Butters944

I was thinking the same thing, that would be cool!

Cuda911

I don't see it as at all like the 911. Look at the original 1963 911 and a 2013 911. Very clear direct lineage.

The mustang has completely changed its appearance many times. I see virtually no design clues that have carried through the various versions.

Dodge, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of modern retro with the Challenger.

Here's some pix to illustrate:
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Red1

Excellence in design stands the test of time. The '63 911 still pleases the eye. The '64 Mustang just looks old.

To be fair, the '78-'83 Challenger didn't look at all like either of those, and since the Fox body you posted is of the same era, you need to look up that turd of a Challenger as well.

The retro Challenger is equivalent to the S197 Mustang. The S550 Mustang is a next-gen that has no counter from Challenger yet. Will they? Can they? Remains to be seen.

The 911 remains an iconic classic. The Mustang has always been there, for better or for worse. The Challenger, no. A one-time rehash of a former design does not equate to a success of continuity.

Own Goal

got it already, Continental Tire Challenge Series. Only racing on TV I'll stop and watch the whole thing. Great mix that also includes Astons, 911 ( not GT3 ), Camaros, Mustangs, etc. Real cars racing and it's good stuff. Texas Rider needs to come along. Bought one of the "Gotta Have it Green" Mustang Boss last year. That one has the solid axle but has nothing but f good to say. This one will be even better with the IRS.

Cuda911

Good point there. 1980's era Challenger sucked royally, and like that similar vintage mustang, had no relationship to previous versions. However, at least with the new Challenger, they revert back to earlier design. The Mustang never has stayed with any continuous design theme.

Corvette is another good example of a car that keeps evolving, rather than springing from one design to another. As different as they are from one another, one can clearly see the lineage from a 1968 Stingray to a 2014 Stingray.

1980 Challenger:

fskof

To me the front looks like a Ford Fusion

TurboCup87

The car should be dynamically better with the IRS and lighter, stiffer chassis. Looks wise, it's like going from a C5 to C6 Corvette. We were hoping for more like a C6 to C7 design wise.

JimV8

Great and good to know.

BED997

If you want a 400 hp 2+2 coupe with a manual and RWD there aren't many choices.

The 911 and Mustang are two options that come to mind. I'm excited to see the next Boss 302.

white924s

I think the new Mustang looks really good, and the interior looks like a big step forward in quality. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person

cviles

I'm not a Mustang guy, but I saw some profile shots of the new model that looked pretty sharp. Bigger question is how well it will drive, though. I know there's plenty of cheap mods for power, but in day-to-day driving I just wasn't very excited by the last one I drove.

But then, I am a spoiled and entitled S.O.B.

V-Fib

I like it....

Looks better than the Camaro...

Moe

Looks like the designer sneezed and and added an extra facia...

Seems like they're trying to hard...

They took the Aston Grille and over did it... Gawdy...

Amber Gramps

So now we are in elementary school again??? you are gonna tell a room full of car guys about the purpose of ridges in sheet metal??? sorry, it just hits me funny.

Cuda911

Wow... those side by side photos of the Fusion and Mustang... you are right! Almost the same car from that angle.