It's unlike any Mustang EV rendering we've seen thus far.
We just saw Ford unveil a wicked 900-horsepower all-electric Mustang at the 2019 SEMA Show, and we’re on the cusp of seeing the company’s new Mustang-inspired electric crossover
which breaks cover in a couple of weeks. As such, electrified Mustangs
are certainly on the brain right now, and a supremely talented designer
named Adan Lopez created a full-on future pony from scratch called the
GTE.
Not only is this car completely imagined inside and out in a
series of renderings that Lopez graciously shared with us, there’s also a
video at The Adan Channelon
YouTube that circles in and around the car. The design clearly draws on
the current generation, specifically with the headlights, sloping roof,
and a front fascia that alludes to the Mustang’s present-day grille.
The shallow hood reflects the lack of a thumping V8, and the top of the
fascia forming a front spoiler is a rather interesting idea. The flared
fender arches are certainly unexpected but it serves to create a very
distinct design that fits well with the rest of the car. The only things
missing are the Mustang’s iconic three-bar taillights at the rear.
There’s a similar theme of familiar-yet-different inside. The steering wheel and instrument cluster are recognizable as a Mustang, though nearly all vehicle functions are relegated to touch screens. We say nearly
all because window switches are visible on the doors, headlight
controls are left of the steering wheel, and a rotary dial is
prominently positioned in the center console to select forward, reverse,
neutral, or park. Don’t lament the lack of a manual, however – there’s
an M button on that dial and if you look at the steering wheel, there
are paddle shifters.
Overall, we rather like this flight-of-fancy, and we’re not just
saying that because we love seeing Mustang fans get all uppity over an
electric-powered pony car. As some readers might be aware, your humble
author has owned multiple Mustangs over the years, including a 1995 GT Convertible currently sitting in the garage.
Like it or not, the future is electric and it doesn’t have to be
boring. This creation blends familiar Mustang cues with a satisfying
combination of edges and curves, and it even offers driver involvement
with paddle shifters.
If this is Mustang’s future, at least one Mustang enthusiast is not afraid of the apocalypse.
