It almost looks like an Audi R8 right now.
TheSketchMonkey begins with a hand drawing on paper, just like the mid-engine Mini makeover. This will give you an idea of the Mustang’s proportions. Although it’s only a sketch, it can be used as a basis for building a pony car in Photoshop. It also gives us an inside look at how a competent designer handles such a complex project. We are jealous of his talent, if that’s not the case. There are obvious changes: a shorter nose and a longer backside. It’s more than just shifting proportions, as the video shows. The cooling needs of the engine must also be addressed. When an engine moves in a heavy position, suspension and chassis changes are required. This means that the rear end of the car will need to be modified to accommodate these differences.
It is amazing to hear the process described, but it is even more enjoyable to watch it in action for tech geeks like ourselves. The process is quick and furious, and the result looks almost effortless. The Mustang’s mid-engine shape is instantly achieved by moving the greenhouse forward. However, the detail work that follows makes it come alive. Although it looks like a Mustang, the final product has an Audi look. We aren’t sure what to think about it. Do you like a Mustang with a mid-engine Mustang? Or do you prefer pony cars with the engine in front? Let’s discuss.