Giugiaro has revised the Ford Mustang for the LA Auto Show -- and it doesn't look too bad. What's more, the supercharged concept is 200bhp up on the basic car..
Fabrizio Giugiaro’s favourite details include:
The interior – featuring a dramatic instrument panel that sweeps the width of the car; circular gauges that project from behind the steering wheel; dark brown horsehide-covered headrests with horse logo accents; and seat cushions and backrests elaborately upholstered in dark brown mottled horse hides.
The single curved glass panel that bridges the windshield and rear window, serving as the concept’s roof. Produced by Solutia of Detroit, the panel is made from a special type of crystal that filters out all UVA rays while providing vista views.
Its dramatic doors, which are hinged at the base of the upright A-pillar and open vertically at the touch of a button.
Bespoke taillights, which are three separate elements as found on the 1964 Mustang, but reinterpreted into a more dramatic arrow shape that links to the louvre panels that replace the rear side windows.
The visible curl that sweeps into the crest of the concept’s carbon fiber fenders, hinting at tail fins that defined American cars of the ‘50s.
The sporting-but-elegant unique 20-inch rims, fitted with 275/40 tyres on the front and larger 315/35 tyres on the rear.
Ford Racing improved on the already-robust 300 horsepower all-aluminium 4.6-litre 3-valve V8 engine in the production Mustang GT by adding an inter-cooled twin-screw supercharger for the new concept. Additional improvements include fuel injectors from the Ford GT and a unique engine calibration. Engine air intake is increased with a larger 95 mm mass air meter and a conical air filter. Exhaust performance is enhanced with new Ford Racing mufflers and an X-pipe.
The powertrain upgrades deliver an estimated 500bhp -- some 200bhp more -- complete with a boost level of 11 psi from the Ford Racing supercharger. A high-efficiency Ford Racing aluminium radiator provides increased cooling capability.
Fabrizio Giugiaro’s favourite details include:
The interior – featuring a dramatic instrument panel that sweeps the width of the car; circular gauges that project from behind the steering wheel; dark brown horsehide-covered headrests with horse logo accents; and seat cushions and backrests elaborately upholstered in dark brown mottled horse hides.
The single curved glass panel that bridges the windshield and rear window, serving as the concept’s roof. Produced by Solutia of Detroit, the panel is made from a special type of crystal that filters out all UVA rays while providing vista views.
Its dramatic doors, which are hinged at the base of the upright A-pillar and open vertically at the touch of a button.
Bespoke taillights, which are three separate elements as found on the 1964 Mustang, but reinterpreted into a more dramatic arrow shape that links to the louvre panels that replace the rear side windows.
The visible curl that sweeps into the crest of the concept’s carbon fiber fenders, hinting at tail fins that defined American cars of the ‘50s.
The sporting-but-elegant unique 20-inch rims, fitted with 275/40 tyres on the front and larger 315/35 tyres on the rear.
Ford Racing improved on the already-robust 300 horsepower all-aluminium 4.6-litre 3-valve V8 engine in the production Mustang GT by adding an inter-cooled twin-screw supercharger for the new concept. Additional improvements include fuel injectors from the Ford GT and a unique engine calibration. Engine air intake is increased with a larger 95 mm mass air meter and a conical air filter. Exhaust performance is enhanced with new Ford Racing mufflers and an X-pipe.
The powertrain upgrades deliver an estimated 500bhp -- some 200bhp more -- complete with a boost level of 11 psi from the Ford Racing supercharger. A high-efficiency Ford Racing aluminium radiator provides increased cooling capability.
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