2015 Ford Mustang - General Discussion

[Neddo]

Not sure it gets much hate?

I don't know why but I find current Mustang underrated

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I don't know why but I find current Mustang underrated

You find one of the best selling and fastest selling production cars on the planet "underrated"?

 

[Neddo]

You find one of the best selling and fastest selling production cars on the planet "underrated"?

Not because of that. It's best generation ever since the 60's mustangs

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Not because of that. It's best generation ever since the 60's mustangs

What does that have to do with being "hated" or "underrated"?

 

[Neddo]

What does that have to do with being "hated" or "underrated"?

What I'm saying is more of an opinion than a fact. Maybe even crazy opinion.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

What I'm saying is more of an opinion than a fact. Maybe even crazy opinion.

It's one I've never even heard, which is why I find it strange you even bring it up

 

[RACECAR]

Exactly why do you feel its "underrated"?

 

[Neddo]

It's one I've never even heard, which is why I find it strange you even bring it up

At my place it's all about german cars. Especially S Class, A8, A7, BMWs. French, Italian cars are behind but not very close. Japanese cars are hated, while british cars don't exist at all. However luxury cars like Bentley are very popular. With that gangsta image. UGH. American cars are kinda meh to everyone around me.

So on the internet current Mustang is not that underrated, but in a place where OTT limos and hatches take the cake, it is. For some reason F Type is avoided around here, too. On the other hand it makes them far more desirable and exclusive here at least

 

[CodeRedR51]

Mountune warranty and Ford Warranty are two different things, I'd rather have the manufacture one.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/warranty/

Ford Performance and mountune Performance Packs and Components are warrantied for factory-supplied material or workmanship when correctly and completely installed on a late model Ford vehicle by an authorized Ford or Lincoln Dealer, Shelby American, Inc., mountune LLC or an automotive service technician certified by the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This Performance Packs and Components Limited Warranty begins upon dealer installation and registration of the part(s) with Ford Performance and remains in effect for the balance of 36 months or 36,000 miles / 60,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first, calculated from the start date of the manufacturer's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

https://performanceparts.ford.com/warranty/

Well that's good then, cause you can't get that with most places unless they're big name tuning places like Lingenfelter.

At my place it's all about german cars. Especially S Class, A8, A7, BMWs. French, Italian cars are behind but not very close. Japanese cars are hated, while british cars don't exist at all. However luxury cars like Bentley are very popular. With that gangsta image. UGH. American cars are kinda meh to everyone around me.

So on the internet current Mustang is not that underrated, but in a place where OTT limos and hatches take the cake, it is. For some reason F Type is avoided around here, too. On the other hand it makes them far more desirable and exclusive here at least

I mean you're small bubble of seen hate isn't general though. You make comments in passing as if it's a widespread thing.

 

[Neddo]

Well that's good then, cause you can't get that with most places unless they're big name tuning places like Lingenfelter.



I mean you're small bubble of seen hate isn't general though. You make comments in passing as if it's a widespread thing.

Trust me, it's not that easy

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Trust me, it's not that easy

What?

 

[CodeRedR51]

GT500 anyone?

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/02/ford-shelby-gt500-spy-shots/

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Wonder if it will go the power route or track.

 

[TheCracker]

Wonder if it will go the power route or track.

Power. GT350R has the track aspect covered. GT500, as always, is for bragging rites for the under-endowed. It's like the Z/28 and ZL1 Camaros.

 

[VXR]

I think it needs to be a wide-body to distance itself as the street muscle Mustang, over the track GT350/R.

 

[LM7325]

The Coyote engine almost seems to defy physics the way they can keep throwing power at it. In 2010 that super tight for it's size bore spacing looked like a recipe for head gasket and overheating issues. Ford really did their homework making the most of what they had.

Still I am dissapointed the 6.2 didn't really go anywhere besides a pickup. It seemed to have real potential if those 32V heads would have ever appeared.

Coyote proved me wrong, even if the block is essentially a Bic lighter of sorts, no overbore possible, and too tight to sleeve.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Power. GT350R has the track aspect covered. GT500, as always, is for bragging rites for the under-endowed. It's like the Z/28 and ZL1 Camaros.

Z/28 is technically the GT350 fighter.

Edit: Err, I think that's what you are saying.

Edit 2: Just noticed the license plate says 500 on it. Oh Ford....

 

[GTboyz]

What's with the spoiler ?

If GT500 is turbocharged would it create a backlash for some ? Since GT500 has always been supercharged. I myself think it would be awhile to get used to the idea of Turbocharged GT500.

Obviously i don't know much about history of cars in terms of engine compared to all of you here.

 

[Sage Ages]

What's with the spoiler ?

What about it? All I can see is that it's adjustable.

 

[GTboyz]

What about it? All I can see is that it's adjustable.

Idk, it makes it look like a GT350 which is more track ready as opposed to GT500 being more of a powerhouse to me.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I wouldn't worry about it until they actually debut the car. Could be temporary.

 

[AudiMan2011]

I think the GT500 will end up with power to rival or beat the Hellcat so I'm expecting 700+hp.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

I think the GT500 will end up with power to rival or beat the Hellcat so I'm expecting 700+hp.

The last one was 660 bhp. Another 60 to beat the hellcat wouldn't be too far fetched right?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

GT500 anyone?

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/02/ford-shelby-gt500-spy-shots/

well if you look close to the rear you see the flag, thus Murica, thus showing raw power of the Bald Eagle that swoops over the majestic country in time of need with great speed. So all pointing to a GT500. Good catch

Oh and the plate as well.

 

[AudiMan2011]

I looked through the pictures and noticed this on the windscreen:

Tried to sharpen the image as best I could, but that suspiciously looks like it reads "TT". Could this mean the engine is a new twin turbo unit?

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Hmm, what to think. The spoiler and whatever work was done on the front makes me think this GT500 could end up being an uber track version of the Mustang with even less weight and some more power. I bet it'll have either a powered up voodoo engine, a twin turbo 5.0L Coyote, or maybe even the Twin Turbo V6 found in the Ford GT.

Though, it's still possible that it could still be a powerhouse Mustang like the previous GT500 was. Either way, I'm certainly excited about it.

 

[RocZX]

 

[McLaren]

What's with the spoiler ?

If GT500 is turbocharged would it create a backlash for some ? Since GT500 has always been supercharged. I myself think it would be awhile to get used to the idea of Turbocharged GT500.

Obviously i don't know much about history of cars in terms of engine compared to all of you here.

They put an Ecoboost V6 in the GT supercar. There's nothing more Ford could do to surprise me except planting a hidden LS block in the car next.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Sounds like a V8 to me, but what makes it tick?