2018 Mustang official images

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by ivorya

I wonder with the emphasis on aero whether they do intend to push the mustang into more motorsport. ie/ Supercars with Penske and PDA.

I doubt that the designing team has ever heard of Supercars here

[Wretched]

[MITCHAY]

Sounds nice. I really like this one more (as in the pics) than current one we have now. I think I've written off 2017 for a new car but 2018 looks like a good option with this. I prefer 2 doors anyway

[lownloud]

Would love to see Ford tool up and make the flat plane crank motor standard across the board for the Mustang V8. Now that would be something!

[GXL078]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

I doubt that the designing team has ever heard of Supercars here

Our V8 Supercars is shown on sports channels the World over and is quite well known.

[deesun]

Originally Posted by muzman

Really .? Why add more electric gadgets to fail ....what's wrong with a cable ....if it's in the way just relocate it
Don't fix something that ain't broke ....

Cables break too, my trans shifter cable broke, no warning, I was in middle of the street with jetski trailer on about to reverse into driveway, clunk, nothing, no reverse no forward, nothing, nada nought.

[PooDog]

Originally Posted by deesun

Cables break too, my trans shifter cable broke, no warning, I was in middle of the street with jetski trailer on about to reverse into driveway, clunk, nothing, no reverse no forward, nothing, nada nought.

true ...but if a H/B cable breaks you can still park on the flat and leave it in gear....goodluck fixing your electric one at 10pm when youve been out for dinner with the mrs and its hammering down and the H/B wont release

[chrisandsharon]

I like it - beautiful machine. I think it oozes DNA from the original 1st generation model. Personally I did not like the 2/3/4 and 5th generation Mustang. The third generation was absolutely hideous to me, the 4th wasn't much better.
I think the current 6th generation is testament to the original. The DNA from the original is there and I think FORD just nailed it. I take my hat off to the team responsible for the new generation Stang. Very rarely does the new compliment the old, especially after 50 years, but I reckon they did it perfectly and the 2018 model doesn't disappoint. I think the way the pics have been done is great too. I'd hand over my hard earned for one.

[roddy1960]

G'day ..To be honest I've never had a huge interest in Mustangs , not to say I don't like them..I certainly do..Trouble is Falcon rules...Probably always will.

The chance to see them RHD in Australia now though is freakin' awesome .
Unfortunately I've only seen one so far at a distance. It was passing by 50 metres away and the Ecoboost , definitely not the mighty V8 and like the FGX Sprints it's hard to decide if you like a car via photos or video..Now I've had a close up look of the Sprints both V8 and Turbo 6...Wow. I want one.
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To the Stang...Going by numerous reviews on YT and very recent ones in the US on the 2018 version...I think I prefer the looks of the previous variant..
The new one will share a 10 speed auto with the Camaro rival too.Don't like that idea..and the V6 will go too..Lots of interior upgrades will be good though..

Re 10 speed auto..Nup...Why ? It's supposed to be Ford's muscle car isn't it ?
IF i was to ever have a newer Stang..as unlikely as that is given availability , my age by the time there's a few used floating about and cost of same it'd have to be a the 5 litre N/A V8 with the six speed manual box..

Cheers Rod..

[roddy1960]

Originally Posted by chrisandsharon

I like it - beautiful machine. I think it oozes DNA from the original 1st generation model. Personally I did not like the 2/3/4 and 5th generation Mustang. The third generation was absolutely hideous to me, the 4th wasn't much better.
I think the current 6th generation is testament to the original. The DNA from the original is there and I think FORD just nailed it. I take my hat off to the team responsible for the new generation Stang. Very rarely does the new compliment the old, especially after 50 years, but I reckon they did it perfectly and the 2018 model doesn't disappoint. I think the way the pics have been done is great too. I'd hand over my hard earned for one.

G'day .. Not including the 2018 of course but there is an awesome and I do mean awesome documentary out there for the design and development of the first Mustang for both US and world wide markets . It's a fascinating story , the deadlines to be ready for the 2014 50th Anniversary , the design issues , the way to market the car..etc.. The doco was called Supercar Superbuild Ford Mustang . It was shown on Discovery Channel ,Smithsonian and Quest . It's Series 1 Episode 7 on Discovery (where I saw it) and I'd be surprised if it's not on DVD..Every new Mustang owner should get a copy in the glovebox. It's that good.. A few weeks ago in the Mustang section of AFF I posted a couple of links to trailers/ tasters of the doco..Have a look for it...I'd be shocked if/when you see the full thing you don't like it . I'll post a link to the Smithsonian Channel promo vid for the doco in the Video thread for you now.. ... Cheers Rod..

[chrisandsharon]

Cheers Rod,

Would be very interested in watching that, I'll see if I can check it out tonight.

[barra240t]

Some more:

[4stanger]

Hey Barra240T, about when do you reckon we will see these MY18 Mustangs on our shores delivered to customers?

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by 4stanger

Hey Barra240T, about when do you reckon we will see these MY18 Mustangs on our shores delivered to customers?

Can't really see anything happening until next year

[adz137]

Originally Posted by 4stanger

Hey Barra240T, about when do you reckon we will see these MY18 Mustangs on our shores delivered to customers?

According to the motor mag article below late 2018.

https://www.motormag.com.au/news/170...aust-rev-video

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by adz137

According to the motor mag article below late 2018.

https://www.motormag.com.au/news/170...aust-rev-video

They have no idea the article is click bait.

I'm tipping its Qtr 1 2018.

[4stanger]

It will be interesting to see how the export Mustang supply goes then,
will there be a period where there are no Mustangs being exported to Australia (& NZ)?

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by 4stanger

It will be interesting to see how the export Mustang supply goes then,
will there be a period where there are no Mustangs being exported to Australia (& NZ)?

I doubt it.

[The Stylist]

Originally Posted by barra240t

Some more:

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That Boss 302 is lurking in the above picture - another hint from Ford?

[GasoLane]

Don't forget that 'Murrica is probably the only place where you can buy a 2018 car in August 2017.

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Don't forget that 'Murrica is probably the only place where you can buy a 2018 car in August 2017.

I remember going in to buy a new 2009 Subaru Forester in July 2008 so it's not just the yanks.

[XWGT]

Damn those new shots make it look like a Mazda 6/ Mitsubishi VRX at the front

The nose now looks way too long on the side shots and the