I have to chime in too:
1) I would respectfully disagree with your opinion on this statement...I still get plenty of gawkers in my lowly `05 GT
2) The chasis was completely re-designed for the `05-Present Mustangs (see S-197 platform).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-g...n_Ford_Mustang
3) That "tiny engine" once again found its way onto Ward's Auto's 10 best engines.
http://wardsauto.com/reports/2008/tenbest/ Interestingly, I didn't see one example of a Slopar motor to be found anywhere on the list...as usual. A little advanced research prior to your next most would be appreciated...
ORIGINAL: GPMAN
I have to chime in.
1. The Mustang style is stale
2. The Mustang still has the same chassis as Fords did in 1985
3. The Mustang has a tiny engine with a blower not ideal.
I don't ever in my 48 years recall a car having a WOW factor like the Challenger. The car is just plain bad to the bone and will ride like a nice sedan which the Shelby does not. The Shelby's remained 20,000.00 dollars over sticker for more than two years. If this car will do that I'll be thrilled because everything I buy from my airplane to race cars to sports cars go down down down.
My first car was a 1970 Grand Prix and I loved the long hood. This car reminds me of that one