What Discontinued Car Would You Like To See A Modern Version Of ?

[MSTER232]

I'd rather have the cars continue production as they were just before they got discontinued, but I wouldn't mind a modern version of the cars as long as they are recognizable. Anyway, here is the list of cars I want to see a modern version of sooner or later:

• Toyota Supra
• Toyota AE86*
• Honda NSX*
• Honda S2000
• Mazda RX-7

* These cars technically already have modern counterparts but if I wasn't told it was a newer counterpart, I probably wouldn't be able to tell and therefore it isn't a good modern version of these discontinued cars.

 

[YSSMAN]

Dodge Omni GLH, because you know Dodge did have a sense of humor at one time. Plus there's not enough turbocharged hatchbacks in the world.

The closest we'll get is the new Fiat 500T, I'm guessing. Well, unless Dodge is still thinking about doing the Hornet. Then, yeah, that'd be a true Omni successor.

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Since I've had Ford on my mind the past six months or so, there are two cars I'd like to have a rebirth:

1) Ford/Mercury Capri: With so much push going towards a small, lightweight, rear-drive coupe, Ford really should stick their toe into the water with a new Capri. Of course, it really fell by the wayside later in it's life, but the basic idea is there.

Use the 2014/15+ Mustang chassis as a basic starting point, possibly cut it down a bit. Utilize EcoBoost engines across the board, start with the 1.6 and top it out with the 2.0L as a top-trim "RS2000" variant. Make the six-speed manual option standard, finally offer a version of the PowerShift automatic with a fully manual paddle-shift option.

Thing is, I doubt Ford could make a financial case for it when the Mustang is already so affordable. And that is truly, truly unfortunate.

2) Ford Falcon Futura, Sprint: With the Mustang debut, the Falcon was rendered irrelevant shortly after it's debut in 1964. Even though they were exactly the same car underneath, it was the dramatic difference in style that had the Mustang winning out.

A Falcon could serve as a "grown up" Mustang, and if they were to offer as many variants as there were for it's predecessor, it could significantly add to the markets with which the brand competes in. Personally, I'd stick to a coupe, sedan and wagon variant. Go toe-to-toe with BMW, make it a "poor man's 3-series," and sell a kajillion. Maybe. Make it a model that is only available with EcoBoost engines, don't offer a V8, and it might be a halfway decent idea. But, the existence of the Mustang is what kills it.

All of it would depend on Chevrolet getting the SS Sedan out the door, and the possible commitment to the Code eventually happening.

 

[hawkeye122]

A more modern version of the CLK-GTR.

 

[BobbyBRAKEaNek]

Ford Probe GT
Subaru SVX

 

[Slash]

Ford Falcon, Torino, Pinto (reworked I think it could be great). Boss 429/351

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Since I've had Ford on my mind the past six months or so, there are two cars I'd like to have a rebirth:

1) Ford/Mercury Capri: With so much push going towards a small, lightweight, rear-drive coupe, Ford really should stick their toe into the water with a new Capri. Of course, it really fell by the wayside later in it's life, but the basic idea is there.

Use the 2014/15+ Mustang chassis as a basic starting point, possibly cut it down a bit. Utilize EcoBoost engines across the board, start with the 1.6 and top it out with the 2.0L as a top-trim "RS2000" variant. Make the six-speed manual option standard, finally offer a version of the PowerShift automatic with a fully manual paddle-shift option.

Thing is, I doubt Ford could make a financial case for it when the Mustang is already so affordable. And that is truly, truly unfortunate.

I'd like to see the Capri come back too. I doubt it would make over to the US with the Mustang already as you said affordable and popular but here in Europe it might be different. There are no sports cars from Ford over here, we have the Focus ST and RS and pretty soon we'll have the Fiesta ST. But no Capri counterpart.

My only concern is that if Ford decide to do another one, it'd be designed on the current Ford range and not have any reference to its predecessor. Also it probably wouldn't be RWD and it would also have a diesel engine too.

IMO if they we're going to bring it back, they should do it properly. I'd love to see this car back in the saddle with a range of engines - from 1.6 Ecoboost to a 4.0 V8 - RWD and styled like a Capri should be.

 

[Clark]

Porsche 912 - Base it on the 997, strip out every luxury item and everything not needed. Stick in a slightly uprated version of the 2.0 Litre Golf R engine. Perfect Budget 911 with recession busting fuel economy for a sports car.

Ford Puma- Fiesta chassis, 2 door and fit it with the 1.0 l 3-cyl Ecoboost engine.

 

[priesty_lfc]

A lot of Ford love on here!

As already posted I mention the Cosworth badge onto the Focus and Mondeo

But yes, the Capri is a good shout, I remember my dads metallic light green 2.8i with pepperpot wheels, recaro seats, loved being taken out in that!

Another awesome Ford from yester year would be the Lotus Cortina, true classic!

 

[homeforsummer]

Porsche 912 - Base it on the 997, strip out every luxury item and everything not needed. Stick in a slightly uprated version of the 2.0 Litre Golf R engine. Perfect Budget 911 with recession busting fuel economy for a sports car.

