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This book chronicles the development and evolution of the 2005 Ford Mustang, from the drawing board to production line. How do you reinvent an icon While the Mustang underwent numerous transformations over the past four decades, the basic architecture underpinning the 2004 model dated back to 1979's Fox platform. Ford knew it was time for a change, but in which direction Should the Mustang continue to evolve, making a great leap forward in design Should the car be a faithful reissue of the original, much like the Ford GT echoes the original GT40 The Mustang has seared itself into the country's collective consciousness. While many iterations of the Mustang have existed over the years, with all sorts of engines under the hoodinline fours and sixes, V 6s, turbo fours, V 8s and supercharged V 8sthe public has a pretty good idea of what a Mustang is and isn't. So then, it was perfectly understandable that Ford, in looking to sustain America's love affair with the Mustang, went back to its stylistic rootsa long hood, short rear deck. Not only is the profile familiar to all who sketched Mustangs on their high school notebooks, but so is the detailing, from the grille mounted fog lamps to the three bar taillights. By melding the true character of Mustang into these fully modern offerings, we've endured that even the uninitiated will instantly recognize these cars as Mustangs, says J Mays, Ford group vice president of design. We went beyond their exterior designs to truly understand the extent to which Mustang has embedded itself in American culture. Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgements A Legend Reborn The Philosophy Behind the New Pony Car. Lessons Learned Understanding the Fox Platform and the Identity of the Mustang. Familiar By Design Developing the Mustang's Retro Look. Ponies For The Pony Improving the Mustang's Drivetrain. Agility Rules Making the Best Handling Mustang Ever. Behind The Wheel Experiencing the Mustang From the Driver's Seat. The SVT Connection Past and Future SVT Cobras. The Past As Prelude What the Future has in Store. This book makes and excellent gift for the Ford Mustang aficionado, collector or restorer.
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