Ford's Mustang Bike Rack Patent Laughs In The Face Of Lifestyle Crossovers
Many car manufacturers would have you believe that if you’re into outdoor pursuits, you need to get a crossover. Whenever a new crossover/SUV is launched, there’s always a ‘lifestyled’ version with various lifestyle things like surfboards, bikes and canoes attached to hammer the point home.
But what if you’re a keen biker, and don’t want a crossover? What if, say, you want a Mustang? Well, it turns out Ford has you covered.
A patent from Ford Global Technologies has emerged, depicting an integrated bike rack for the coupe. The system is based around rails which slide out through the rear bumper and are fixed into place, giving a stable platform for a pair of bikes.
It looks like a far neater and more secure solution than an off-the-shelf bike rack, and we’re rather hoping it gets made. It may go no further than the patent stage, but we’ve dropped Ford a line to see if we can find out more.
Via Autoblog
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Comments
Thisss… is a terrible idea.
How?
Dodge should add one for the Demon. Would double as a wheelie-bar xD.
Just mount the bikes facing backwards and lock the handlebars. Use the front wheels for the wheelie bar.
Meanwhile in Japan…
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This is why I love American and Japanese cars. Euro manufacturers will never be insane enough to add this to the 911, or an M4.
You were saying 😉
THIS
I feel like I’m ahead of the curve in this case. Because Miata is life:
is it stuck in the exhausts? :D
pick up truck ? i dont need that …
Wkwkwk land indeed..
Why has no one ever thought before: have a racecar that can also haul things like bikes and kayaks?!
a lot of WRX and STI owners have roof racks and actually haul stuff on their roofs here like bikes or snowboards or camping gear
Meanwhile. In Italy:
What, so now you’re gonna make an offroad version? I love it!