Ford Interceptor Concept revealed

It's big and stupid. And look how minutely small the brake disks are! If Ford ever builds this I'll become a terrorist.

Hahahahahahaah, that was sooo funny, hahahahahaha. :p

You need to work on your humor man.
 
Few more and slightly different photos:

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Here is the official Ford press release with more information.

PRESS RELEASE:

Ford Interceptor Concept
Keeping Mustang momentum accelerating

F ord is committed to deliver fresh Mustang news every year. In 2007, good news comes early as America's favorite muscle car debuts as a grown-up four-door sedan.

The Ford Interceptor concept ? based on a stretched Mustang platform ? comes equipped with a manual six-speed gearbox mated to a Ford Racing 5.0-liter V-8 Cammer engine that delivers 400 horsepower and runs on E-85 ethanol.

Modern muscle
"The Ford Interceptor concept has the soul of Mustang but combines 'Built Ford Tough' attitude with the sporty elegance of '60s Ford sedans," said Peter Horbury, executive director, Design, The Americas. "This concept celebrates the best of American muscle. And if it looks familiar, it should. That's because we've translated the design language of last year's F-250 Super Chief pickup concept onto a car."

In terms of exterior design, the Ford Interceptor concept features substantial, sometimes brutish, surfaces and sections and the traditional rear-wheel drive proportion that includes a short front overhang, extended dash-to-axle ratio, low cabin and higher beltline.

As a nod to performance purists, the ultimate muscle lies under the powered clamshell "shaker" hood, which caps a thoroughly detailed engine compartment.

Making this a Ford are signature design touches, including the horizontal three-bar grille that is structurally integrated into the bumper beam as well as professionally applied "squircles" ? or professionally square circles ? inside and out.

Inside, for instance, squircles finished with Titan Metal painted inserts accent the Ford Interceptor concept's instrument panel, door trims, console, floor and four seats.

Its low-back seats, finished in thick black leather with exposed-edge seams and contrasting stitching, modernize muscle car seats through their design ? along with clever touches, including headrests that deploy from the roof.
The concept's minimalist interior is sleek, focusing the driver's attention on the speedometer and tachometer, whose needles start at center and move opposite each other.

The audio control panel and climate controls are hidden ? but deployable. And the gated six-speed shifter is exposed, just waiting to be thrown into gear.

For safety, the Interceptor concept incorporates Ford's patented four-point "belt and suspenders" safety belt design in all four seats. This showcases a possible next-generation safety belt that is more comfortable and easier to use than traditional three-point belts. Additionally, inflatable belts have been included in the rear seat of the concept.

Legendary performance
The Interceptor concept's 5.0-liter V-8 Cammer engine is an upgraded variant of the 4.6-liter engine under the hood of the current production Mustang GT. The Cammer modular engine has powered Ford Racing's FR500C race car to the top of the Grand Am Cup's GS class, achieving 5 victories on its way to the Drivers, Manufacturers and Team Championships in its first season of competition.

Ford Interceptor concept shows new Mustang-inspired design possibilities ? complete with two more doors and a "Built Ford Tough" design attitude.

Powertrain
5.0-liter Cammer V-8

Chassis lengths
Overall length...........................................201.6 in.
Wheelbase.................................................120.8 in.
Overall width..............................................76.4 in.
Overall height at curb..................................54.8 in.

Track width
Front...........................................................66.5 in.
Rear............................................................67.8 in.

Suspension
Front....................... Double wishbone-independent
Rear.........................3-Link Design with Panhard Rod

Headroom
Front...........................................................37.5 in.
Second Row................................................35.9 in.

Legroom
Front...........................................................42.3 in.
Second Row................................................35.6 in.
 
I like it! Badass looks, big power, awesome!


...although, I hope "squircle" never enters the vernacular.
 
I hope "squircle" never enters the vernacular

Yeah, I was wondering about that too.:?
 
Finally. A proper big Ford.

Please, let this be the next Crown Vic, police cruiser and everything!

And "squircle" sounds like an oozing skin disease.
 
WOOOT. Seriously this is an awsome car. Reminds me of that box concept Ford did a while back with the metal plate that slides out from under the hood and covers the front window. And the huge rear LCD screen that doubles as a rear view mirror. And how the seats could spin to watch movies or TV. God I love these to cars :thumbsup:
 
What? Ford is Chevy now? I mean, look at the grille.

I like it though. Too bad it will be neutered for a production vehicle, assuming it ever gets that far. Bold moves, my foot.
 
My car has rear drum brakes :cry:


As much as I do not like drum brakes. They are better as handbrakes and wear less as handbrakes that discs. Also because you barely use the rear brakes while stopping, they really are useful. Just look really ugly.

No interior shots? :cry:
 
No interior shots? :cry:

Wait for the car shows in a few weeks.

What? Ford is Chevy now? I mean, look at the grille.

I like it though. Too bad it will be neutered for a production vehicle, assuming it ever gets that far. Bold moves, my foot.

It does not look like any Chevy I have seen and I have seen them all. As for production, the 300C is actually a toned downed version of the 2001 Dodge Super 8 Hemi concept vehicle and the 2000 Chrysler 300 Hemi C concept vehicle.

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Kill the wheels and it would look sweet
 
t3h 300C killAr!!

I just creamed myself.

I believe this is the same as the Challenger concept, there was so much public support for it that they have to make it.
 
I like it. it has that same kind of big and fancy appearance as the old "bombs", and I really like chopped tops, so that's looking good. not sure how I feel about the wheels or grille just yet.
 
Wow wow I'm liking it more with those new shots! :drool: Dare I say it almost looks European from its profile because of its high beltline (yes I know 300C..).
 
I really like the look of this. It is very old school, kind of like the old Falcons we used to get in Australia in the 70s.

The front looks like a ham sandwich though.
 
I really like the look of this. It is very old school, kind of like the old Falcons we used to get in Australia in the 70s.

The front looks like a ham sandwich though.

i think this looks great, but i think ford should have jumped in the scene with this a lot sooner, the 300C has just been around now. Ford kinda missed the boat in my opinion. Let's hope they put it in production and hope it steals some 300C sales.

the Future looks sexy :p
 
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