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

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.

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.

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.

250lbs and 475hp... What if the 475 ends up being underrated? That car will need serious stopping power. The current brembo brake kit isn't getting straight a's in reviews, so i can definitely see the potential for an upgrade in braking, along with weight reduction and a power spike.

Ford takes being on the number one spot seriously. The SS1LE shattered the GT/Track pkg. Next years car from mustang is going to shatter camaro SS1LE, guaranteed. That's what chevy and ford do... Take turns shattering each others ego each other every 2 years. Next year is Ford's turn :tiphat: Long live the muscle car wars.

The Brembos are actually very good. Like almost any car, they need a pad and fluid upgrade for hardcore driving. That's it.

I know, but pound for pound on track. The camaro has received much more praise for it's stock brembo kit for not fading. while ford has had fade issues from stock under certain conditions, like our akebono's have issues under certain conditions

The 14" brembos seemed to be fine on the 550hp GT500 while dealing with more weight than this guy is likely to. I expect they'll be fine for reasonable track duty.

I don't even bother with stock brake comparisons because it is a moot point for those of us that do real hardcore driving. We upgrade our pads/fluid right away as a street pad and DOT 3 fluid just won't hold up to any track or extended spirited driving.

With pad/fluid upgrades these systems are going to perform almost identically.

The only caveat would be the Akebono system, which is in a much greater need of additional air cooling than the Brembo calipers used on the Mustang/Camaro. The latter are bigger and do a better job of expelling heat. The Akebonos have a nasty habit of retaining a lot of it and really benefit from ducting.

I do really like mine with DS2500 pads and ATE Blue, though.

They are great for track duty. Just needs an appropriate pad with DOT 4 fluid. Additional cooling is always a plus.

"Stangs still using Dot 3?!?!?!? Damm, your wife's economy car uses better brake fluid than that!:eek:


:D

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.

Sounds Brolic!!!

Mach 1& ShelbyGT350 Mustang?
 

Yeah, but what you don't bother with and what Ford is trying to do in terms of getting a better review against the camaro are two different things. SEVERAL Video reviews of both cars on track prove the camaro braking to be much more confident and track ready from stock.

Point of previous statements was simple based on what looks like a larger caliper and a reason why Ford would want to improve on the brakes they already have. Which is based on the camaro v8 SS/1LE performance. It's direct competitor.

Though you're mostly accurate concerning Z brakes to a point. (Z brakes don't give problems in cooler weather with the proper upgrades. Brake hoses necessary for summer driving). It's not relevant to the Camaro/mustang (challenger)redesign war.:tiphat:

Basically what we were observing. :tup:

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!!! :excited:

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

:yum: I love my 40th and am about to drop a crap load of cash on it but if they did all that? Man...that'd be hard to pass up.

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 want them to bring back the SVT Snake Horse.

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. :driving:

I would agree, but Ford has been keeping a lot under wraps with the next Mustang and some rumors are coming out they want to bump themselves up a level in the competition.

We don't know ANYTHING about the C6 and they have the advantage of coming out one year later. But hey, it's a healthy competition that stirs much excitement. :tup:

2015 Ford Mustang spy photos, photo gallery and front-end shots - Autoweek

http://autoweek.com/storyimage/CW/20...s.jpg&maxW=630

A lot more here: The Face of the 2015 Mustang! - 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (6th Generation Platform) - Mustang6G.com

Definitely took cues from the Evos.

Looking through the photos with the exposed front end you definitely get the idea that this is going to be a very trim, sculpted body once the padding and camouflage comes off.

Good find Steve! :tup:

Looks good :tup:

Hope this news makes nissan up the output for the next z..

So a few people from s197, who may or may not work for Ford, said that is not the front but just a test mule.

I bet it's the front. It probably wasn't supposed to be spotted and they want to add some confusion.

That is what others are saying, this is on par with the iPhone 4 being found at the bar and plastered all over tech websites.
The Mustang being found on a track with minimal covers was never intended to be photographed. There are some mock ups with a Fusion layered over the Mustang prototype and they look similar.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/large/838/4t8h.jpg

Definitely going to be similarities, but I think that's the point with their new design language. When all is said and done, and they sit side-by-side, obviously they are going to look very different even with similar design language.

yeah not sure why people get all crazy over the cars being similar. every company follows a design language across all its models.

look at all the new lexus models.
All the Hyundai.s
BMW etc.

I think it has to do with the Mustang has been different from the line up over the years.
I mean, it draws minor items into its design for cost savings, but really when you see a Mustang(v6,v8,shelby,etc) you know it is a Mustang.

Thing is, when I look at this one, it still screams "Mustang" to me.

Steve since you prolly know where it is offhand, theres a rendering of what this would look like without the covers. and it looks good.

I think I know what you're talking about, and it did look pretty good. I try not to rely on those too much because you never know, but based on how the front looks vs. how it looked under cover you definitely get the feeling that the body shape is going to be very trim and sculpted with good proportions. Somewhat low slung and very sporty with dimensions more in line with an M4 (M3 Coupe) than the current S197 chassis Mustangs. You can tell that it's smaller inside just by looking at the driver.

I'm excited for it. Lots of cool new cars in the pipeline.