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Robert · 01-02-2007, 11:56 AM

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ford Motor Co. will introduce a 4-door, V-8 concept-car carrying most of the mechanical underpinnings of its popular Mustang sports car, the company said in a recent statement.

With its six-speed manual gearbox, low roof-line and massive 22-inch wheels, the design is targeted at driving enthusiasts looking for a bold design but who can't fit the family in a two-door coupe.

The car will be officially unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week.

The Interceptor is similar in design and spirit to Chrysler's popular Dodge Charger sedan.

"The Interceptor concept is a sedan, but with the heart and soul of a performance car," Freeman Thomas, director of Ford's North American strategic design department, said in a statement.

Powering the square-shouldered sedan is a 400-horsepower Ford Racing 5.0-liter V-8 engine, a variant of the 4.6-liter currently in the Mustang GT.

Like the Mustang, the car is rear-wheel drive with a solid rear axle.

Inside, the interceptor boasts a black leather interior with contrasting caramel stitching on the seats.

Other features include a speedometer and tachometer with needles that start at the center and move opposite each other as speed and RPM climb. Ford intentionally kept many other extras out of the cabin.

"This car is about restraint, and not clouding the driving experience with too much technology," said Thomas. "There aren't a lot of layers between the driver and the road."

The car's four bucket seats sport four-point seat belts that go over both shoulders. The rear seats have belts that inflate in the event of a crash to minimize belt-related injuries.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/02/ford_interceptor/

CD5Passion · 01-02-2007, 12:02 PM

eewwwwiiieeeeee

GT40FIED · 01-02-2007, 05:26 PM

Looks like Ford is trying to catch the eye of police depts. so they'll replace all their Crown Vics.

Robert · 01-02-2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT40FIED

Looks like Ford is trying to catch the eye of police depts. so they'll replace all their Crown Vics.

That's how I saw it.

ebpda9 · 01-02-2007, 08:51 PM

vord version of the 300c. and yeah the 4 door rustang is called falcon in the world down under.

Gone · 01-03-2007, 07:18 AM

That's just gross.

Racing Rice · 01-05-2007, 07:42 AM

I'd drive it.

01-02-2007, 11:56 AM	#1
Robert R-Tard Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 612	Ford reveals Mustang-based concept NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Ford Motor Co. will introduce a 4-door, V-8 concept-car carrying most of the mechanical underpinnings of its popular Mustang sports car, the company said in a recent statement. With its six-speed manual gearbox, low roof-line and massive 22-inch wheels, the design is targeted at driving enthusiasts looking for a bold design but who can't fit the family in a two-door coupe. The car will be officially unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. The Interceptor is similar in design and spirit to Chrysler's popular Dodge Charger sedan. "The Interceptor concept is a sedan, but with the heart and soul of a performance car," Freeman Thomas, director of Ford's North American strategic design department, said in a statement. Powering the square-shouldered sedan is a 400-horsepower Ford Racing 5.0-liter V-8 engine, a variant of the 4.6-liter currently in the Mustang GT. Like the Mustang, the car is rear-wheel drive with a solid rear axle. Inside, the interceptor boasts a black leather interior with contrasting caramel stitching on the seats. Other features include a speedometer and tachometer with needles that start at the center and move opposite each other as speed and RPM climb. Ford intentionally kept many other extras out of the cabin. "This car is about restraint, and not clouding the driving experience with too much technology," said Thomas. "There aren't a lot of layers between the driver and the road." The car's four bucket seats sport four-point seat belts that go over both shoulders. The rear seats have belts that inflate in the event of a crash to minimize belt-related injuries. http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/02/ford_interceptor/

01-02-2007, 12:02 PM	#2
CD5Passion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santa Barbara, California Age: 38 Posts: 5,446	eewwwwiiieeeeee __________________

01-02-2007, 05:26 PM	#3
GT40FIED Best...mod...ever Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: At the end of the longest line Age: 43 Posts: 7,451	Looks like Ford is trying to catch the eye of police depts. so they'll replace all their Crown Vics. __________________ 1984 1/2 Mustang GT350 #842, Faster than you...nuff said Anna Fan Club President/Dictator Someday, in the event that mankind actually figures out what it is that this world actually revoles around, thousands of people are going to be shocked and perplexed that it was not them. Sometimes this includes me. "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." - George Orwell Welcome to the new Amerika

01-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#5
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	vord version of the 300c. and yeah the 4 door rustang is called falcon in the world down under. __________________

01-03-2007, 07:18 AM	#6
Gone Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Age: 35 Posts: 143	That's just gross. __________________

01-05-2007, 07:42 AM	#7
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 45 Posts: 7,985	I'd drive it. __________________ Racing Rice

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