5.0

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Now for my first "On Topic" post in this thread.

So, for years, car mags have speculated that the next mustangs would have an IRS.

What say you, 5.0wners? Do you really think the next Stang strikes a blow for independence? Or do you think it remans LRA?

Yes, IRS for next model.

It's also going to be a minimum of 250 lbs lighter. The 5.0 will be direct injected with an estimated 450 hp.

3.7L V6 might be replaced with a turbo 4 banger.

shadoquad · 09-20-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Ford had like 4 openings posted for guys with experience doing IRS...my guess would be yes

Hoping it gets done well...I'd pick it up. If not, we will see what's out then

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yes, IRS for next model.

It's also going to be a minimum of 250 lbs lighter. The 5.0 will be direct injected with an estimated 450 hp.

3.7L V6 might be replaced with a turbo 4 banger.

So I should hold out another year, and then I can beat you guys on the Dragon? SWEET!

RZ, that sounds like a pretty good indicator.

i'd heard the rumor about the 4 banger from a couple rags and from a buddy of mine who is a mechanic at a Ford dillership.

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

So I should hold out another year, and then I can beat you guys on the Dragon? SWEET!

RZ, that sounds like a pretty good indicator.

i'd heard the rumor about the 4 banger from a couple rags and from a buddy of mine who is a mechanic at a Ford dillership.

Well, we will just buy it when it comes out.

Isamu · 09-20-2011, 08:21 AM

wtb 5.00000h

Red__Zed · 09-20-2011, 08:21 AM

Yeah, one of the guys I used to work on cars with made it to a final round interview...don't think he got the job though....

Though maybe that's just what they want us to think

Red__Zed · 09-20-2011, 08:22 AM

You'll have to wait like 2-3 years though

Isamu · 09-20-2011, 08:40 AM

so after we move into the house... and I get back from deployment.. should I trade in the Z and get a GTR, or a 5.0hh

b1adesofcha0s · 09-20-2011, 08:40 AM

Also heard it's not going to be a retro design and will be something new that has some elements of prior mustangs. Ford wants to sell the same version of it in all global markets.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-20-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

so after we move into the house... and I get back from deployment.. should I trade in the Z and get a GTR, or a 5.0hh

That's a pretty significant price gap there

I like the GT-R better, but a 5.0 would save you a ton of money that you could use to pay off your house, save, and mod the 5.0.

Isamu · 09-20-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Also heard it's not going to be a retro design and will be something new that has some elements of prior mustangs. Ford wants to sell the same version of it in all global markets.

oh rearry?

Isamu · 09-20-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That's a pretty significant price gap there

I like the GT-R better, but a 5.0 would save you a ton of money that you could use to pay off your house, save, and mod the 5.0.

wife is going to be making more then me... so I will haz money!

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Also heard it's not going to be a retro design and will be something new that has some elements of prior mustangs. Ford wants to sell the same version of it in all global markets.

Yeah, it won't be straight retro but it will share elements with previous generations. Much like the 370 has a modern look but shares a lot of lines with the original Zs.

Red__Zed · 09-20-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

so after we move into the house... and I get back from deployment.. should I trade in the Z and get a GTR, or a 5.0hh

Auto only killed the gator for me. Almost picked one up instead of the z (would have been a huge mistake in 2010), but test drove one and was not fan.

Funny looking back, at the time I couldn't get a test drive in a wrx because of the Subaru insurance issue...but the gtr was no problem. Took it out for half a day with no questions asked....

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Auto only killed the gator for me. Almost picked one up instead of the z (would have been a huge mistake in 2010), but test drove one and was not fan.

Funny looking back, at the time I couldn't get a test drive in a wrx because of the Subaru insurance issue...but the gtr was no problem. Took it out for half a day with no questions asked....

Same here. I appreciate the numbers the GTR puts down, but overall it's not really that fun to drive for me. I prefer the traditional three pedal and 6 speed setup.

shadoquad · 09-20-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Same here. I appreciate the numbers the GTR puts down, but overall it's not really that fun to drive for me. I prefer the traditional three pedal and 6 speed setup.

The numbers are spectacular.

A two-ton four-seater that can lap the world's greatest race tracks as fast as the world's premiere two-seat exotic sports cars, and it costs less than 100k.

I prefer a three pedal, too, but I agree, the numbers are awesome.

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