I think part of the reason is that the side profiles are a bit weak. With bad lighting, the side details are washed out which as you said "bland".
Take a look at this properly photographed picture. Maybe the Mustang design is a bit more sensitive to lighting than other cars. I guess seeing...
I think the strut towers is only part of the equation. The strut is slightly tilted forward so the wheels will be a bit further to the front. If you look at the M3 strut towers placement below, there are pretty are back as well. I think it has to do with weight saving upfront. BMW goes to...
Pic request: open hood with engine placement with respect to front wheels
Does anyone have a pic with the engine placement relative to the front wheel? My guess is it will probably the similar to the current car. The closest I've seen is this pic below but it's hard to see how the front of...
But the flexing will be on the rubber bushing and not on the actual chassis right? So when driving, you probably don't feel the body flex but more like the slight swaying sensation from the subframe only?