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Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/01/pariss-preview-four-door-lamborghini-estoque-unofficially-reveal/

Without revealing to him what brand it was, I showed these pictures to my Dad just to see what he thought about it. He is not a car guy and is very practical about his transportation purchases and I pretty much got the answer that I had expected..."I wouldn't buy one, it's too sporty looking".

How can a car be too sporty looking :confused:
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 - 5-speed 
One of 1,246 built

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #1 –
Other than the front bumper being incongruous with the rest of the car, I think it's a pretty nice start to a fairly well-designed car. Isn't quite finished yet though.

Just for an opposing POV:
http://www.autoextremist.com/on-the-table1/

Quote from: AutoExtremist
(Three down arrows) Lamborghini. Right about now we're quite sure you're reading a report from the Paris Auto Show on some fan-boy auto website that positively gushes about how sensational the four-door Lamborghini Estoque is. Don't be fooled. The Estoque is this year's hands-down winner of AE's Answer to the Question that Absolutely No One Was Asking. The thing is an absolute abomination from every angle. Just remember one thing, while you're trying to rationalize that "for a four-door Lamborghini, the Estoque doesn't look half-bad," repeat the words four-door Lamborghini to yourself, and hopefully, you'll come to your senses. If that doesn't work, pay the high school kid next door $50 bucks to hit you across the forehead with a 2x4, because your sorry ass deserves it.
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Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #2 –
The front-end reeks of late-90's Saturn-esque bull ...while the rest of the car (can we call it a car, or a turd?) screams out in ized Camaro concept-meets-Dodge Charger wedlock....


Personally...whoever designed that car needs beaten by 2x4's from the whole  block, not just one neighbor...

FFS, it's hideous...i'd rather have my eyes gouged out by a rusty spoon!:mad:

EDIT: if Ford's design team came out with some shiznit like that...well....i'd probably junk my Tbird, delete my user account here, and start modding my Caprice Classic...
who in the hell in their right mind thinks that is "good looking"?
'84 Mustang
'98 Explorer 5.0
'03 Focus, dropped a valve seat. yay. freakin' split port engines...
'06 Explorer EB 4.6

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #3 –
well it is a Lamborghini saloon.  as in its 4 door car to rival a bmw type car.  its also never going to see production. i dont get why your all shooting it down.  yes youre all right about how ridiculous it looks, but i guess this means they're trying to get rid of scissor door 2 seaters to bring in more people who might be interested?  ford is looking for something more practical these days anyway.  dodge is the only one on my radar with a "hybrid" "sportscar" (and 2 cars to accompany the line) that from what i vaguely remember looked like a lotus elise. 

heck. here.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/23/breaking-chryslers-new-evs-previewed/
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1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport (resting)
1993 Mazda Miata 1.6l (daily driver)

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #4 –
That dodge looks like they took the new Dodge Demon concept they had a while back, they probably took that concept and turned it EV.

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #5 –
OOH man I like that dodge thing. Just gimme it with a the 360 instead of electric (eew) :flip:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #6 –
Somehow I have the feeling that those wonks at AutoExtremist would be eating their words about the possibility of a 4-door Lambo if Lambo were to actually build one. Remember, nobody thought a Porsche SUV would fly, either (and there are those of us who still believe it shouldn't exist, but you can't argue with sales success). In fact I'd bet AE writers condemned Porsche in much the same way that they're condemning Lamborghini now, if not worse.

Speaking of Porsche, they're developing a 4-door themselves that WILL make production (Panamerica). If you think Reventon-esque styling looks bad on a 4-door, you should see how badly 911-esque styling translates to one. And while also comparing Lamborghini to Porsche, I should point out that Lamborghini is guilty of both a 4-door AND an SUV, only a few years ago (in fact they killed it just when the SUV craze was taking off). Google LM002 or "Rambo Lambo" and prepare to barf. It looked like a cross between an old International Scout and a Hummer H1.

As for the 4-door Lambo that is the topic of this thread, I really, really like it. Not that my opinion matters (I could sell my house for cash and still not be able to buy one) but it is a nice looking car. It's certainly over the top, as can be expected for a show car, but the essentials are there, and they look good.

To answer BCA's question: Ford can't design a car that looks that good because nobody would pay $150k+ for a four-door Ford :hick: and if they DID design a car that looked that good the entire population of Earth would accuse them of being out of touch with today's buyers, who want Fiestas. But I'll tell you, aside from the very Lamborghini-esque front end, I could see that same car on a platform at the Dodge display saying it's a Charger concept (again, dragged up for show duty)...
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Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #7 –
I really like it to be honest, especially the back end. I gotta say...yeah 4-door lambo...kinda off the beaten path....but it's a beautiful 4-door. Why not. It would be just as striking, to me anyway, to see that rolling down the road as it would be to see a murcielago or gallardo etc.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #8 –
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Somehow I have the feeling that those wonks at AutoExtremist would be eating their words about the possibility of a 4-door Lambo if Lambo were to actually build one. Remember, nobody thought a Porsche SUV would fly, either (and there are those of us who still believe it shouldn't exist, but you can't argue with sales success). In fact I'd bet AE writers condemned Porsche in much the same way that they're condemning Lamborghini now, if not worse.

Oh, believe me, they lambaste Porsche every chance they get. Auto Extremist's Peter DeLorenzo (aka "Sweet Pete" LOL) can be a grumpy curmudgeon sometimes. I just get a kick out of him going on a rant. If any other nameplate was on this car, he'd be all over it like it was the Second Coming.

So this is what I meant about it being a good start...

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #9 –
Okay CPA Try to Dodge a FORD ESCAPE in a 87 T-bird this world does not need nice newer cars as much as it needs better drivers.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #10 –
looks like a Vett a Challenger and a turd
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #11 –
The best part of it is the RIMS which i sure you could find some better Aftermarket rims for it anyway with some work an some Ca$h.

Ford did make nice cars just need a chevy BB and a Procharger F3 and 2 run 8s.
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http://www.cardomain.com/id/Carpimp1987
1987 T-Bird AEROBIRD-GT had many many mods but is now totaled and is the car that made me want to start customizing everything all over again.
1988 T-Bird 5.0 HO DD/Sleeper/next project car :birdsmily:
1988 Cougar XR7 5.0 HO Vortech Supercharged being bulit right now :cougarsmily:

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #12 –
desperate markets trying to reach shallow pockets.

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #13 –
This is suppose to be the mercury capri in 2010. This car plus the ford flex and the 300hp focus are coming. What are you talking about when you say ford can't make good looking cars. :beatyoass:


http://www.themustangnews.com/fomoco_08/st-0708mercury145.htm

http://www.themustangnews.com/carnews_08/0908-2009-Ford-Focus-RS-188.htm
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85 Ramcharger 318-727 "Big Girl"

Why can’t Ford design a car that looks this good?

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Carpimp1987;238885
The best part of it is the RIMS which i sure you could find some better Aftermarket rims for it anyway with some work an some Ca$h.

Ford did make nice cars just need a chevy BB and a Procharger F3 and 2 run 8s.


Isn't that Plimpton's car, that won the pump gas drags? If so I don't remeber it having a Chevy engine in it...
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