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| The new concept's adaptive headlamps incorporate two concentric rings shielded behind a single lens. Like a professional quality camera lens the rings rotate in a helix pattern, zooming in and out to either concentrate or dissipate their projected beam. The light source itself is derived from fiber optic ribbon to deliver highly adaptable light levels. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
While the 'news' could be disconcerting take heart that, according to the source, Ford still plans to convert the chassis to rear-wheel drive. But to add more confusion to the mix, Team Mustang sources claim the new car will continue to offer both solid and independent rear suspension systems while Roush contacts insist they have only tested IRS chassis' for the 2005 model year. For now we'll have to move forward on faith in the blue oval boys, who I might add have done a good job respecting their heritage while pushing the performance envelope lately.
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| The sequentially firing taillamps are three-element designs with no 'hot-spots' due to unique forward-facing LED projection lamps set against a satin-finished silver parabola. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
That said adapting new technology has helped the current Mustang to progress, albeit slowly with respect to its aforementioned, somewhat antiquated suspension design. On a higher tech note the new concept's adaptive headlamps incorporate two concentric rings shielded behind a single lens. Like a professional quality camera lens the rings rotate in a helix pattern, zooming in and out to either concentrate or dissipate their projected beam. The light source itself is derived from fiber optic ribbon to deliver highly adaptable light levels. Cool.
Previously mentioned, the sequentially firing taillamps are three-element designs with no 'hot-spots' due to unique forward-facing LED projection lamps set against a satin-finished silver parabola.