Great (rumoured) news for Mustang Fanboys

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

They might be doing a track pack option.
Basically make more money with everything as an option, Euro is use to that. Start with a base GT, track option adds springs or sways with a BBK, maybe some better aero, tech package, etc.

I just don't see it getting a 15" BBK for anything but the Boss/GT500 variant.

The existing "sport package" type GT gets a 14" Brembo BBK. From the looks of it, the front caliper *looks* just like the current Brembo caliper used in the 14" kit.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-21-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Doesn't look like it, though. The calipers look quite different.

And I doubt that ford would put a 15" front rotor on the base GT.

Reduced weight chatter and rumored 475hp??? I dunno bout that? Especially if the next gen stang ends up being 3400lbs or less? I see it possible.

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Reduced weight chatter and rumored 475hp??? I dunno bout that? Especially if the next gen stang ends up being 3400lbs or less? I see it possible.

Well Ford has been saying for the longest time that they want the incoming models to be at least 250lbs lighter than the ones they replace. So it's possible that the next gen will come in under 3400lbs (3600-250 = 3350).

The S550 chassis does look a little smaller than the S197. There is a lot of padding/cladding hiding whats really going on with that car.

475 hp? Entirely possible. The current GTs are underrated at 420hp. With direct injection they should easily make more than 450hp.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-20-2013, 03:56 PM

True... Those tailpipes look kinda small though. I'm guessing that not the final exhaust. And the blue stang seemed to have less body roll than the prototype. So im guessing they're not testing performance yet?

m4a1mustang · 06-20-2013, 03:59 PM

I think it's too difficult to judge any performance from that video. The exhaust tips definitely don't look like the finished product. As with any test mule we never really know what exactly it is they are testing. It could be the flux capacitor for all we know.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-20-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I think it's too difficult to judge any performance from that video. The exhaust tips definitely don't look like the finished product. As with any test mule we never really know what exactly it is they are testing. It could be the flux capacitor for all we know.

Just pointing out the current mustang was rollin' stiffer than the prototype. That's all. Not making any judgement calls... YET!

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Just pointing out the current mustang was rollin' stiffer than the prototype. That's all. Not making any judgement calls... YET!

I couldn't really tell. They were going slow so I couldn't really make anything out.

m4a1mustang · 06-21-2013, 12:02 PM

Found more detailed pics

2015 Mustang s550 FULL PROTOTYPE Spy Pics [6/10/13] - 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (6th Generation Platform) - Mustang6G.com

Front brakes are definitely NOT the current GT Brembos, nor are they the current GT500s. Something new.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-27-2013, 06:16 PM

Sounds Brolic!!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-27-2013, 06:18 PM

2015 Ford Mustang to Revive Mach 1 Moniker

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2013, 08:33 AM

Looks like the mustang changed their minds concerning the importance of weight reduction... Ford is making sure they are ready when the 2016 C6 camaro with the new alpha platform arrives. According to edmunds, Mustang decided to go on a 400lb diet. With the v6 near 3600lbs and the v8 close to 3700lbs. This should put them at around 3200 and 3300lbs. Which is an estimated 100-150lbs LIGHTER than the expectations of the alpha/camaro. Read the edmunds article.

2015 Ford Mustang Goes on a Diet | Edmunds.com

Gotta love the muscle car wars!!!

m4a1mustang · 08-19-2013, 08:40 AM

If it's 400lbs lighter its going to be insane.

theDreamer · 08-19-2013, 08:54 AM

The 400lbs is going to only be the v6 or ecoboost model they are saying now.
Though the v8 will try to cut 200lbs, it might not fully happen they think.

Also rumor or confirmed facts are:
-GT500 is gone and replaced with a NA GT350 to compete against the NA Camaro
-SVT (unknown official name) will be the new top dog. Probably using the 5.0 but unsure yet on SC or TT yet. Another rumor for this model is they hope to take on the Corvette and bypass the top Camaro. They want to basically destroy the Camaro at the top and put a challenge against the Corvette C7.

Also a minimum of a 10% price increase for the Mustang may happen for the top end models.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The 400lbs is going to only be the v6 or ecoboost model they are saying now.
Though the v8 will try to cut 200lbs, it might not fully happen they think.

Also rumor or confirmed facts are:
-GT500 is gone and replaced with a NA GT350 to compete against the NA Camaro
-SVT (unknown official name) will be the new top dog. Probably using the 5.0 but unsure yet on SC or TT yet. Another rumor for this model is they hope to take on the Corvette and bypass the top Camaro. They want to basically destroy the Camaro at the top and put a challenge against the Corvette C7.

Also a minimum of a 10% price increase for the Mustang may happen for the top end models.

I don't think Chevy is going to let that happen this time around. I think they intend the camaro to beat or rival the mustang, without giving them the leeway to compete against the corvette directly... If you look at the engine platforms they have now, and the new alpha platform which we really know nothing about. People are estimating 3400-3500lb chassis based on tensile steel composition on the ATS. We don't know if chevy will use other tricks for weight reduction on the camaro. We have to see which way chevy goes in the war. It's going to be tight.

m4a1mustang · 08-19-2013, 08:59 AM

I want them to bring back the SVT Snake Horse.

06-20-2013, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	True... Those tailpipes look kinda small though. I'm guessing that not the final exhaust. And the blue stang seemed to have less body roll than the prototype. So im guessing they're not testing performance yet? __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-20-2013, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I think it's too difficult to judge any performance from that video. The exhaust tips definitely don't look like the finished product. As with any test mule we never really know what exactly it is they are testing. It could be the flux capacitor for all we know. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-21-2013, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Found more detailed pics 2015 Mustang s550 FULL PROTOTYPE Spy Pics [6/10/13] - 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (6th Generation Platform) - Mustang6G.com Front brakes are definitely NOT the current GT Brembos, nor are they the current GT500s. Something new. Rooster89 likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-27-2013, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Sounds Brolic!!! __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-27-2013, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Mach 1& ShelbyGT350 Mustang? 2015 Ford Mustang to Revive Mach 1 Moniker __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-19-2013, 08:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Looks like the mustang changed their minds concerning the importance of weight reduction... Ford is making sure they are ready when the 2016 C6 camaro with the new alpha platform arrives. According to edmunds, Mustang decided to go on a 400lb diet. With the v6 near 3600lbs and the v8 close to 3700lbs. This should put them at around 3200 and 3300lbs. Which is an estimated 100-150lbs LIGHTER than the expectations of the alpha/camaro. Read the edmunds article. 2015 Ford Mustang Goes on a Diet \| Edmunds.com Gotta love the muscle car wars!!! __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-19-2013, 08:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	If it's 400lbs lighter its going to be insane. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-19-2013, 08:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	The 400lbs is going to only be the v6 or ecoboost model they are saying now. Though the v8 will try to cut 200lbs, it might not fully happen they think. Also rumor or confirmed facts are: -GT500 is gone and replaced with a NA GT350 to compete against the NA Camaro -SVT (unknown official name) will be the new top dog. Probably using the 5.0 but unsure yet on SC or TT yet. Another rumor for this model is they hope to take on the Corvette and bypass the top Camaro. They want to basically destroy the Camaro at the top and put a challenge against the Corvette C7. Also a minimum of a 10% price increase for the Mustang may happen for the top end models. b1adesofcha0s likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-19-2013, 08:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I want them to bring back the SVT Snake Horse. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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