Lest be honest, most Mustang platforms run for a decade at a time... the foxbody was long in the tooth, SN195, SN197... and now S550.
On thing to keep in mind the CD6 Explorer has Aluminum impact beams, Magnesium front end module, Aluminum extruded engine bay rails, cast aluminum shocktowers...
Many people are tracking as such, but not sure if it is or isn't.
Would be exciting if its on the same platform as the explorer.
Extruded aluminum impact beam, magnesium front end module, extruded aluminum engine bay rails, cast aluminum shock towers, lots of scalping in the body structure...
They are building a Mustang inspired 4dr vehicle.
That doesn't mean it's the end of days for the Mustang. If anything it will help it through the times. The Mustang and automobiles in general have always adapted.
There is a reason there is no Muscle cars anymore. Failure to Adapt.
As hybrids and Electrification increases the traditional face of cars will change rapidly. The ICE requires a fair amount of frontal area. Electrification affords the ability to incorporate more aero dynamic features to increase efficiency, or increase performance with more aggressive passive...
Its hard to know for sure unless someone from the Mustang team comments.
However aside from the lights, most of the GT350 components from the A pillar forward are unique. It's volume hasn't exceed tool life. So from a cost perspective it absolutely makes sense.
It would look odd to use the LED...