New 2009 Mustang concept. Check it out
I am a big fan of ford mustangs since I was a little girl. Mustangs have always been my dream car. So every time a new concept is open for the public I always get chills!..
The article:
As promised, we’ve got more information on the potential replacement of the current 2005+ bodystyle. Reported earlier by an enthusiast in Italy, this sleek design is courtesy of ItalDesign’s Fabrizio Giugiaro – stemming from a 2005 pitch to Ford Motor Company’s group vice president, design and chief creative officer J Mays.
“It seemed only fitting,” said Mays. “This design study reinforces the global appeal of Mustang, yet it’s right at home in L.A. – America’s most enthusiastic performance and muscle car market. Plus, design icon Giorgetto Giugairo’s offer to work his magic on Mustang alongside his son underscores the timelessness allure of Ford’s most iconic car.”
Confirming previous speculation, Giugiaro Mustang delivers nothing short of 500 horsepower – courtesy the standard 3v 4.6L modular V8 fitted with a Ford Racing twin-screw supercharger belting out around 11psi. To support the additional 200 ponies over stock, fuel injectors were borrowed from the Ford GT along with a 95mm mass air meter. Power exits through a pair of improved Ford Racing mufflers and a high flow x-pipe.
The FR500C race inspired suspension comes courtesy of a custom tailored Ford Racing handling pack (also available for us lowly Mustang GT owners). New struts, lowering springs, and sway bars lowers the car about 1.5 inches (compared to a Mustang GT) and greatly improves handling.
“The Mustang by Giugiaro drives as good as it looks,” said Fabrizio Giugiaro. “After taking it to the limits on streets outside of Turin, I can honestly say this car was well worth the 30,000 hours of blood, sweat and tears that we invested to create a modern performance classic.”
