{"id":13361,"date":"2014-11-13T13:37:19","date_gmt":"2014-11-13T13:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.formtrends.com\/?p=13361"},"modified":"2014-10-16T13:52:21","modified_gmt":"2014-10-16T12:52:21","slug":"throwback-thursday-mustang-by-giugiaro-2006","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.formtrends.com\/throwback-thursday-mustang-by-giugiaro-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwback Thursday: Mustang by Giugiaro (2006)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The year was 2006, nearly 22 months after the debut of the fifth generation Ford Mustang, that Italdesign&#8217;s interpretation took to the stage of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ford&#8217;s all-new muscle car had sparked the imaginations of the then independent coachbuilder, run by Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio, and the Italians had set out to give a stock GT model some new clothes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When we saw the new Mustang, we knew two things: It was the best we&#8217;d seen since the original, and we had to get our hands on one,&#8221; Fabrizio Giugiaro, then Italdesign&#8217;s styling director, said at the unveiling. &#8220;We still believe it&#8217;s important to show the automotive world pure exercises in style that interpret key models reflecting the history and image of important brands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Giugiaro had pitched J Mays, Ford then Design VP and CCO, in 2005. His idea was to create a one-of-a-kind concept powered by Ford Racing technologies to mark the Italian coachbuilder&#8217;s first ever reveal at the Los Angeles auto show. After getting the green light, Giugiaro led the 2D design process and delivered a complete exterior model from the family studio in Turin in just four months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1410\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1410px; height: 803px;\" data-original-width=\"1410\" data-original-height=\"803\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 806px; height: 803px;\" data-original-width=\"806\" data-original-height=\"803\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.formtrends.com\/throwback-thursday-mustang-by-giugiaro-2006\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"802\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"799\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"13363\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1275\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mustang by Giugiaro concept (2006)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?fit=750%2C747&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C1195&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?w=802&#038;h=799&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?resize=251%2C250&amp;ssl=1 251w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?resize=750%2C747&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?resize=1200%2C1195&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-01.jpg?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" width=\"802\" height=\"799\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"802\" data-original-height=\"799\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Mustang by Giugiaro concept (2006)\" alt=\"Mustang by Giugiaro concept (2006)\" style=\"width: 802px; 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height: 349px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It seemed only fitting,&#8221; Mays said at the time. &#8220;This design study reinforces the global appeal of Mustang, yet it&#8217;s right at home in LA \u2013 America&#8217;s most enthusiastic performance and muscle car market. Plus, design icon Giorgetto Giugairo&#8217;s offer to work his magic on Mustang alongside his son underscores the timelessness allure of Ford&#8217;s most iconic car.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Visually, the Mustang by Giugiaro appeared more compact than the production car, thanks to a reduction of the rear overhang and a signature Giugiaro trick of tapering the angles on the car to the limit of its mechanical outlines. But the vibrant orange concept was actually 30mm wider at the front and 80mm wider at the rear, gradually expanding over the length of the car.<\/p>\n<p>With its longer hood and barely visible decklid, the car looked like a fastback in profile. Details throughout reinforced the freedom and rebellion synonymous with the Mustang, while Fabrizio&#8217;s fascination with American automotive icons shown through on the visible curl that swept into the crest of the concept&#8217;s carbon fiber fenders, hinting at tail fins of the 1950s.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>The roof consisted of a single curved glass panel made from crystal, while the doors opened vertically from hinges at the base of the upright A-pillar in a dramatic fashion. Bespoke taillights &#8212; three separate elements as found on the 1964 Mustang &#8212; were reinterpreted into a more dramatic arrow shape that linked to the louver panels replacing the rear side windows.<\/p>\n<p>The interior was a real contrast to the modern exterior, particularly in its use of materials. The seat cushions and backrests were elaborately upholstered in dark brown mottled horse hides with dark brown horsehide-covered headrests with horse logo accents above. It was a nod to the Wild West and a complement to the badge.<\/p>\n<p>The instrument panel, adorned with contrast colored leather at its base and two-tone floating &#8216;eyebrows&#8217; emphasizing the 1964 original design, was fitted with chrome airvent surrounds and circular gauges, the latter projecting from behind the steering wheel to lend a more technical touch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular tiled-gallery-unresized\" data-original-width=\"1410\" data-carousel-extra='null' itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" > <div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 1410px; height: 627px;\" data-original-width=\"1410\" data-original-height=\"627\" > <div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 942px; height: 627px;\" data-original-width=\"942\" data-original-height=\"627\" > <div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.formtrends.com\/throwback-thursday-mustang-by-giugiaro-2006\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio\/\" border=\"0\" itemprop=\"url\"> <meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"938\"> <meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"623\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"13370\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,850\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fabrizio Giugiaro with the 2006 Mustang by Giugiaro concept\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?fit=750%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?fit=1200%2C797&#038;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?w=938&#038;h=623&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?resize=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?resize=1200%2C797&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?resize=360%2C240&amp;ssl=1 360w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.formtrends.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mustang-by-giugiaro-fabrizio.jpg?resize=494%2C328&amp;ssl=1 494w\" width=\"938\" height=\"623\" loading=\"lazy\" data-original-width=\"938\" data-original-height=\"623\" itemprop=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/image\" title=\"Fabrizio Giugiaro with the 2006 Mustang by Giugiaro concept\" alt=\"Fabrizio Giugiaro with the 2006 Mustang by Giugiaro concept\" style=\"width: 938px; 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height: 310px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p>But the Mustang by Giugiaro concept wasn&#8217;t all about a pretty dress. Its performance and handling attributes were also addressed.<\/p>\n<p>Ford Racing improved the donor GT&#8217;s 4.6-liter V8 by adding an intercooled twin-screw supercharger, fuel injectors from the Ford GT, a larger 95mm mass air meter and conical air filter, an aluminum radiator, new mufflers and an X-pipe. 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