Photo: jlord8 / Instagram
Right now, as the first 2024 Ford Mustang reviews are coming in from the press and across social media, everyone is asking a simple question – are we getting the S650 out to dealerships in time, indeed?
The Blue Oval Company has a dreadful strategy for its new model releases. They like to hype everyone about ultra-important apparitions, like the reinvented sixth-gen Bronco, the latest Ranger Raptor, or the seventh-gen Mustang, and then wait months or even years before starting to sell them.
And in many cases, they also incur massive delays that further postpone the promised delivery strategy. Anyway, there have been lots of rumors about the same thing happening with the S650 Mustang – most recently, we heard the European markets are only getting the latest iteration in early 2024. But at least the company opened the tap for press Mustangs, and reviews are finally pouring in – that's usually the final step before deliveries kick off.
That means Ford enthusiasts are free to wonder if the Detroit automaker will indeed respect its promise of starting sales this summer. Interestingly, some folks think a little further – what if the EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse models are not enough, even if they are presented in two body styles, aka the fastback coupe and Convertible? And some even decided to take matters into their hands.
Or rather, at the tip of their CGI brushes, as is the case here with the imaginative realm of digital car content creators. Jim, the virtual artist known as jlord8 on social media, has quickly CGI-noticed there's a need for additional S650 Mustang variants as not everyone is happy with the way Dark Horses turned out, for example.
So, he momentarily abandoned all of the General Motors-related digital projects and embarked on the journey of slightly altering the S650 Mustang into a notchback coupe instead of a traditional fastback. Remember that this is not blasphemous regarding historical accuracy, as the original Mustang was offered as a two-door hardtop, fastback, and convertible.
Interestingly, this virtual design allows us to pose a different question – what if this Mustang notchback could pave the way for making the beloved pony car a little more affordable? Currently, the base EcoBoost Fastback kicks off at $30,920 with 315 horsepower, and that is not cheap at all, right? But what if with a few subtle tweaks – like the reworked three-box style and a slimmer front end just as this Mustang Notchback portrays – alongside a de-tuned 2.3-liter turbo mill Ford would be able to give America a $25k pony car?
Of course, both the Mustang Notchback seen here and our cry for a more affordable S650 are entirely wishful thinking. Ford will probably not invest in retooling the assembly line for a third body style, and they will certainly not miss the opportunity to extract as much cash as possible from fans – especially now that the 2024 Camaro and 2023 Challenger are facing retirement.
And in many cases, they also incur massive delays that further postpone the promised delivery strategy. Anyway, there have been lots of rumors about the same thing happening with the S650 Mustang – most recently, we heard the European markets are only getting the latest iteration in early 2024. But at least the company opened the tap for press Mustangs, and reviews are finally pouring in – that's usually the final step before deliveries kick off.
That means Ford enthusiasts are free to wonder if the Detroit automaker will indeed respect its promise of starting sales this summer. Interestingly, some folks think a little further – what if the EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse models are not enough, even if they are presented in two body styles, aka the fastback coupe and Convertible? And some even decided to take matters into their hands.
Or rather, at the tip of their CGI brushes, as is the case here with the imaginative realm of digital car content creators. Jim, the virtual artist known as jlord8 on social media, has quickly CGI-noticed there's a need for additional S650 Mustang variants as not everyone is happy with the way Dark Horses turned out, for example.
So, he momentarily abandoned all of the General Motors-related digital projects and embarked on the journey of slightly altering the S650 Mustang into a notchback coupe instead of a traditional fastback. Remember that this is not blasphemous regarding historical accuracy, as the original Mustang was offered as a two-door hardtop, fastback, and convertible.
Interestingly, this virtual design allows us to pose a different question – what if this Mustang notchback could pave the way for making the beloved pony car a little more affordable? Currently, the base EcoBoost Fastback kicks off at $30,920 with 315 horsepower, and that is not cheap at all, right? But what if with a few subtle tweaks – like the reworked three-box style and a slimmer front end just as this Mustang Notchback portrays – alongside a de-tuned 2.3-liter turbo mill Ford would be able to give America a $25k pony car?
Of course, both the Mustang Notchback seen here and our cry for a more affordable S650 are entirely wishful thinking. Ford will probably not invest in retooling the assembly line for a third body style, and they will certainly not miss the opportunity to extract as much cash as possible from fans – especially now that the 2024 Camaro and 2023 Challenger are facing retirement.
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