First Ford brought us the current generation Mustang, and it was good. Then Ford brought us the Mustang GT, and it was better. After that, Ford decided to really step it up and brought us the majestic beast that is the Shelby GT500. The Mustang is alive and well, and the best it’s ever been.
Why, oh why is Ford planning to mess this up? The Mustang is the strongest brand they have ( with the possible exception of the F series trucks ) , and is at an all-time popularity high. Ford is planning to release a 4 door Mustang ( that’s a 4-door coupe, ala Mercedes-Benz, not a sedan ) as well as a possible wagon version. If produced, these units will arrive in the next-generation Mustang – scheduled for 2011.
Some specialized brands can benefit from expansion. Porsche comes to mind – while it’s most well known for it’s 911 coupe and Boxster roadster, the Cayenne made perfect sense. It’s a very much performance-oriented and styled SUV released when SUV’s were the hot item.
Mustangs are now, and always have been, two door, rear wheel drive cars that offer bold styling and solid performance at a reasonable price. Building anything with more than two doors and slapping the running horse on it is a travesty, and would do nothing more than sully the Mustang name. In my eyes, it’s the equivalent of releasing an ‘entry level’ V6 Corvette – something that the General has been mulling over.
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So? Let Ford call it a Torino or a Cyclone if the thought of a Mustang that’s not a two-door bothers you! As someone who finds coupes confining and worries that they attract too much attention from the cops, I think it’s indisputably good news that Ford’s U.S. customers might finally be able to buy themselves a four-door car with eight cylinders and three pedals. Why should the Australians, with their exciting Falcon XR8 range, have all the fun sedans? I just wish I didn’t have to wait five years to put my order in!
Gregg,
I’m not against a Ford RWD 4 door ( call it a sedan or ‘coupe’ – whatever ) at all. In fact, I’d love to see it, and the sooner the better. The Falcon down in Australia does seem awfully nice.
What I don’t want is a non-2 door Mustang… terrible idea. Would you buy a 4 door , V6 powered Corvette wagon?
i think the four door is shit can t u make the 1972 mack 1 fastback again but make it more moden
Craig,
Ford did have a Mach1 Mustang in 03 & 04 – and I was the proud owner of a 2004 model. Without a doubt, the most amazing car I’ve ever had the pleasure of owning. Nothing quite like Ford’s DOHC 32 valve 4.6 liter V8, for sure. The sweetest sounds came out of that engine.
it is definately time for a rwd sport sedan but they need to leave the mustang out of it due to their success. the mustang is doing good right now, if they mess with it people might change their mind. personally i’d love to see less mustangs on the road, they’re nice but im tired of staring at that car at every stop light.
Why in the hell is tne mustang a fucking sedan?
all of you are idiots, Ford already made a powerful sedan, its called a 2010 Taurus S.H.O. (Super High Output) twin (Eco Boost) turbo induction 368bhp (Brake Horsepower) DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) V6, AWD. Ford would not tarnish their reputation by putting a 4-door “Mustang” on the streets or in consideration.
While I appreciate the anger juju1892, the new Taurus SHO wasn’t even dreamt of, let alone being produced when this rumor was around. Personally, I’m glad Ford decided on the Taruus SHO instead of weakening the very strong Mustang brand.