Boy, Ford really got what it wanted this past week: nonstop chatter about its 2010 Mustang redesign. It only took a
new website, a
story contest, a
film contest and a
mess of leaks to build up the hype.
But now that the hype is built up and the damn thing has been revealed, what can you do? Ford has the answer: omit one crucial piece of the puzzle until the next big auto show in Detroit.
And that's exactly what they've done. Sure enough, if you review the SPEED Channel
coverage, you'll find that Ford Executive Vice President Mark Fields hinted in the unveiling that the company will "reveal yet another chapter in the Mustang story." Another chapter? I'm not complaining, but how big is this freakin' book?
So now comes speculation over the next "chapter."
The most likely? With the guts already in place, Ford would only need to make a few aesthetic tweaks to pump out the next-gen Shelby GT500.
The most anticipated? Ford has yet to respond to the aggressive
aftermarket replicas of its Boss Mustang and speculation for an official model release has grown among enthusiasts in the past year. It is the logical next step, and it would be sweet.
The least anticipated? Ford's
Eco-Boost technology for the 2010 Mustang is no secret, but they could quite possibly run off on an eco-friendly tangent and release a green concept. Most enthusiasts are all for development of cleaner, more efficient technologies. But when it comes to their Mustangs, power comes first, and this option is probably the least hoped for.
StangPlanet will keep you updated with any "leaks" if they do happen before January.
What do you think - what would you prefer to see revealed in Detroit?