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It looks like replacing your next-generation Ford’s windshield might set you back a pretty penny (https://cleantechnica.com/2016/06/02/tesla-model-x-windshield-replacement-2290/). That is, if Ford brings the windshield shown in its recent patent filings into production. The new patent (https://www.macheclub.com/threads/ford-patents-new-massive-windshield-for-the-mustang.289/), shown on a Ford Mustang, describes what Ford calls a “vehicle roof bow” that separates the windshield and the rear glass panel. You might think: That’s just called a top. And, you’d be technically correct, but the top has shrunk dramatically because of the expansive windshield.The new windshield looks similar to Tesla’s windshield on the Model X (https://autoweek.com/article/drive-reviews/drive-review-tesla-model-x-p90d-footsteps-or-tire-tracks-john-muir), save for the added structure of the roof bow. Essentially this windshield design eliminates the need for a panoramic sunroof because it’s baked into the windshield.
It’s hard to say what vehicle this new windshield design would launch with, but considering the patent drawings clearly show a Mustang, the next-gen Mustang might be a good candidate. We hope Ford at least digs into its archives and brings back the Skyliner badge (https://bringatrailer.com/2016/04/23/one-year-glass-top-1954-ford-crestline-skyliner/) for the radical design.
Much like the V10-powered Mustang we tested earlier this year, there’s always a chance that this patent never sees production. Though, with designs continually pushing barriers of available technology, we wouldn’t be shocked to see a Ford with this design sometime in the next few years. Until then, you can head to the Mach-E Club to check out more of these patent drawings. (https://www.macheclub.com/threads/ford-patents-new-massive-windshield-for-the-mustang.289/)
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/a30360986/ford-shows-a-wild-massive-mustang-windshield-in-patent-drawings/?fbclid=IwAR3-OVuLSMwXUJMpROorFcD3EX6F0XZwejHTXebglSg-78w-oH-PypsyKDQ
It looks like replacing your next-generation Ford’s windshield might set you back a pretty penny (https://cleantechnica.com/2016/06/02/tesla-model-x-windshield-replacement-2290/). That is, if Ford brings the windshield shown in its recent patent filings into production. The new patent (https://www.macheclub.com/threads/ford-patents-new-massive-windshield-for-the-mustang.289/), shown on a Ford Mustang, describes what Ford calls a “vehicle roof bow” that separates the windshield and the rear glass panel. You might think: That’s just called a top. And, you’d be technically correct, but the top has shrunk dramatically because of the expansive windshield.The new windshield looks similar to Tesla’s windshield on the Model X (https://autoweek.com/article/drive-reviews/drive-review-tesla-model-x-p90d-footsteps-or-tire-tracks-john-muir), save for the added structure of the roof bow. Essentially this windshield design eliminates the need for a panoramic sunroof because it’s baked into the windshield.
It’s hard to say what vehicle this new windshield design would launch with, but considering the patent drawings clearly show a Mustang, the next-gen Mustang might be a good candidate. We hope Ford at least digs into its archives and brings back the Skyliner badge (https://bringatrailer.com/2016/04/23/one-year-glass-top-1954-ford-crestline-skyliner/) for the radical design.
Much like the V10-powered Mustang we tested earlier this year, there’s always a chance that this patent never sees production. Though, with designs continually pushing barriers of available technology, we wouldn’t be shocked to see a Ford with this design sometime in the next few years. Until then, you can head to the Mach-E Club to check out more of these patent drawings. (https://www.macheclub.com/threads/ford-patents-new-massive-windshield-for-the-mustang.289/)
https://www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/a30360986/ford-shows-a-wild-massive-mustang-windshield-in-patent-drawings/?fbclid=IwAR3-OVuLSMwXUJMpROorFcD3EX6F0XZwejHTXebglSg-78w-oH-PypsyKDQ