Is this the next CV/GM?

[TAF]

If it's RWD...I kinda like it....but, I doubt it...most likely FWD/AWD like the 500.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/8/3/2008Crown_Vicsmallpic.JPG

[magindat]

Looks like a Cadillac. RWD would be cool. The right AWD with CVT and strong V8 would be fast and fun.

Looks more Euro. Guess that's the trend.

EDIT: BTW, does it have a name/place for more info?

[Breadfan]

Nice Passat.

Am I the only one who see's VW in tons of these new rooflines? It's getting boring...gotta try something different!

[Bluerauder]

Am I the only one who see's VW in tons of these new rooflines? It's getting boring...gotta try something different!
I thought BMW 745i at first glance. :D

[Dr Caleb]

Am I the only one who see's VW in tons of these new rooflines?

I dunno. I see my 92CV roofline in that car. The flatter rear window, and the little window behind the passenger door. It just reminds me of that.

A little VWish perhaps, but that only means they stole it from the 90's Panthers.

[the_pack_rat]

Not a bad looking car .....

But it looks to be nothing more than a stretched 500.

In fact it would not suprise me in the least .....

If that photo was nothing more than just a photoshop.

Also sits a bit too low for my tastes.

[Breadfan]

Actually I give the wrong impression I like the look for the most part, but seems like I've been seeing that roofline all too often these days and it started with the Passat. The new Impala's have a similar roofline, same with the 500, I'm sure there are others.

[merc]

If they put a 5.4 DOHC motor in it and a supercharger, sign me up. :beer:

[RoyLPita]

If it becomes a reality, I hope the ditch the 4 lug wheels.

[SID210SA]

If it's RWD...I kinda like it....but, I doubt it...most likely FWD/AWD like the 500.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/8/3/2008Crown_Vicsmallpic.JPG

Ok this is what I get.....Caddy head lights, Fivehundred grille, Lexus lower grille, BMW wheels, LS rear, and looks more like a Taurus roof line to me.

[STLR FN]

That's nothing more than a current 500 lowered.

The 500 was designed by J Mays and took styling cues from a few different Euro models which everyone is picking up.

[Big House]

I for one like it. It is big, black, possibly V8 powered and rear wheel driven.

[merc6]

yep let a 5.4 or 4.6 3v be under the hood! :)

[djv5150]

Ford may have something there,if it is V8,rear drive,I may buy one. if not ford will lose me to Dodge. the Marauder will stay in my garage.We oun the last true 4 door muscle car Ford produced.

[TooManyFords]

Am I the only one to notice they got cheap and went back to 4-lug rims? Didn't they learn ANYTHING with the Fox Mustang?!?

Otherwise, I like it!

john

[Breadfan]

Hey that means 4-lug cobra r's will fit. ;)

[Bigdogjim]

Sorry but Ford will not be around long enough to build it.

[Bigdogjim]

And if Bill has his way look a 4 banger:rofl:

[djv5150]

Sorry but Ford will not be around long enough to build it.
Henry Ford started the company and Bill Ford will be responcible for closing it.

[djv5150]

I found this? what do you think.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Redesign, based on next-generation, rear-drive Falcon platform developed in Australia.
From this link.
http://www.intellichoice.com/future/future/year/2008

[magindat]

Me too, but no pics.

TAF, where'd you find that pic?

Australian Falcon is no slouch...
http://www.ford.com.au/range/falcon/models/xr8sedan.asp

That's roughly 350HP and 370lbft!

At 3900 lbs fully loaded, wow!

Why can't Billy pull a 'Pontiac' and bring that stuff stateside?! DUH!!!

[TAF]

TAF, where'd you find that pic?



BON...and nowhere was it said that it was real, not photo-shopped, etc.

That's why I posed the thread as a ?

[GAMike]

Ok this is what I get.....Caddy head lights, Fivehundred grille, Lexus lower grille, BMW wheels, LS rear, and looks more like a Taurus roof line to me.

You hit it on the head Sid. My thoughts exactly. Not a bad look though. I would put different wheels on it.
Something with a little lip in the rear if it comes RWD.

[Drock96Marquis]

The roofline looks like an aero body Crown Vic to me, the 500 shares this styling.

I agree, the rear looks very similar to the Lincoln LS.

[magindat]

Tell you what...

If Billy offerred the above pictured ride with the above mentioned Australian Falcon running gear, I couldn't sign up fast enough.

