Things you'd like to see added to this gen or in the next gen Mustang

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[BoostRabbitGT]

Ooh boy...I apologize if this sounds more like a wishlist than anything else. But I've wanted to write my thoughts on this without having to open up a new thread for it. So without further ado---

Practicality: 8"+ infotainment screen STANDARD (versus being locked to 101A/301A if you don't go Premium), 360-degree camera (or at least a front-view camera while parking...either way, I'd like to think this could become a standard feature on cars sooner than later)

Performance: If a hybrid/electric setup becomes optional in the Mustang, I think this is where having a truly customizable Active Exhaust sound would be nice (if not indicative of what it actually sounds like from the outside). Part of me thinks if a hybrid/electric option is offered for the S650, it'll be the middle option between the EcoBoost and GT, as opposed to being positioned as the cream-of-the-crop Mustang. Oh, and maybe a MagneRide-like suspension geared towards those who like engaging steering but don't plan on racetracking the Mustang regularly (essentially MagneRide but not locked to the Performance Packs).

Aesthetics: Optional smoked/grayed out tail-lights (like a mix of what the current Camaros do and what the S197 refresh did) and ambers not connected to the headlights. Design-wise a modern take on the Foxbody/SN95/New Edge (at the very least New Edge)...but now I'm really stretching my wishlist privileges if I clearly haven't already. Honestly, I'd be fine with a take on the current design, but as it's own thing as opposed to being a refresh of the debut model.

Colors: I can only hope Antimatter Blue stays for the S650, as I typically love a nice navy metallic color. But what I'd really love to see is a dark metallic green that isn't Highland/Bullitt-exclusive. Something a hint lighter than Ivy/Dark Moss/Emerald. Or on the opposite end of the brightness spectrum, something like a Honeydew or Asian Melon Metallic Green. Maybe a slightly more subdued Limelight Green or Gotta Have It Green (my favorite Green on a Mustang to date).

Interior: For cloth or leather seats, I like what they did with the Corolla hatchback where they had light grey/white seats/trim/interior ambience with black seat bottoms. I don't know if that'd make the Mustang look more luxurious than Mustang though.

 

[Twin Turbo]

I guess this is a timely "bump" as S650 will be here in around 24 months!

My wish list?

1 - Give us another timeless design that gives a nod to the past 56 years, whilst also looking fresh and new.

2 - Coyote Gen 4. 480hp/430lb ft (and, if possible, make it tick free ;) )

3 - Improve the interior quality. The current "Premium" trim should be standard.

4 - Sync 4. Make an 8" screen standard with a 10" optional. But, most importantly, ensure the screen isn't stuck on like an iPad like so many today!

5 - Make the Tremec from the Mach 1 the standard transmission

6 - Improve the shifting of the 10-speed, especially when in manual/paddle mode

7 - Introduce the 2.7 Ecoboost V6

8 - Introduce a hybrid based on the V8. Make this the new Mach 1 (it'll align with the Mach E that way)

Think that'll do

 

[NoVaGT]

Add lightness and smallerness.

The car is too big and heavy, it's a pig. It can keep the same interior dimensions, and basic drivetrain, but if it shrinks and looses 750lbs or so, it would be a dynamic performer.

 

[Grintch]

Add lightness and smallerness.

The car is too big and heavy, it's a pig. It can keep the same interior dimensions, and basic drivetrain, but if it shrinks and looses 750lbs or so, it would be a dynamic performer.

So the S550 was supposed to be 200 lbs lighter from the S197, instead it came in 200lbs heavier. Unfortunately that is true for 95% of all redesigns now. So don't get your hopes up. Actually look at the requested new features and ask yourself how many are consistent with reducing the weight of the car.

 

[Andrew@Lethal]

Just wondering things everyone would like to see added in - option-wise of course, not as standard as I know many of you will balk at some of the things I'd, personally, like to see

Flat bottom steering wheel
HUD (FFS Ford, come on already)
Front Parking Sensors
360 Surround Camera
Self-Parking
Adaptive Headlights
Better options in regards to Alcantara (no Alcantara with digital gauges? Alcantara steering wheel?)
Map function in digital gauge cluster (ie: part of it can show the map from the infotainment screen)

Yes, yes, I know many of these features are "luxury car features" but I really don't care - my Mustang is my daily driver; I want it all damn it!

A Tremec!

 

[NoVaGT]

So the S550 was supposed to be 200 lbs lighter from the S197, instead it came in 200lbs heavier. Unfortunately that is true for 95% of all redesigns now. So don't get your hopes up. Actually look at the requested new features and ask yourself how many are consistent with reducing the weight of the car.

Oh, I'm not holding out any hope of such things. This is all just fantasy.

To build it lighter would either mean more expensive materials, or a significantly smaller car. The height of the Coyote is a real concern, it sort of necessitates a specific height for the hood, which then translates into the rest of the body having certain proportions commensurate with it.

A dry-sump oil system could allow the engine to be mounted lower in the chassis, however.

