Great (rumoured) news for Mustang Fanboys

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 07:30 AM

Ford Insider: 2015 Mustang EcoBoost to pack 300hp, GT gets 475hp

It seems the next gen v6 mustang will get replaced with a 300hp ecoboost engine. So even if it lost 5 hp? I'm sure torque and responsiveness from the turbo 4 should eclipse the current V6. Hope they add a worthy driveshaft this time?

The 5.0 is being rumoured to punch out 475hp... That's a lot of stock boom if prices stay similar? Also, if they get a weight reduction to about 3300-3400? Whew??? Awesome. IRS, should sweeten the deal and make the next gen mustang the biggest muscle car to fear.

The camaro stands at 426 now. The C7 vette is at 450hp est. I expect either Chevy will further bump that power or get even more aggressive on weight reduction. Can't wait for the next gen Muscle Car Wars.

Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 07:40 AM

IRS, a great V8, sounds awesome, handles well, what's not to like? Oh, right. the interior minus the Recaros.

It's a great time to be a car enthusiast.

theDreamer · 05-17-2013, 07:53 AM

The biggest factor I am waiting to hear is the weight drop.
I have heard 300 pounds to no weight loss in the past few months. Also, the Vette lost weight from its frame but had to bring some back for safety features which may end up being what Ford has to do with the new Mustang.

Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 07:55 AM

It's going to be a hell of a car. From a performance standpoint, all it was missing was a proper rear suspension.

bdavis89 · 05-17-2013, 07:57 AM

Forget Mustang or Z fanboys, as a car guy I think this will be awesome. I'm sure the GT will be starting at least $35k though..

I too am looking forward to the next gen Muscle Car Wars

theDreamer · 05-17-2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It's going to be a hell of a car. From a performance standpoint, all it was missing was a proper rear suspension.

And fatter tires.

JungleZ · 05-17-2013, 10:47 AM

I don't remember what torque feels like

Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

I don't remember what torque feels like

Give it a rest, man. You've said your piece. We get it.

Red__Zed · 05-17-2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

And fatter tires.

One day Ford will finally figure that one out...one day.

I'm not counting on too much of a weight drop with the new Mustang, even if they downsize it bit. Dropping weight costs money and I think they will already have a tough enough time hitting the right price point.

If they finally shed some of the "feature" bodywork and shrink it down, I could see it losing a couple hundred pounds, which would be amazing IMO. If they finally equip it with enough tire, I'm not sure there will be much that competes out of the box.

I thought they were finally stepping in the right direction when the track pack got some tires that were only 20mm thinner than the 370z, but then they handicapped the GT500 again....so who knows

I guess the good news is, tires are easily replaced. At least, that's what I hear. I've never owned a car long enough to replace the tires

Red__Zed · 05-17-2013, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

I don't remember what torque feels like

you should drive an s2000 and then come back to the 370Z

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

One day Ford will finally figure that one out...one day.

I'm not counting on too much of a weight drop with the new Mustang, even if they downsize it bit. Dropping weight costs money and I think they will already have a tough enough time hitting the right price point.

If they finally shed some of the "feature" bodywork and shrink it down, I could see it losing a couple hundred pounds, which would be amazing IMO. If they finally equip it with enough tire, I'm not sure there will be much that competes out of the box.

I thought they were finally stepping in the right direction when the track pack got some tires that were only 20mm thinner than the 370z, but then they handicapped the GT500 again....so who knows

I guess the good news is, tires are easily replaced. At least, that's what I hear. I've never owned a car long enough to replace the tires

Yeah, the trick is going to be going IRS and reducing weight, while keeping cost down...

asdfsammich · 05-17-2013, 12:36 PM

Sounds promising for muscle car land.

You know some other rumors I been hearing. Next M2 and RS3 might getting engine configs like we want for the next Z.

I so hope the next Z pulls out a 6TT +/- 3.0 on a lighter platform.

Tapatalk2 ...

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-27-2013, 10:53 AM

Seems more news is appearing about Ford's engine choice for the next-gen stang.

2015 Ford Mustang Engine Details Leaked?

My opinion on this render... The front grille and hood look awesome, the rest looks generic. I hope they come up with something better for the stang body.

JARblue · 05-27-2013, 11:00 AM

It looks like a Sonata

agree with the grille and hood tho; the front end, excluding the fenders, looks quite nice

kenchan · 05-27-2013, 11:15 AM

it looks too high tech and modern looking to be a mustang.

05-17-2013, 07:30 AM	#1 (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: 14857	Great (rumoured) news for Mustang Fanboys Ford Insider: 2015 Mustang EcoBoost to pack 300hp, GT gets 475hp It seems the next gen v6 mustang will get replaced with a 300hp ecoboost engine. So even if it lost 5 hp? I'm sure torque and responsiveness from the turbo 4 should eclipse the current V6. Hope they add a worthy driveshaft this time? The 5.0 is being rumoured to punch out 475hp... That's a lot of stock boom if prices stay similar? Also, if they get a weight reduction to about 3300-3400? Whew??? Awesome. IRS, should sweeten the deal and make the next gen mustang the biggest muscle car to fear. The camaro stands at 426 now. The C7 vette is at 450hp est. I expect either Chevy will further bump that power or get even more aggressive on weight reduction. Can't wait for the next gen Muscle Car Wars. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-17-2013, 07:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	IRS, a great V8, sounds awesome, handles well, what's not to like? Oh, right. the interior minus the Recaros. It's a great time to be a car enthusiast. RICAN likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-17-2013, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The biggest factor I am waiting to hear is the weight drop. I have heard 300 pounds to no weight loss in the past few months. Also, the Vette lost weight from its frame but had to bring some back for safety features which may end up being what Ford has to do with the new Mustang. UNKNOWN_370 and b1adesofcha0s like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-17-2013, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	It's going to be a hell of a car. From a performance standpoint, all it was missing was a proper rear suspension. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-17-2013, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	Forget Mustang or Z fanboys, as a car guy I think this will be awesome. I'm sure the GT will be starting at least $35k though.. I too am looking forward to the next gen Muscle Car Wars __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

05-17-2013, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	I don't remember what torque feels like

05-17-2013, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
asdfsammich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 Drives: 09 370Z SR MT Rep Power: 13	Sounds promising for muscle car land. You know some other rumors I been hearing. Next M2 and RS3 might getting engine configs like we want for the next Z. I so hope the next Z pulls out a 6TT +/- 3.0 on a lighter platform. Tapatalk2 ...

05-27-2013, 10:53 AM	#13 (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: 14857	Seems more news is appearing about Ford's engine choice for the next-gen stang. 2015 Ford Mustang Engine Details Leaked? My opinion on this render... The front grille and hood look awesome, the rest looks generic. I hope they come up with something better for the stang body. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-27-2013, 11:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	It looks like a Sonata agree with the grille and hood tho; the front end, excluding the fenders, looks quite nice __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-27-2013, 11:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	it looks too high tech and modern looking to be a mustang.

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