Ford Interceptor

We doubt this car will ever be made, but it is cool nonetheless. Ford Motor Co. introduced the Ford Interceptor concept at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Interceptor is equipped with a manual six-speed transmission mated with a Ford Racing 5.0-liter V8 Cammer engine that delivers 400 hp running on E85. The Interceptor is rear-wheel driven, and features a short front overhang, long rear overhang and extended dash-to-axle ratio. The vehicle also has a low cabin and higher beltline.

The concept does in fact feature some signature Ford touches, including the horizontal three-bar grille. The engine sits under a clamshell ‘shaker’ hood. The Cammer modular engine that powered Ford Racing’s FR500C race car to the top of the Grand Am Cup’s GS class. The Interceptor is Mustang-based, sits on 22-inch wheels, and is equipped with a solid rear axle.

The interior features black leather and metal finishes, with leather-wrapped dash, headliner and steering wheel. Four low-back bucket seats are wrapped in thick black leather with exposed-edge seams and contrasting caramel stitching. Squircles, or professionally square circle-shaped graphics, can be seen inside and out, including on door trims, the floor, console and instrument panel. The seats are accented with Ford GT-inspired squircle grommets that are finished with Titan Metal painted inserts.

The Interceptor incorporates Ford’s patented four-point ‘belt and suspenders’ safety belts in all four seats, as well as inflatable seat belts in the rear. Ford has been studying the potential of these safety belt systems as possible ways to further reduce injury risk in vehicle crashes.