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Auto Talk => The Mainstream Room => Topic started by: Catman on May 13, 2005, 08:29:30 AM

Title: 500 Chop
Post by: Catman on May 13, 2005, 08:29:30 AM
(http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/31-15720-336198-9164/500a.bmp)
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: SJ_GTI on May 13, 2005, 08:32:13 AM
It needs to be lowered with dubs, but otherwise its good looking.  :o

This is because hey are changing the front end in 2006 or 2007 right? To make it match the Fusion?
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: Catman on May 13, 2005, 08:36:21 AM
Supposedly.  I think it'll look good if it's close to that pic.  Hopefully it'll get similar tail treatment as well.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: mazda6er on May 13, 2005, 09:00:40 AM
Give that thing some horsepower and I smell a Chrysler 300C  figher.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: BMWDave on May 13, 2005, 11:15:12 AM
QuoteGive that thing some horsepower and I smell a Chrysler 300C  figher.
needs to be lowered a bit, but a very nice looking car!
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: ifcar on May 13, 2005, 02:31:03 PM
Looks good.  :)

I still really like the look of the current one, probably even more than that version, but am definitely in the minority there.  
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: GMPenguin on May 13, 2005, 04:11:48 PM
Quote(http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/31-15720-336198-9164/500a.bmp)
Looks nice, but too Fusion-ish.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: BMWDave on May 13, 2005, 04:14:50 PM
QuoteLooks good.  :)

I still really like the look of the current one, probably even more than that version, but am definitely in the minority there.
I also really like the current one.  But the chop is nice IMO.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: TBR on May 13, 2005, 09:44:49 PM
I am sort of liking the current model a little more, the front and mid section don't match on the chop (to be expected, but from what I understand new front and rear clips will be the only styling changes, so the production version probably won't look quite right either). I am an admant Five Hundred fan, and therefore think the current styling is plenty good.  That said, I think it would be a good idea for them to release the 427 concept based on the Mustang platform to go head to head with the Chrysler 300c.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: BMWDave on May 14, 2005, 08:57:38 PM
QuoteI am sort of liking the current model a little more, the front and mid section don't match on the chop (to be expected, but from what I understand new front and rear clips will be the only styling changes, so the production version probably won't look quite right either). I am an admant Five Hundred fan, and therefore think the current styling is plenty good.  That said, I think it would be a good idea for them to release the 427 concept based on the Mustang platform to go head to head with the Chrysler 300c.
I sure hope they would do that...but alas, I dont think the 427 will see production  :(  
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: Submariner on May 15, 2005, 09:29:16 AM
QuoteGive that thing some horsepower and I smell a Chrysler 300C  figher.
It would also need an AWD setup,  and a upgraded and reinforced transmission to handle the extra power.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: ifcar on May 15, 2005, 09:49:55 AM
Quote
QuoteGive that thing some horsepower and I smell a Chrysler 300C  figher.
It would also need an AWD setup,  and a upgraded and reinforced transmission to handle the extra power.
It already has AWD available, and a new powertrain is coming next year.  
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: Lorinser on May 15, 2005, 11:22:42 AM
If this is what the 500 will look like, then I will be very satisfied with it's looks. Would it be possible to fit the Yamaha V8 found in the XC90 into the 500? They are both on the same platform, after all. ;)  
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Post by: giant_mtb on May 15, 2005, 11:23:49 AM
QuoteIf this is what the 500 will look like, then I will be very satisfied with it's looks. Would it be possible to fit the Yamaha V8 found in the XC90 into the 500? They are both on the same platform, after all. ;)
^_^  :rockon:  
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: BMWDave on May 15, 2005, 11:26:29 AM
QuoteIf this is what the 500 will look like, then I will be very satisfied with it's looks. Would it be possible to fit the Yamaha V8 found in the XC90 into the 500? They are both on the same platform, after all. ;)
I'm sure it would be possible.  Its a very compact engine, and its traversal layout would provide additional safety.
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: Laconian on May 17, 2005, 05:59:26 PM
The Duratec 3.0 is in the 500.
The Duratec 3.0 is in the Taurus.
The Taurus had the Yamaha V8.
Therefore the 500 can have the Yamaha V8?

It would be sweet, but not 400hp sweet!
Title: 500 Chop
Post by: ifcar on May 17, 2005, 06:01:05 PM
QuoteHere's some bogus logic:

The Duratec 3.0 is in the 500.
The Duratec 3.0 is in the Taurus.
The Taurus had the Yamaha V8.
Therefore the 500 can have the Yamaha V8? :)
The Five Hundred could end up with a Yamaha V8 (not the same one as the SHO Taurus) because there is one in use in the Volvo XC90, with which the Five Hundred shares its platform.  
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