A patent filing by Ford reveals a bold new windshield design that sees the windshield extending well into the roof of the car. The new patent shows the windshield ending in what Ford calls the 'roof bow' that separates the front and rear glass. While that would normally just be a 'roof', the 'roof bow' is much slimmer. The concept drawings are shown on a Mustang but it's still not clear if that will be where it debuts, if at all.

Skyliner

The panoramic glass roof has become a bit of a trend in car design, finding its way on a diverse sampling of cars ranging from a Kia to Audi and even the Ford F-150. All of these cars offer that overhead light and view with the roof framing the glass. The design takes the Model Y windshield even further back.

Bubble Cars

The all-glass top was something that was experimented with in the mid-sixties, using plexiglass tops that were formed into space-age bubbles. The design never took off outside of a few concept cars but was a favorite among custom builders resulting in some of the wildest custom builds of the decade.

Strength

The roof of the car is there to do more than just keep the rain off the top of your head. It also contributes to the rigidity of the car as well as hopefully protecting the driver in a rollover. As a result, most of the patent concerns itself with the elements that retain that rigidity while still allowing the glass to extend from the hood all the way to the rear window. Ford has made no announcements, and not all patents make it into production cars.

Source: Autoweek