that. |
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The C&D render isn't too far off from some things ive' seen of the new Mustang.
Hips not as pronounced, nose is fairly close. A slightly sharper Fusion front end and you have the S550, the rear really isn't that different from memory. May be a let down to some. :( |
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So if Mustang and Falcon become fused... maybe LHD Falcon production at Flat Rock? Nah... can't be. Quote:
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models planned are: CD4 versions of Fusion, MKZ, hybrid Fusion, Hybrid MKZ, Taurus, MKS and on the other side of FRAP, Mustang continues..... |
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It's still an evolution of S197 which began in 2005 Year model so a lot of the hard points and body shape is fixed, the big focus is the styling move away from retro look which I recon will work a treat but I think some in the US will be very disappointed as the hype is leading them to believe it's an all new car... |
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http://goautomedia.cdn.on.net/goauto...toNews_653.pdf
Sorry if it's been posted already, but a positive read. Surprised to see that front-wheel-drive got a mention.
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XR verison.
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Sorry Nikked. Not a fan mate.
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Its bit out there lol.
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But is it an Autobot or a Deceptacon? Prefer the current model, sorry.
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Looks pretty tough!!
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Yes! more of that! Only thing is there are a lot of sharp angles and straight lines. where the FG is a very curvy car
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I like it. Rear end would need to follow suit or it probably wouldn't look cohesive as a whole though.
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Headlight treatment is very nice.
Grill is a bit too angular and sharp but not bad. It does stir something doesn't it. It does look a bit early 2000's Mondeo though (the model not sold in Australia). I really do like the softer astoneqsue curves and top-forward approach on the Evos. This would require a change of the bonnet pressing. Do we think a new bonnet pressing is in order here - or would they be putting effort into keeping what they have now? The lower-grill area - the lower lip I like. But somehow the mix of thick and thin lines makes it look a bit fidgety. But something not too far from that would tidy it up and work. I can see what you're trying to do with the driving lights. I'm doing my best to ignore that they look asymmetrical. But other than that they'd work too. Some good themes in there. It's all driven and held respectable by those fantastic lights. But some elements would need adjusting to tidy it up. Lukeyson
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The new front end will be better aerodynamically too, as its one part they have mentioned will form part of the fuel economy gains.
Could be the first model they have done thats takes full advantage of their new wind tunnel. |
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Sorry Nikked, i took your image and had a bit of a play, sorry its a bit rubbishy, but this is what i believe is more likely.
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Greys tuf too :-)
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I dont mean to sound negative but Im thinking this is just clever marketing by ford. Its a late life update to FG so soften the blow for when its replacement is launched a couple of years later. Front and rear end treatments will probs get a restyle along similar line to its successor, similar to what they did with BFII before FG came along. That way they dont end up with an AU debarcle again. It softens the market so when the new product lands everyone doesnt run screaming.
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I think we should start a Photoshop thread, where everyone can put their awesome ideas design ideas, you never know something useful might actually come out of it
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Greys tuf too :-)
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Its a pretty dodgy chop, and the lines a all wrong.
But hopefully you guys get the gist of what im thinking on the rear Last edited by Hawkeye84; 07-02-2014 at 12:43 PM. |
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I would have thought it would be more like whacking the Territory front and rear on it.
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There is no chance of the rear qtr or the boot becoming new parts, my money is new rear bumper and different tail lights to freshen the rear.
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Keep up the good work Nikked; I can't photoshop for peanuts so I enjoy seeing your efforts with this thread!
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I think it will be like the AU - BA same body different front and rear end and different interior
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Do you think the falcon will get Mondeo style lights that extend into the boot?
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