But alas, I have nothing to worry about, since Billy the dinosaur hugger won't ever offer anyhting like it.

BTW, I checked the Aussie exchange rates. In May, it would have been about 36K, now about 39K. Not too bad for that much go.

[magindat]

BON...and nowhere was it said that it was real, not photo-shopped, etc.

That's why I posed the thread as a ?

BON? What's that? Am I just out of touch?
Just curious to see more.
Thanx

[RF Overlord]

Blue Oval News...birthplace of the Infamous Sheriff... :rolleyes:

[VNMUS]

Reminds me a little of the Euro Ford Scorpio

[Joe Walsh]

Almost looks Photo-chopped...

A stretched Ford 500 that looks like a VW Passat, that looks like the upcoming Impala....:sleepy: .....:sleepy: .....:sleepy:

If they ever make it.....Ford will shove that weak kneed 3.0 V6 into that barge and make it work through an over taxed CVT.

The more garbage Ford and Chevy keep putting out there, the more I'm convinced that I will own my Marauder for a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time.

[RF Overlord]

^^^everything Joe Walsh said^^^

[Joe Walsh]

Reminds me a little of the Euro Ford Scorpio

WOW!
When did Ford buy KIA???....or did they just steal KIA's new flagship sedan design?

[TAF]

Maybe this will help? Naw.....

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060905/detu019.html?.v=60

Ford Names Boeing's Alan Mulally President & CEO; Bill Ford Is Executive Chairman

[SergntMac]

I like it.

[Marauderjack]

I hope he moves their priorities from the Muppets and tree huggers to REAL AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION!!:beer: Time will tell......;)

Maybe the Marauder will come back??:confused:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[Joe Walsh]

FORD stock has little room left to go down, so lets hope he makes some smart decisions and good changes.
I really want to see FORD quit bumbling & stumbling and get back to what they once were.
They once had a full line of vehicles to offer: from small economy cars all the way up to the BIG trucks...now they have the Mustang and the F150.
I would love to see more SVT projects and as much as we all drool over HP and fast cars;
Not every FORD product has to be a big, powerful vehicle...they did quite well with the Escort and Taurus lines.

[Bigdogjim]

Maybe this will help? Naw.....

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060905/detu019.html?.v=60

Ford Names Boeing's Alan Mulally President & CEO; Bill Ford Is Executive Chairman


Yes this will help! Smart man Mr Ford to step aside!

[Vortex]

Its a photoshop of a Five Hundred slammed. Also, the rear wheel looks like its at the wrong angle. Good job though.

[Hotrauder]

Looks great to me. Makes me want to slam the Marauder and mod the greenhouse. Dennis:beer: Oh, while it is on my mind. get the hell out Bill and don't stop anytime soon. AOMF.

[sfsv]

If you'll didn't notice, Ford did not add the 3.5 liter Duratec (250hp) to the 500 or Montego as they promised earlier. The 500/Montego is in need of the power, especially if anyone has driven a Toyota Avalon or Nissan Maxima. The Avalon (265 hp) will run mid-14 sec. 1/4 miles all day long and will average 22 mpg. Ford needs to wait up quick.

[CRUZTAKER]

Am I the only one who see's VW in tons of these new rooflines?

Squint harder and you'll see Impalla.
I don't need to squint...:beer:

I like it!

[Vortex]

If you'll didn't notice, Ford did not add the 3.5 liter Duratec (250hp) to the 500 or Montego as they promised earlier. The 500/Montego is in need of the power, especially if anyone has driven a Toyota Avalon or Nissan Maxima. The Avalon (265 hp) will run mid-14 sec. 1/4 miles all day long and will average 22 mpg. Ford needs to wait up quick.

I own a Montego and agree it seems to have the same power to weight ration of a Nash Rambler. That said, it seems to have more usable interior room than my MM and gets 30 mpg on the highway. Its a pretty decent day to day driver. One other thing, the headlights on the Montego are fantastic, I dont know what they are but they are the best Ive ever seen.

[superiorone]

I like it, looks nice but it looks like the rear end of a Lincon LS was photo shopped in, I dont know where they got the wheels from but they were shopped in too........................... ..

[dwasson]

A little VWish perhaps, but that only means they stole it from the 90's Panthers.

The guy who styled the Passat with that roofline used to work for Ford. I think he is stuck on a roof profile he likes.