When it comes to surviving in an increasingly unpredictable automotive industry, anything is fair game, and Ford knows that all too well.
After all, the Blue Oval announced earlier this year that it would discontinue all its sedans in North America, leaving the Mustang as the only passenger car from the current lineup to get a successor.
But will the Mustang survive in the true sense of the word? We already know a hybrid Mustang is coming, as is a four-door Mustang electric crossover that might use the iconic Mach 1 nameplate. Chances are the pony car will have to keep up with the times if it wants to survive.
What better way to do that than cross over to another Ford territory, the performance off-road vehicle? Credit for the idea goes to an old acquaintance, X-Tomi Design, who imagined a high-riding Mustang Raptor that’s ridiculous and awesome at the same time. Better said, ridiculously awesome.
It combines the Mustang GT’s iconic shape with rugged design elements from the tough-looking F-150 Raptor. Surprisingly, the Raptor grille with Ford lettering doesn’t look out of place. Furthermore, the off-road front bumper complete with a silver skid plate somehow suits the Mustang quite well.
The massive ride height, wheel arch extensions, and humongous off-road wheels don’t look that great, but they need to be there since this is a Raptor, right? To avoid any confusion about the car’s identity, there’s also a Raptor decal on the rear fender. Now add the Mustang GT’s 460-hp V8 into the equation and you have one bad S.O.B. of an (imaginary) off-roader.
