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Ford MY

The 'my' was one of the stars at the Detroit Motor Show in 1999 and is all about vehicle versatility.The five-door, five-plus-passenger 'my' is designed as a "go anywhere, do anything" vehicle. It is ready for any adventure, from mountain climbing to snow boarding, but is also just as at home at the theatre or nightclub. 'My' incorporates the 'edge design' elements of efficient, sheer surfaces which maximise the function of the car in terms of aerodynamics and structural stiffness.

The five-door configuration makes the 'my' extremely versatile. The front doors open in a conventional manner, while the rear doors open to the back, giving complete access to the interior. The top of the rear hatch opens upward, and the lower portion extends out -- increasing usable cargo space. Its long wheelbase and wide track give optimum handling while delivering the maximum amount of space to passengers and the cargo area.

The aggressive-looking front bumper features two large round driving lamps and a simple rectangular grille. The headlamps are trapezoidal in shape and sit high on the front end to maximize headlight "throw." The rear of the vehicle features four round tail lights and exposed exhaust ports. The 18-inch, six-spoke aluminium wheels feature P235R55-18 on- and off-highway tyres that are ready for any challenge. The roof is made up of one panel of amber glass over the passenger area and one panel of glass over the cargo area, that give the 'my' an open air feeling without exposing its passengers to the harsh elements of the outdoors.

Inside, 'my' builds on the machined look outside by carrying the exterior aluminium-like finish through to interior accents and exposed framework. The roof line begins at the base of the A-pillar and arches back to the base of the C-pillar like a half moon. The exposed sheet metal on the C-pillar demonstrates a solid quality and adds to the sense of safety and security of the vehicle. The four uniquely designed bucket seats are mounted on machined aluminium structural members that create open space under the seat for increased leg room or storage space. The seats are wrapped with two shades of sage leather.

The front centre console features an amber-colored mouse-like ball that functions as the control for the radio, climate control and global positioning system -- displayed on a screen mounted in the center of the dash. The centre-mounted gauges allow extra flexibility and simplicity for right-hand and left-hand drive versions of the vehicle. The rear bucket seats fold down, and the floor of the cargo area extends over the back of the seats for a flat, expanded cargo space.

Year:	1999	Engine:	n/a
Power:	n/a	Transmission:	n/a
0-60:	n/a	Top speed:	n/a

Related Links

The Ford Website
http://www.ford.co.uk