Ford Puma- Fiesta chassis, 2 door and fit it with the 1.0 l 3-cyl Ecoboost engine.

Agree with both of these. And a pared-down Boxster would make a good 914 too, again with zero equipment and a inline or flat four.

 

[JAHHAJ]

Toyota Supra
Audi Quattro
Honda S2000
Mazda RX-7
Mitsubishi 3000GTO
Mercedes CLK-GTR
Ford Cosworth's
Nissan Silvia
Peugeot 205 GTI

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Toyota Starlet KP60 revival.
Proper RR beetle revival.
Impreza Coupe.
Affordable RWD Alfa Romeos
Triumph Spitfire
MG MGB GT (V8? )

 

[MatskiMonk]

BMW M1

BMW 700RS inspired track day car with an S1000RR engine

 

[Ven0m]

Pontiac.

 

[Tahli462]

Pontiac.

What kind? Version? Anything?

 

[Ven0m]

What kind? Version? Anything?

I just miss Pontiac in general. As far as models:
Firebird Trans Am Ram Air WS6
GTO 6.0
G6 GTP
Le Mans
GTO Judge
and I'm sure there's more.

 

[Eric1512]

I would love to see a new 240sx. Same engine and same body style, just newer parts/technology. And they would get huge sales from drifters. And something they sorta have made but can do a way better job would be the superbird.

 

[SpartanG]

Has anyone mentioned the E30 bmw? It's one of the best handling cars; dynamic and fun while still being buttoned down and proper when it's time to go to work. I'd love to see a return to the idea of a small, lightweight sports sedan/coupe. But cars today are just too bloaty.

But really, define modern version? Are we talking updated exterior and all? Cause I love 80s styling. I'd want to see the AE86 updated and the GT86 fills that but looks nothing like it.

 

[peter_vod69]

2) Ford Falcon Futura, Sprint: With the Mustang debut, the Falcon was rendered irrelevant shortly after it's debut in 1964. Even though they were exactly the same car underneath, it was the dramatic difference in style that had the Mustang winning out.

A Falcon could serve as a "grown up" Mustang, and if they were to offer as many variants as there were for it's predecessor, it could significantly add to the markets with which the brand competes in. Personally, I'd stick to a coupe, sedan and wagon variant. Go toe-to-toe with BMW, make it a "poor man's 3-series," and sell a kajillion. Maybe. Make it a model that is only available with EcoBoost engines, don't offer a V8, and it might be a halfway decent idea. But, the existence of the Mustang is what kills it.

All of it would depend on Chevrolet getting the SS Sedan out the door, and the possible commitment to the Code eventually happening.

Ford Australia would like a word with you...

 

[iRtheSTIG]

SVO Mustang, itd be nice to have another turbo mustang or just an Eco boost v6 stang

 

[Ven0m]

SVO Mustang, itd be nice to have another turbo mustang or just an Eco boost v6 stang

There is already like 5 modern mustangs on the market right now. Why on earth do we need yet another?

 

[iRtheSTIG]

There is already like 5 modern mustangs on the market right now. Why on earth do we need yet another?

Trust me, there's WELL more than 5, why don't we need another?

 

[Ven0m]

Trust me, there's WELL more than 5, why don't we need another?

Because there is too many as is. Why anyone would bother to buy a mustang that isn't a V8 is beyond me.

 

[iRtheSTIG]

Because there is too many as is. Why anyone would bother to buy a mustang that isn't a V8 is beyond me.

Trust me, I wouldn't buy any mustang but a V8 but it'd be cool to see

 

[Ven0m]

Trust me, I wouldn't buy any mustang but a V8 but it'd be cool to see

Okay just as long as we are clear. You drive a Vsucks mustang and you lose your man card.

 

[iRtheSTIG]

Okay just as long as we are clear. You drive a Vsucks mustang and you lose your man card.

Clear haha

 

[Anna+Reece]

I'd like to see a (heavy bias in 3...2...1...) modern MR2. Or a modern 240SX.

 

[PhillGuy]

How about a E-Type Jag. One one the best looking cars on the earth.

 

[Keef]

I'd like to see a new FC built with a near-identical design but with modern details and tolerances, etc. Things like flush, more aerodynamic window seals would make a big difference. More precise lines in the sheetmetal forming. More aerodynamic underbody trays, whatever.

 

[Grayfox]

Even though I hate french cars.

I would like to see a rebuild of the Renault R8 Gordini.
None of this new giant mini or 6x bigger fiat 500.

Just new productions of this

 

[YSSMAN]

Ford Australia would like a word with you...

Thing is, that kind of Falcon is entirely different than what we had in the States. Back in 1960, as the predecessor to the Mustang, the Falcon was a very small car that was available as a coupe, sedan and wagon... And eventually as a Ute as well. Eventually the Falcon gave way to the Maverick, which was a rather crummy small car that capitalized on the gas crisis in the worst way.

The Falcon down under always seemed to be a bigger vehicle than what we had here, and that is dramatically more evident now compared to then. If the Australian Falcon ever came here, it would be roughly the same size as the current Taurus that we have here. And that is one big car.