Update to the 5th Gen Mustang Platform (DC2), codename S197 (2005-2010):
http://mustangs.about.com/od/history/a/generation-5.htm
-Adds IRS rear suspension (required for Lincoln version, used across lineup);
-EcoBoost 4cyl, V6, Ecoboost V6 and V8 engines.
-200-300 pounds less weight than similar 2010 platform through more aluminum and composties.
Used with the following projects:
Ford Mustang http://rkardesign.blogspot.com/2007/12/far-future-ford-mustang.html
Shelby http://rkardesign.blogspot.com/2008/12/2013-15-shelby-mustang.html
Lincoln MKr/Nemesis http://rkardesign.blogspot.com/2009/02/2014-15-mercury-cougar-lincoln-mkgt.html
rkarIP
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
[In Progress] 2014-15 Lincoln Continental/Lincoln Nemesis-"by Shelby"
This is another spin-off of my 2014-15 Mustang Project. With Mustang sales down, and costs needing to be spread across more than one nameplate, it makes sense for another car like this.
-Shares everything with Mustang except roof (windshield is common) and greenhouse. Re-uses an updated 5th Gen Mustang Platform (DC2), codename S197:http://mustangs.about.com/od/history/a/generation-5.htm
-Some unique interior bits.
-An upscale GT coupe (formal roof, no fastback) for 28-30K base list.
-Lincoln MKGT if Mercury is put out to pasture, so styling to have some Lincoln elements ('the Lincoln of Mercurys').
-Some retro elements maybe like the razor split grill and taillites, but attempts to be all new.
-XR7 upscale model comparable to Mustang GT; If a Lincoln, just one well equipped model.
-'Lincoln Nemesis', a hyper perf. MKGT/MKr version, using Shelby engine and suspension (ala Mustang) and also built up at Shelby's Las Vegas Operations. Marketed as a Lincoln, yet with a 'Shelby Power' badging.
UPDATE November 2009- Lincoln MKr to now be a "4 door coupe" (see Benz CLS); Concepts had shown coupes with some 4 door versions, and the 4 door is seen as not only a niche to be filled for Lincoln, but to set it apart from competitors. 4 doors may also increase sales.
-Shares everything with Mustang except roof (windshield is common) and greenhouse. Re-uses an updated 5th Gen Mustang Platform (DC2), codename S197:http://mustangs.about.com/od/history/a/generation-5.htm
-Some unique interior bits.
-An upscale GT coupe (formal roof, no fastback) for 28-30K base list.
-Lincoln MKGT if Mercury is put out to pasture, so styling to have some Lincoln elements ('the Lincoln of Mercurys').
-Some retro elements maybe like the razor split grill and taillites, but attempts to be all new.
-XR7 upscale model comparable to Mustang GT; If a Lincoln, just one well equipped model.
-'Lincoln Nemesis', a hyper perf. MKGT/MKr version, using Shelby engine and suspension (ala Mustang) and also built up at Shelby's Las Vegas Operations. Marketed as a Lincoln, yet with a 'Shelby Power' badging.
UPDATE November 2009- Lincoln MKr to now be a "4 door coupe" (see Benz CLS); Concepts had shown coupes with some 4 door versions, and the 4 door is seen as not only a niche to be filled for Lincoln, but to set it apart from competitors. 4 doors may also increase sales.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
[Ongoing] 'VolksRod'- Formula Vee Home Built rodster
Background: Once a long time ago, my good friend Terry came up with the idea for a simple home built VW Beetle based roadster. He created the rough sketch shown here, and I had created some basic side drawings, nothing more.I have now decide to create some more refined concepts.
Specs:Uses refurbished or new VW floorpans and engines, incl. those from third party suppliers (esp. CA sourced); Adds side rail/tubing for body support; Simple design fibreglass panels (home laid up, so surfaces must not be compex or diffilcult to shape) bolt/glue to tube frame
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