 

[Shawn82]

This might be blasphemy to most, but along with all of the luxury features that many mentioned (360 camera, adaptive headlights, etc) I want the 3.5 Ecoboost to be an option the GT. With a potential 450 HP and almost 600 lbs of torque, not to mention the weight savings, it'll turn the Mustang into the sports car of the future

 

[BoostRabbitGT]

This might be blasphemy to most, but along with all of the luxury features that many mentioned (360 camera, adaptive headlights, etc) I want the 3.5 Ecoboost to be an option the GT. With a potential 450 HP and almost 600 lbs of torque, not to mention the weight savings, it'll turn the Mustang into the sports car of the future

Sounds like a nice option to wish for. But I'd imagine it being for a different trim line for the Mustang and not the GT. Speaking of trim lines, I wonder if someday 4-cylinder Mustangs will be rebranded as something other than EcoBoost. SVO sounds like it'd be the obvious go-to change. But surely if not either of those, it could be named something more...appealing, I guess? I can't think of what that rebrand could possibly be though. Not at the moment any way.

Also, I hadn't realized how much color variety the Mustang has had ever since its introduction. Someone brought up in another thread how Jeep (paraphrasing) has ala carte optioning done well. What if Mustangs had extensive customization/configuration aesthetically and performance-wise from the factory? (i.e. something like BMW/Mercedes Benz or even as grandiose as Bentley/Rolls Royce...call it MyStang in the online car configurators, have three preset builds like "Essentials"/"Performance"/"Luxury" and then a fourth that basically serves as "Expert Mode" where you truly build the Mustang you want out of scratch from all of the options of parts Ford provides---[within common sense and reason, of course]?)

 

[BlackStallion18]

Brembos front and rear, it's about time

 

[Twin Turbo]

Speaking of trim lines, I wonder if someday 4-cylinder Mustangs will be rebranded as something other than EcoBoost. SVO sounds like it'd be the obvious go-to change. But surely if not either of those, it could be named something more...appealing, I guess? I can't think of what that rebrand could possibly be though. Not at the moment any way.

Unfortunately, SVO isn't an option as it's now in use by JLR. Besides, "Special Vehicle Operations" became "SVT / Special Vehicle Team" which became Ford Performance.

I do agree "Ecoboost" isn't the most glamorous name, but Ford were building the Ecoboost brand and having it in a Mustang probably makes those that have them in Fiestas and Focus feel "better" about the engine

 

[Twin Turbo]

Everyone wanting premium items standard. If they did that then what could they do for premium? and also then all cars would be 48k stickers and up. The reason for lower trims and not including all this stuff standard is so people can afford cheaper cars. A lot of people wanting all this stuff standard would price a good many people out of owning one.

Whilst I get that, the fact that your average <$20k economy car comes with an 8" infotainment screen means it's hard to justify a 4" one in a $30k Mustang.

Mustang is now punching into premium car territory (definitely in markets outside the US where it's the equivalent of $60k for a GT) and whilst there's always the "you're paying for the engine" excuse, the simple fact is the interior is just about acceptable as it is. Given S650 will need to last until 2030 or thereabouts, it needs to up its game for 2022. At least in my opinion

 

[Brian@BMVK]

I look at all those features people want and all my mind sees is extra weight. Also the car would cost $60k+.

I like what it is. Relatively simple, good looking and performance platform for the masses. You want a luxury sports coupe? There are other brands for that. The only thing I wish for is less weight (more aluminum components, Ford) and better engineered suspension. There's a mix of extreme slop and extreme bind all over the place, both of which make it more difficult to tune for the vehicle dynamics team, and significantly worse performing compared with its competitors.

 

[tranceporter]

Just a few things.

1. Weight about 3500 lbs or less. I know this won't happen but it's nice to dream.

2. Improved build quality and less cost-cutting. No more plastic rattling reverse lockout collars that fail, less annoying rattles and an AC evaporator that lasts more than one South Florida summer would be fantastic.

3. Tremec TR-3160 to replace the MT-82. I've had no issues with my MT-82 but the stock shift feel is garbage and it is now just acceptable with a trans-mounted Barton. I know the 10R80 is a nice automatic but it's 3 pedals or nothing for me.

More power from an evolved Coyote would be nice as well, but if points 2 and 3 are addressed I'd really consider the S650.

 

[BoostRabbitGT]

What I would like to see is a ford factory mod program. Where ford has a subsidiary that produces Ford authorized, ford sold, ford tested and warrantied mods. I know they have ford performance but I mean more like offer tail light options and mid pipe options and body panels and bumpers and seats and sway bars and the such under one roof. Ford knows this car is heavily modified why not get in the game. And have it as long as it is bought from them with a order number and a signed off data base that it was installed by an authorized dealer. then it also keeps warranty. Make parts form other regions available here and so on. I mean they let third parties make a mint off their cars why not get in the game yourself. I know thee are tons of people who dont mod because its not factory or warranty. so lets fix that. I mean look how popular the calibration kit was and is , I think it is still back ordered.

(This post is completely theoretical in nature.)

Okay. I think I like this post-purchase approach better than the "ala carte" pre-purchase approach I proposed. An official aesthetics and performance mod shop that won't void your warranty however you choose to mod your Mustang would be great.

That said, I still think the mods would be just as expensive as if one were to forego the warranty and do straight aftermarket to one's satisfaction.

$10K painted stripes on the GT500 (if I remember right)...could you imagine if you wanted to repaint your entire Mustang at one of these potential official mod shops a throwback color like Gotta Have It Green or Nightmist Blue? (Guess I better be a millionaire/billionaire beforehand---)

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