Does that Mustang have an electric engine? There's no grille for air intake... won't that defeat the purpose of being a muscle car, especially a Mustang?

It's like if California made a sports car.

Yes

‘Tis powered by the stupidity of electric motors

I like electric motors, especially Formula E cars, but to put one in a so-called Mustang, that's just not right. Muscle cars (and Mustang in particular) have always been known for the throaty growl of the engine through the exhaust.

I wouldn’t be mad if they created an electric Mustang based on the real Mustang

But they made it a crossover which is just wrong

Yeah, why call it a Mustang? Call it a Clydesdale for all I care, but an electric crossover is not a Mustang.

Yeah

I think they should make a new Falcon

An Essay Against the 2021 Mustang

The most iconic car in American history has been scrubbed clean of its roots: the Ford Mustang. With corporations leaning towards carbon-free life backed by electric power, the automotive industry appears to be the next to adhere to this standard. Ford is the first major automotive brand to make a drastic transition to electric automobiles. In this process, Ford is ruining some of the most iconic cars in American history. A prime example of this is the Ford Mustang.
If one were to mention the Ford Mustang in conversation, everyone would picture the performance-centered coupe with the signature triple-line taillights. With the rise of electric cars, Ford wishes to completely destroy this reputation and essentially create a new design from scratch. The 2021 model of the Ford Mustang features a four-door crossover body, all powered electrically. What exactly will the Mustang lose? Firstly, the design reminiscent of a racing horse is taken away. Moreover, the growl of the 5.2 liter V8 engine (or the four-cylinder, depending on the model) has been replaced a silent battery. Most automotive enthusiasts enjoy the sounds a gasoline-powered engine emits and its uniqueness to the specific model. A silent car is, simply put, not as enjoyable. The masculinity and strength of the Mustang is gone; its replacement is the family-friendly, weak, run-of-the-mill electric car.
The once-iconic Ford Mustang and its roots have apparently met their end. America’s most well-known sports car has been replaced by an average family car centered more on carbon cleanliness rather than performance. Oddly enough, it appears the direction taken by this model is similar to the average male; once strong and masculine, now weak and scared and depressing. In conclusion, this car (if I dare compare it to a real car) is a downgrade from the Mustang we all knew.

And this hunk of metal is $14,000 more than the 2020 gas-powered model!

(not my best work but it gets the point across)

Nice

GT3 startup

The new electric SUV Ford Mustang is a bigger disgrace to cars than an LS swapped RX-7.

LS swapped RX-7 is only acceptable if the rotary engine is damaged to an extent where it is unreasonable to repair

I can understand that.

But is seems like a lot of car companies now are just dragging their legacy through the mud...

Yeah

Cough cough new Supra

The Chevy Impala went from full born dragster to full boring drag sir.

Yep

I wish there were more auto companies paying homage to their history not destroying it.

I also wish there was a way for electric motors to sound cool.

Some how classic toy trains did it.

Most car manufacturers have actually taken to playing engine noises through the speakers of the car. Some even put small speakers outside for the same purpose.

A buzzy low pitch electrical growl with a powerful whine as it got faster.

This is a 1957 toy train and all the sounds you’re hearing are coming from the little 25 volt AC motor.

@slogs I think that if they had put more power behind the GT86, then it would have been more of a Supra than what we currently have.

Yeah

Imagine if electric cars sounded like this train but more awesome?

Formula E cars sound great, but they're also going much faster than highway speeds.

Looks cool, but I think if you want to talk trains we should go to arts and crafts or photography.

yeah, shame there's no place they properly fit in on here

The only reason I mentioned toy trains here because I think the old ones from the 1930’s and 50’s have a really cool electric motor sound that might be awesome if electric cars had a similar engine noise.

Of course my picture doesn't show but it actually has the diesel sounds etc. But still goes back to what I said that there isn't really a place on the server where we won't be basically spamming something that is barely on topic.

Yeah... I posted my newest train set in the arts and crafts section if you want to take a look.

I'm looking at a Audi RS 4, Insurance company says you can't have a new car with all the safety features. Have to get something older and for me it has to be powerful.

Hmm...

You say it needs to be powerful, what other qualities are you looking for in a car? Where are you and what environment will you be driving it in? @TheWhooo