2015 Ford Mustang - General Discussion

[Slash]

When you consider how heavy the IRS unit is over the live axle, I'd say 55/45 is more realistic.

Of course this is pure speculation. We won't know for a while.

 

[Tornado]

I'd expect the Ecoboost turbo's weight distribution to be pretty good. That tiny engine (aluminum block?) with the added weight of IRS in the rear will hopefully add balance to a car that has been nearly 60/40 since the Fox body.

http://media.caranddriver.com/files/1999-ford-mustang-svt-cobra1999-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-2.pdf
http://media.caranddriver.com/files/ford-svt-mustang-cobra.pdf
http://www.themustangnews.com/content/2010/01/2007-ford-mustang-data-specifications/
http://www.edmunds.com/ford/mustang/2012/road-test-specs.html

Only the big deck and/or supercharged porkers (Cobra R, Terminator, GT500) approached that particular milestone since the New Edge.

 

[Keef]

Doesn't sound like a V8 to me. If it is, it's a V8 with 180 degree headers. Though I can't imagine a 4 cylinder mustang needing tires that big.

There's no turbo sound in that exhaust at all. That's virtually impossible to hide.

When you consider how heavy the IRS unit is over the live axle, I'd say 55/45 is more realistic.

Of course this is pure speculation. We won't know for a while.

It's probably going to be lighter overall because the suspension arms, differential and mounts will all be aluminum. That's not the case with the live axle.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

There's no turbo sound in that exhaust at all. That's virtually impossible to hide.


It's probably going to be lighter overall because the suspension arms, differential and mounts will all be aluminum. That's not the case with the live axle.

My brother has a Focus ST. You never hear the turbo. Inside nor outside. It is inaudible.

In fact, the car in that video sounds very similar to this ST with FRPP catback:

 

[Azure Flare]

Sounds like a very raspy V6 to me.

 

[eSZee]

Believe what you want.

The data? Ok.

 

[Slash]

Sounds like a very raspy V6 to me.

That's what I was thinking. Didn't really sound like an I4 or a V8.

 

[Crash]

With this discussion on what RON fuel the Mustang will take, It's always struck me as odd that in Europe our standard fuel is 95 RON, while the standard fuel in America is 87 RON. Why don't you get a higher octane rating as standard? It would certainly get rid of issues like this and petrol would still be dirt cheap.

It's not the same system of measurement. America uses AKI/PON, which is (RON+MON)/2. Here's the Wiki entry that details the two methods. Otherwise, here are also a couple of Famine's many explanations on this topic.

 

[Omnis]

Mustang's trunk is big enough. But have you seen the sizes of trunks these days? They're ENORMOUS. lol. That's why I joked about it. The Camaro is absolutely pathetic though. Still a huge trunk but the opening is like a port hole.

 

[Blackbird.]

Mustang's trunk is big enough. But have you seen the sizes of trunks these days? They're ENORMOUS. lol. That's why I joked about it. The Camaro is absolutely pathetic though. Still a huge trunk but the opening is like a port hole.

I agree. My dad recently traded in the SRT-4 for a Challenger R/T. Not to mention the car is gigantic the trunk is just as big.

 

[TheCracker]

So. Just seen the Mustang advertised on British TV for the first time. **** just got real 👍

 

[Badasp5.0]

So. Just seen the Mustang advertised on British TV for the first time. **** just got real 👍

Oh snap I would love to see that commercial.

 

[TheCracker]

There's not much to it to be fair. It's little more than a 'coming soon' teaser.

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

So. Just seen the Mustang advertised on British TV for the first time. **** just got real 👍

In other news. GT350?
http://wot.motortrend.com/could_the_2016_ford_mustang_gt350_look_like_this.html

 

[CodeRedR51]

Order banks are officially open. Base V6 starts at $24,425.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/future-cars/2015-ford-mustang-V6-base-price-is-24425?src=soc_fcbks

 

[ildd]

What did the last gen (2005) cost at launch? Like $26000 after inflation?

 

[YSSMAN]

That $1090 price increase makes a lot of sense. Better materials inside and out, proper rear suspension, a lot of "upscale" standard equipment that wasn't in the outgoing model. I'm totally game for that. Although, I'd be great to know how much of a premium that EcoBoost engine will carry. For almost every other car in their lineup, it seems to be right around $1000, and assuming they keep a similar pricing for the Sport Package, you'd probably be able to pick one up for right around $27k out the door - Give/take the same price as a Subaru BRZ Limited.

But, man, when the inevitable incentives come along in the spring/summer of 2015, these things are going to be a hell of a deal.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

The above render has me thinking. That camo'd car on the previous car with the GT500-esque body platform upgrades....could it be a GT350 powered by an Ecoboost V6? Perhaps something like 500hp from the TT V6? That could be really awesome. Mere speculation, of course.

 

[Slash]

It would be interesting.

Who know what Fords got up their sleeve.

 

[RocZX]

Full price list
Jalopnik

Pricing information (BASE PRICING, Manual Transmission)

Mustang V6 Fastback (050A) - $24,425

Mustang V6 Fastback (051A) - $25,420

Mustang ECOBOOST Fastback (100A) - $25,995

Mustang ECOBOOST Fastback (200A): $29,995

Mustang ECOBOOST Fastback (201A): $31,790

MUSTANG GT Fastback (300A) - $32,925

MUSTANG GT Premium Fastback (400A) - $36,100

MUSTANG GT Premium Fastback (401A) - $38,720

MUSTANG GT 50YR Anniversary (500A) -$46,995

GT Fastback Premium options pricing:

Floor Mats - $85 retail

GT Performance PKG - $2,495 retail

Navigation - $795 retail

Recaros Leather - $1595 retail

Enhanced Security Package - $395

Dest and delivery - $825

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

26k For manual turbo coupe?

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I wonder what the 201A option for the Ecoboost is? Nearly $6,000 premium over the base ecoboost. Nearly 400+hp GT price. I wonder if it's luxury or performance options. Hmmmm

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Track Pack probably.

 

[Slash]

Just found this.

http://corporate.ford.com/doc/Mustang_Timeline1.pdf

 

[McLaren]

In other news. GT350?
http://wot.motortrend.com/could_the_2016_ford_mustang_gt350_look_like_this.html

It looks good, but it'll probably be just as grossly overpriced as the last one.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Seeing the poster on the previous page, it reminded me:

I got to handle this little ad at work last week. It's a gold foil print on authentic handmade Nepalese Lokta paper to celebrate Chinese New Year a few months back. Thought it was very cool of Ford of Canada to do, though I was terrified of ruining it...

I can't wait for the inevitable BreezFreez vs Mustang Ecoboost tests, given their price proximity.

 

[Slash]

Power figures, order options and what not in Fords press release.

http://powernationtv.com/post/ford-opens-order-banks-for-2015-mustang

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

Power figures, order options and what not in Fords press release.

http://powernationtv.com/post/ford-opens-order-banks-for-2015-mustang

Nothing new in that article that I can see. Power figures are the exact same "estimates" we have known since the original reveal.

 

[Slash]

If they haven't announced them by this point they must be pretty close to what they actually are.

 

[xNEVER-ONEx]

If they haven't announced them by this point they must be pretty close to what they actually are.

Ya wouldn't be surprised if the power figures don't change. I think we'll see updated power in 2016, sort of like how the 2010 redesign pretty much carried over the motors from 05-09 and then they brought new motors in 2011.