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Originally Posted by syr74
You can choose to believe it or not....but this is how it will break down.
2011 GT will weight more than the current model, but not by much due to a heavier engine and transmission. (think a bit less than 100lb) The chassis will be lighter. All weight gain will be due to the heavier drive-line and increased feature content. (2010 GT could weigh less than the current model since it will use the new chassis and the old 4.6L,5M which is lighter than the 5.0L, 6M coming for the 2011MY, but increased feature content makes this uncertain.)
2011 V6 model will weigh less than the current model, with both the chassis and drive-line weighing less overall than the current car.
An interesting aside, Ford's current strategy calls for all cars to lose at least 250lb during their next, major redesign...including the Mustang. That means Ford's goal weight for the upcoming, GRWD-based Mustang GT due in the 2012-2013MY is roughly 3250-3300lb in base trim. And that is a minimum goal weight for the next model. Whether they can hit that mark or not is another question altogether.
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Yet, you still mention nothing about how the current Mustang is nowhere near new safety standards and how this plays into that whole "weighing less" thing. The Mustang will weigh less than the Camaro or Challenger of course, for obvious reasons I won't go into, but if you really think that difference is more than 200lbs you're dreaming.