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125cc street bikes can be awesome fun. I come from the days when Kawasaki & Yamaha 2-strokes were some of the quickest small street bikes around... I had two RD125s and an RD400 in the late '70s. All were a blast!

Your point was understood; we didn't just suddenly dump piston engines for turbine. We didn't see too many turbines on the road back then, did we? That doesn't mean other technologies haven't been developing and aren't about to finally happen - in a big way. My point, is that I think it'll...

Look how far car tech has come since then. Available technology is changing faster now than ever before, in our recorded history. Try to picture where it will be in just a few more years.:)

You can have fun with that... I have to climb a -steep- street that my place is on, as well as going through some steep esses; too much speed going down and you're into a tree. Not really fun, nor safe with the family in the car. Yes, with proper tires & chains you can drive in it, but you feel...

That torque rating is most likely read directly at the armature (s) - that one was a dual, inline motor. I haven't read up on the build of that particular Mustang, but a gearbox isn't always used in electric conversions. Reverse can be as simple as reversing motor polarity with a switch, but for...

And I suspect that Ford may see that the same way, and produce an AWD performance car called something other than "Mustang". I'd be happy with a two-door AWD Focus RS... ;) Ford really should offer a toy that's as capable as their AWD competition from Subaru, Mitsubishi, Audi, etc.

yes, off topic... Yes, I know it's off topic, but here's a look at what some Mustang enthusiasts are doing with limited funds. Imagine the future with improved batteries and stronger motors. This old Mustang converted to electric, is making over 700 HP/1800 TQ!: http://www.zombie222.com/home.html

Geeze... a bit narrow-minded, me thinks. Why is it that people refuse to see that a fast electric can make 1000 foot-pounds of torque at 0 RPM, and can rev to the moon making a ton of HP? What's with people? Are you all just needing that "traditional V8 sound" to make you feel good? You still...

I completely agree on this. Electrics ARE the performance cars of tomorrow. I don't care how much HP the future gasoline cars can make; electrics will make more and with better torque. Believe it.

Not up winding, iced mountain roads, you wouldn't. I live in Socal mountains @ 6000'. My current Mustangs won't leave the garage when it's icy out. AWD is perfect, but I'm not sure that I'd want it in my Mustang. Maybe, but depends on how good an AWD system Ford can devise for it, as compared to...

Sorry; an assumption on my part, based on previous "noise cancelling" systems. Still not a feature I'd be coughing $ up for, but have at it, if you like. I usually cruise with either stereo on OR windows down; I don't mind hearing my exhaust while driving the canyons. :)

You're probably right. Wouldn't be an issue for me, if I were shopping for an inexpensive new Mustang. Base model is the cleanest canvas; right? A few tasteful bolt-ons, and you'd have a nice car that's more suitable to your individual style (if that's what you're into). I understand that some...

Merely meaning that audio volume goes up as car velocity increases. Whoopie. Not a feature that would make me cancel or place an order for a car that I like. Best thing to help decide between the V8 or turbo 4 Mustang... WAIT 'TILL REVIEWS ARE IN (and drive each first - duh) !! BTW - since the...

Here, in SoCal where I live (Los Padres National Forest). Also right at 6000'.

Just thought some of you Mustang lovers may like this; I sure do. An electric converted '68 Mustang. Supposedly, this car runs 10's and has a 125 mile cruise range. When will Ford build us one? Opinions?

I say, ESPECIALLY if it's all electric. I'm waiting anxiously for the day Ford gives us a fast AWD electric Mustang !!! I still don't understand how anyone can't see the potential of 600+ foot pounds torque, right from zero RPM... YOWZA !

"Up-badging" has never been cool. Cool was either no badges or base model badges on the top model. I prefer no badges. Keep 'em guessing.

I think most are here because of interest in the new Mustang, and not to worship or diss the new model. Pretty odd comment about a '13 Mustang GT driver who happens to like a feature on his car, from someone driving a what... BRZ? That's kind of funny. Are you serious man? Gonna tell me to go...

Size and weight of the original Mustangs would be ideal - in future Mustangs. Remember that those original Mustangs, too, got larger and heavier as new model years came. The US market wanted a larger, bigger engine cruiser. That changed drastically around '73, when oil prices went crazy. I think...

I'm a fan of the '05-'09 S197 body, and the best of those would be '08-'09 Bullitt for the GTs and again, '08-'09 for the GT500s (the KR in particular...). :)