amk91
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Being that I made the discovery 10 months ago Kemal Curic was designer of the S550, I recently checked his updated resume. According to that and a Ford insider's October 2012 commentary, the S550 final design was frozen around December 1, 2012 for August 2014 start of production. It took 6 months for prototypes to be built and hit the road in June 2013.
October 5, 2012 commentary on S550 design process
Actual design stage they were probably at in September/October 2012:
S550 Designer Resume points to design development ending in December 2012.
Original 2012 1:1 S550 design models
This all came after September 2012 design clinics, that followed a design direction change-up by Ford executives in early-mid 2012. In midst of this, many interpretations were off-point in being heavily Evos inspired or merely PSed S-197s.
Shortly after that, John McBride, known here as JohnnyGMachine, did these beautiful sketches of his in March and April 2013(red GT500).
The very first interpretation of the S550, that was not only sexy, but a realistic and feasible design direction, hot on the heels of Ford's design team. He did this in only having this November 2012 test mule as a genuine reference.
His sketches led everyone in the right direction to the actual S550 design that had been finalized a few months earlier in December 2012. He was unfairly accused of making a "Camaro look alike", which turned out to the best and most accurate "conceptual" sketch of the S550.(Chazcron got the production version right)
Prior to March/April 2013, I hardly paid attention on development of the S550 due to little info. After seeing this exact image below that same month, I fell in love with it and became very focused on the S550.:love:
When one uses the "Search Google for this image" to research his silver drawing, this 2015 Mustang GT video still is considered similar and recommended. That's how good it was, as it looks exactly like an actual S550 concept design sketch. He knew there would no longer be a side scoop, when many disputed his theory. The sketch's headlights also have an interpretation of the gills seen on the production model.
He's done similarly in the past with the Camaro concept. Before these photos of it were leaked in late 2005.
If it wasn't for his then-new direction Wild Speed and Chazcron may have not come up with these early renders of theirs as easily without later clues(prototypes, CAD files). Chazcron later on improved his accuracy after the August 20th leak and became even more dead on.
Wildspeed-July 2013
Chazcron renders from before 8/20/13 leak
Chazcron(also jjw) from there on out nailed it down to a tee, that one can only wonder how much it concerned Ford executives. Unfortunately, too many detractors outside M6G doubted the validity of his(their) renders, They overvalued Jalopnik's inaccurate render below and stupid C&D's bogus leak that stole from him(them).
Jalopnik
C&D
Chazcron vs. C&D
By December 5th, it was obvious Chazcron & jjw practically spoiled everyone with a 99% leaked S550 by 6-8 weeks and deserved the utmost thanks/applause.
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I only bring this up to credit everyone that were heavy forces in developing(Ford personnel) and previewing (M6G members, Mustang community, etc.). Hope this isn't exactly a pointless thread.
October 5, 2012 commentary on S550 design process
Actual design stage they were probably at in September/October 2012:
S550 Designer Resume points to design development ending in December 2012.
Original 2012 1:1 S550 design models
This all came after September 2012 design clinics, that followed a design direction change-up by Ford executives in early-mid 2012. In midst of this, many interpretations were off-point in being heavily Evos inspired or merely PSed S-197s.
Shortly after that, John McBride, known here as JohnnyGMachine, did these beautiful sketches of his in March and April 2013(red GT500).
The very first interpretation of the S550, that was not only sexy, but a realistic and feasible design direction, hot on the heels of Ford's design team. He did this in only having this November 2012 test mule as a genuine reference.
His sketches led everyone in the right direction to the actual S550 design that had been finalized a few months earlier in December 2012. He was unfairly accused of making a "Camaro look alike", which turned out to the best and most accurate "conceptual" sketch of the S550.(Chazcron got the production version right)
Prior to March/April 2013, I hardly paid attention on development of the S550 due to little info. After seeing this exact image below that same month, I fell in love with it and became very focused on the S550.:love:
When one uses the "Search Google for this image" to research his silver drawing, this 2015 Mustang GT video still is considered similar and recommended. That's how good it was, as it looks exactly like an actual S550 concept design sketch. He knew there would no longer be a side scoop, when many disputed his theory. The sketch's headlights also have an interpretation of the gills seen on the production model.
He's done similarly in the past with the Camaro concept. Before these photos of it were leaked in late 2005.
If it wasn't for his then-new direction Wild Speed and Chazcron may have not come up with these early renders of theirs as easily without later clues(prototypes, CAD files). Chazcron later on improved his accuracy after the August 20th leak and became even more dead on.
Wildspeed-July 2013
Chazcron renders from before 8/20/13 leak
Chazcron(also jjw) from there on out nailed it down to a tee, that one can only wonder how much it concerned Ford executives. Unfortunately, too many detractors outside M6G doubted the validity of his(their) renders, They overvalued Jalopnik's inaccurate render below and stupid C&D's bogus leak that stole from him(them).
Jalopnik
C&D
Chazcron vs. C&D
By December 5th, it was obvious Chazcron & jjw practically spoiled everyone with a 99% leaked S550 by 6-8 weeks and deserved the utmost thanks/applause.
I only bring this up to credit everyone that were heavy forces in developing(Ford personnel) and previewing (M6G members, Mustang community, etc.). Hope this isn't exactly a pointless thread.
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