2018 Mustang Refresh (Prototype) First Look!

As it was mentioned in the 1st post, I have heard that 2018 will have a revised front end and rear

Maybe it's just the angle but those tail lights definitely look slanted or like the outer tri-bar is lower or smaller than the middle one.

BmacIL said:

Those are Roush wheels. Since this was likely a calibration prototype (thus the fuel purge and flanged exhaust tips), it has also spent a fair amount of time at Roush's facility for instrumentation.

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i'll say they are 2010 Shelby GT500 Wheels:

Interesting. Curious to see what engine\drivetrain updates are coming if any. If I'm not mistaken the s197 2013 refresh was just cosmetic changes to the exterior.

same body style.. my eyes hurt from looking at the spiral dots

GBstang said:

Interesting. Curious to see what engine\drivetrain updates are coming if any. If I'm not mistaken the s197 2013 refresh was just cosmetic changes to the exterior.

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with the 2017 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 and Raptor getting the 10 speed automatic, I wouldn't be surprise the 2018 Automatic will be a 10 speed

NoReins said:

i'll say they are 2010 Shelby GT500 Wheels:

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Good call. Those are them. They do look similar to the Roush 20" wheels, too.

http://www.roushperformance.com/par...-Aluminum-Wheel-20-inch-TPMS-275-35-Tire.html

NoReins said:

with the 2017 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 and Raptor getting the 10 speed automatic, I wouldn't be surprise the 2018 Automatic will be a 10 speed

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Agreed and would be nice upgrade for those in the market for an automatic.

GBstang said:

Agreed and would be nice upgrade for those in the market for an automatic.

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It's pretty much been acknowledge that the 10 speed is coming in the Mustang from the various dealer/service guides/screens, etc.

Curious to see how much of this will apply for the EU model

The wheels are just 2010-2012 GT500 Wheels. Nothing new. They won't be THE wheels come the car hitting dealers in the future. These are sold through the Ford Racing catalog and Ford has tons of them laying around. They probably just through them on the car because they were readily available.

John577 said:

Seems the tri-bar in the headlights have a complete new look:

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Hopefully larger and more distinct. The one thing missing from the Mustang is a visible ID that it's a Mustang coming up on you. A few cars like the new Maxima, Audis, etc all have a visual ID with their front lights/look that you can see what's approaching you.

Is the current hood "bulge" really that big of a deal to a lot of people? I'm not seeing what the issue is. Maybe I'm missing something?

I'm actually adding on a hood scoop once my car gets delivered.

Looking forward to seeing the new refresh but won't be trading or selling my 15' to get one. If i do trade it will be for the 7th gen but that depends on if i even will like that.

Double said:

Curious to see how much of this will apply for the EU model

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I'm hoping all of it.........but it may be a question of when.

I'm also hoping it doesn't make economical sense for Ford to build pre and post facelift S550s at the same time (although I'm sure it's technically possible).

The only fly in the ointment is the recent screen shot that refers to the new 10-speed auto as "US Market only". Time will tell what that means.