Too big and heavy - was hoping the downsizing rumours were true. The fact that Ford won't release the weight makes it obvious that they failed to cut the fat. Even the new version of the Vette which unlike the new Stang made extensive use of lightweight materials wound up being heavier - it's...
According to the Motor Trend first look,
Can anyone definitively confirm this re the rev-matching manuals? I have seen no reference to it elsewhere which makes me think this is likely a mistake. I really hope this is available, Porsche, Corvette, 370Z, hell even the MINI are offering this now...
These new images confirm my initial impression that the greenhouse is disproportionately small relative to the lower body, resulting in lousy outward visibility and a weird overall look. ("Hey, look, someone's tacked a Porsche greenhouse on a Mustang body!")
This. :amen: It looks like someone cut the roof and greenhouse off a 1st-gen Cayman and pasted it on a Mustang body - totally out of whack.
The poor visibility alone is going to be enough to dissuade many buyers - some of whom held back from getting a Camaro for this exact reason.
Biggest disappointment here is Ford's caving in to the current trend for bunker-style greenhouses, high beltlines, and slits for windows. This thing is going to have the driving visibility of a Camaro. :crazy:
Wow, NOT digging that rear overhang, it's about a foot too long - looks like an Olds 98 from the 70s. (Ok that is a bit of an exaggeration...) I thought this car was supposed to be getting significantly smaller, sure doesn't look that way.
The new M235i is starting to look like a better...