[FWD/AWD]
[ separate pricing chart ]
FLX-B smaller pair of FLX platforms. Mazda&Ford create a B/C FLeXible platform...
Ford only - B-box'Nano'Crossover, City-cars. 4 cyl and hybrid. $11-18k
FLX-C2 larger pair of FLX platforms.
F - Reflex 3d sport hatch. 4 cyl, 4 cyl-turbo, 6 cyl, 6 cyl-turbo. $14-25k
Focus 4d sedan/5d hatch, 'Model C' 4d sedan/5d crossover. 4 cyl and hybrid. $15-22k
M - XR3/Capri 2d* coupe+targa / Milanetto 4d sedan*/MicroMAX van-let. 4 & 6 cyls na/hybrid/turbo/turbo-hybrid. $19-30k
L - none
ACE replaces CD3. Mazda&Volvo&Ford create a flexible EUCD/ACE platform...
F - Fusion 4d sedan, 2d coupe; Edge crossover. 2.3 4 cyl, 3.0v6 and hybrid versions of both. $17.5-28;32.5k
Fusion 4d sedan, 2d coupe (ST = Fwd/Awd-3.5v6, GT = Awd-3.5v6turbo) $22-34k
M - Milan 4d sedan*. 3.0 and 3.5v6's, and hybrid 2.3-3.0-3.5's $22-36k
MetaSpace wagon-ish monospace(s). 3.0 and 3.5v6's, and hybrid 2.3-3.0-3.5's $23-42k
L - Zc 2d coupe, Zxs 4d X-sedan, Aviator-Z XUV. (3.0v6 coupe only), 3.7v6 (mpg & hp versions). $(30)35-50k
ACE+ replaces D3, increased efficiency & shorter overhangs.
F - 'Model T' (as in Taurus) 4d sedan/CUV-wagon. 3.0 and 3.5v6 and hybrids. $22-37k
- FS.T truckster?; 5d Minivan-Alternative-Vehicle (Forté?) 3.5v6, 3.5-hybrid, 5.0v8. $20-30; $26-39k
M - Montego 4d sedan*/(MontegoMAX space-wagon?) 3.5v6, 3.0 and 3.5 hybrids. $25-40k
- Marquis,GM/XR8 4d sedans/sedan* 3.5v6, 3.5-hybrid, 5.0v8, 5.0v8turbo. $25-45k
(these are 'descendants' of the MKS,E386/D385)
L - R-class competitor. 3.7v6, 5.0v8. $45-60k
(v8's are Awd only) (FST based on original Freestyle-concept design)
MCE/VCE - 115/116"wlb,~195"ovl Rwd-biased AWD variants - N.American market only
Mazda - MX-9 flagship
Volvo - C90 & S100 flagships
[ RWD ]
X2C- (highly modified RX-8, aluminum/composite bodies)
F - GR2 - 2 seat, coupe with std. t-top. na/turbo 5.0v8 only. $50/60k?
M - none
L - ? 2 seat glass-targa (& CoupeCabrio?) 3.7v6, turbo/supercharged-3.7v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's. $42-75k
(engine is only option - each engine would have its own unique hood)
X2C (medium size - Mazda only)
X2C+ (somewhat stretched & highly modified RX-8)
F - none
M - XR6 - 2+2 door hatch, 2d coupe & glass-targa. 3.5v6 & turbos. $25-39k
L - none
E3C- lightest, smallest form of new extra-flexible RWD platform
F - STALLION - imported from Australia 1, minus motors: Boss v8's & turbos.
50%+ aluminum (plentiful in AU), replaces & tops Shelby/KingOfTheRoad models $40-60k
- Mustang - 2d coupe, convertible. 3.5v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's & turbos. $20-40k
(Stallion/Mustang share NO sheetmetal with Falcon, only doorframes with HRL)
E3C longer wheelbase (no rebadges)
F - Falcon = 4d sport sedan with HRL's wheelbase. 3.0v6, 3.5v6, 5.0v8. $20-32k
M - (once-every-10-years anniversary Cougar?)
L - HRL - 2d CC-hard'vert ONLY, mainly aluminum body. turbo/sp.ch 3.7, na and turbo/sp.ch 5.0 & Boss v8's. $45-70k
E3C+ Panther successor, smaller outside, bigger inside, & lighter
Commercial versions and limos use completely different body panels!
F - Thunderbird? - sport-lux 2door? 3.5v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's. $27-45k
M - none
L - Continental 2+2door swoopy sedan ('vert added 2nd year) 3.7v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids $40(/45)-70k
(export to Australia 1 with Tbird interior, minus the grille so FordAu can make it look like... a Fairlane)
- Mark - re-visioned Lincoln personal car (glass-targa added 2nd year) 5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids $45(/50)-75k
(Mark shares Thunderbird's doorframes only)
- TouringCar - re-visioned TownCar & basis for limo 5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids $55-75k
- "Panther" - flagship sedan (no fleet sales) 5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids $60-80k
- "VIP"? - possible ultimate Lincoln roadcar turbo/sp.ch5.0v8, Boss v8's, hybrids $68-88k
(Conti,Mark,TC use the same 3 interchangeable grilles: crossgrid, slat, bar'n'mesh)
1) note re: import/export
Stallion (AU) and Fairlane (US) production would intentionally fluctuate with monetary exchange rates,
to take advantage of the increased profitability. Their equal value (US$40-55k) would facilitate this.
Although that price almost fits the Mercury lineup, neither car suits Mercury's direction or style theme,
and would lead to re-badge/overlap.
[ 4WD ]
small
F - see pix links in above chart
M - MountainLion, based on Bronco-concept themes. If Ford doesn't want to do it, let Merc!
- Mariner, preserving as much of the current style as possible, whether on the T6 of FLX platform.
- "Trucklet™", supercab-shortbed only, 3.5v6 or hybrid-4.
(King Ranch version of a Ranger that Ford would never DARE allow to compete with the F-series)
L - none
midsize - in progress
large - as is
...now what about the XJ?
