New Spy Photos of the GT/CS

[Talan423]

Just found these today.


http://www.stangsunleashed.com/index.php?categoryid=3&p17_sectionid=15


Tom

 

[Mustanglvr]

How cheap looking is that! The rear spoiler is not very aerodynamic. Its looks like an extra piece of plastic they had laying around and just slapped it on there. And EEEEEWWW!!!, The California Special script is a sticker! There is a mustang on the grill and on the center caps. I don`t like it at all. Whats with the fiberglass being all scuffed up anyway? What did they do, take it stump jumping? I think they need to go back to the ol` drawing board.:tongue:

 

[68gt390]

That's pretty much what we've already seen. Looks pretty cheap to me. At least it's got duel exhaust. Guess I've accomplished one of my New Years resolutions - I've just saved me some money. They won't be selling one of those to me. :icon_dead


Don

 

[PNewitt]

WOW.

thanks, Tom for finding those photos.

I can see how dissappointing it looks now...

But...

(see below post)

Paul N.

 

[rvrtrash]

The only positive thing I can say is at least they made a small attempt to make the rear spoiler more like the '68.:sad: I don't think Ford dealers will want us to show our cars next to it when it comes out because it will highlight just how pathetic the new one is. I may have to wait a few years to find an '05 V-6 car for cheap and build my own the way it should have been done.
Steve

 

[PNewitt]

...this just in...

Two Words:

"TEST MULE".

Don't believe everything you see.

I'll tell you more later (when I can).

Paul N.

 

[HCS@CT]

Well that's good to hear you say that Paul. Because right now it dos'nt look like California made anything happen. I mean in "68 Ford took parts right from the Shelby bins. Why coudn't they do it again? I've seen a duck tail spoiler side scoops and a heat exanger hood out there. All they need is one more red brake light on the inside on each side some hood locks and square fogs and whala. Oh and put the GT/CS on the scoops please. Bunch of cheese balls. Something on the quarter panels too I know they can do it. Put the designers tha did the Ford GT on this one they did a great job on that one.

 

[luisa2552]

Isn't that a different spoiler than on the first 'spy' photos that came out? I think the first pictures had a spoiler like what's available for the regular mustang. Don't like either of them!:icon_no: I'll stick with my 68 any day!

 

[Jayscal]

Test mule or not, that just wallows in lameness.

 

[PNewitt]

Not to worry about the spoiler. It's not the "one". My hope is that they use the GT-500 spoiler. This would make the CS a very unique production Mustang--the only one with the Shelby spoiler! (a MAJOR marketing point!!)

It would set it apart from all the others--and the dealer mods, too. I just hope that SVT "allows" a Shelby part or two over to Ford.

Funny--it wasn't a problem in 1968. Ford & Shelby Automotive (and A.O. Smith) worked together like it was all one company!

I also wouldn't fret over the hood, either.

Better things are coming!

Paul.

 

[390cs68rcode]

Not to worry about the spoiler. It's not the "one". My hope is that they use the GT-500 spoiler. This would make the CS a very unique production Mustang--the only one with the Shelby spoiler! (a MAJOR marketing point!!)

It would set it apart from all the others--and the dealer mods, too. I just hope that SVT "allows" a Shelby part or two over to Ford.

Funny--it wasn't a problem in 1968. Ford & Shelby Automotive (and A.O. Smith) worked together like it was all one company!

I also wouldn't fret over the hood, either.

Better things are coming!

Paul.

Sounds like Paul knows more than he is telling us. :smile:

 

[Redwingrobb]

:wink: Paul, you can tell us, we won't tell....

 

[BroadwayBlue]

Motor Trend April 2006 - MT Confidential

I saw this last night in the Motor Trend MT Confidential column.

"... With it's market share tanking, you'd think Ford would be milking the Mustang for all it's worth. Think again. Word is plans for annual releases of special-edition models like the Bullitt were axed by former product chief Phil Martens. Only one survives: the Boss. This will get the 5.4-liter V-8 from the Shelby GT500, but minus the supercharger. Stripped-down interior and options package will keep weight down and performance up ... Meanwhile, Ford product-planning boss Elena Ford has apparently taken exception to suggestions she doesn't like performance cars. She was quick to point out at a recent high-level meeting at Dearborn that she has a GT500 on order..."

The full column is attached below.

 

[PNewitt]

No word on the CS being "axed" at this end...!

In fact, here is some more info just out today:

Four Colors: Redfire, Vista Blue, Performance White, and Performance Black (so far).

Available as a GT ONLY. No V-6 GT/CS cars will be made.

If you want a Shelby rear spoiler, it will fit into the same decklid holes as the GT Spoiler. For now--the GT Spoiler will be the one used on the CS. You will be able to get the Shelby one put on (and painted) at the dealer. I'm "lobbying" to have this spoiler as an "official accessory" for the GT/CS. This spoiler should make it look pretty hot! Especially on the convertible.

To see what that Shelby spoiler looks like (and the rest of that other GT-500 car as well-LOL), go to: http://www.automobilemag.com/photo_gallery/0505_shelby_gt500/

Paul N.

 

[PNewitt]

Here's a rough idea I did quickly in photoshop--of what a red one would look like with the Shelby Spoiler (Shelby Wheels not included).

Paul Newitt

 

[PNewitt]

...and, of course, we can dream of what we'd really like..

Who knows? "Someone" will make aftermarket taillights like these. Note the CS decklid stripe in white, too.

Paul Newitt (my really quick photoshop re-do).

 

[PNewitt]

The "perfect" wheels for the new CS would be the "CS67", as seen on:

http://www.carrollshelbywheels.com/

Paul N.

 

[luisa2552]

I like Pauls version of the deck lid and lights. Hopepully someone at Ford will too.

 

[PNewitt]

Here is what California Ford dealers are selling: modified Mustangs for the showroom, made by "California Concepts", of So, Calif.

CC makes van conversions and truck parts in fiberglass.etc.

Note the rear spoiler. Most parts like these are attached with special automotive 3M tape.

Paul N.

 

[68gt390]

I'm sorry but, sounds like another Roush or Saleen deal to me. Charge you an extra $10,000 just for a few fiberglass pieces. Sorry but, I'm not interested at this point. :tongue:

Don