The 2011+ Mustang Thread - Page 18

All-Or-Nothing · 12-28-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrE

OK, I'll bite, can you provide a link where did Ford said this?

http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-...formance-31279

Directly from the Ford website and here is the paragraph from that page in case you can't find it.

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Borrowing from the Mustang GT, the Performance Package includes numerous suspension, braking and body stiffening upgrades to deliver unparalleled handling performance. That road-holding is helped by a near-equal front/rear weight distribution, providing exceptional transient response along with the car’s slimmed-down curb weight of less than 3,500 pounds.

Supermans · 12-28-2009, 07:43 AM

The 5.0 engine is 10lbs heavier than the 4.6 liter according to Ford. The overall car shouldn't weigh too much more overall. I'm still waiting for a nice re-design, this body style is too over saturated. Ford would have done better had they come out with a fresh body design.

DeathChill · 12-28-2009, 07:56 AM

No official weight listed yet? Damn. Edmunds always seems to be way off so I wanted to hear something official.

EDIT: 3875 from Ford? That seems to be wrong I'd think.

Also, what's the gearing? Still 3.73 with the track pack?

Captain Awesome · 12-28-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DeathChill

No official weight listed yet? Damn. Edmunds always seems to be way off so I wanted to hear something official.

EDIT: 3875 from Ford? That seems to be wrong I'd think.

Also, what's the gearing? Still 3.73 with the track pack?

Well, they did claim to have added bracing and structural foam to stiffen the car up, plus added brembos and mandatory 19" wheels to go with them.

I expect that Ford will weigh the "base" model, lacking Brembos, uses tiny wheels, has the bare minimum options, and it will weigh a bit more than the current car. Then all the fanboys will flood over to the Camaro forums and proclaim total domination. They will then place their orders and opt for the brembos and other goodies and wonder why they have trouble keeping up at the track.

Bert · 12-28-2009, 09:27 AM

interesting . . . so it looks like the 'stang could lose its weight advantage versus the 'maro . . . the plot thickens . . .

Ravirn · 12-28-2009, 09:28 AM

Well, when the 2011 Stang comes out I'm going to have to slap them on the rear quarter panel and yell, "Easy there, Bessie!"

Shifty 6 · 12-28-2009, 10:34 AM

Uh oh.

fdjizm · 12-28-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bert

interesting . . . so it looks like the 'stang could lose its weight advantage versus the 'maro . . . the plot thickens . . .

Captain Awesome · 12-28-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

It's funny how one Ford Run website claims the weight is heavier and the Mustang Fanboys counter this by saying it's wrong by citing another Ford Run Website.

LOL!

1bad65 · 12-28-2009, 11:31 AM

No way the Mustang is gonna weigh 4000lbs. No way. That's Challenger weight, and those cars are alot bigger than Mustangs.

Captain Awesome · 12-28-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 1bad65

No way the Mustang is gonna weigh 4000lbs. No way. That's Challenger weight, and those cars are alot bigger than Mustangs.

How much weight do you think the 19" rims will add?

2K05GT · 12-28-2009, 11:43 AM

no way will it gain that much weight..

Read here the engine weights 430 lbs
http://www.fordracing.com/news/detail/?article=37254

The current 4.6L 3 valve weights 420 lbs.

Bremdo's will weight a bit more that the stock calipers.
and the trans will weight a bit more that the current ones.
but not 400 lbs more.. no way.

here is another
http://jalopnik.com/5434979/the-50-mustang-is-back

I say the mustang gains 100 lbs over last year

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 12-28-2009, 11:49 AM

im so hoping it is true but until I see it in stone im not beleiving.

fdjizm · 12-28-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

It's funny how one Ford Run website claims the weight is heavier and the Mustang Fanboys counter this by saying it's wrong by citing another Ford Run Website.

LOL!

Easy there Captain Almost... don't get ahead of yourself.

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12-28-2009, 07:43 AM	#240
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	The 5.0 engine is 10lbs heavier than the 4.6 liter according to Ford. The overall car shouldn't weigh too much more overall. I'm still waiting for a nice re-design, this body style is too over saturated. Ford would have done better had they come out with a fresh body design. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

12-28-2009, 07:56 AM	#241
DeathChill Drives: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission, BC Posts: 862	No official weight listed yet? Damn. Edmunds always seems to be way off so I wanted to hear something official. EDIT: 3875 from Ford? That seems to be wrong I'd think. Also, what's the gearing? Still 3.73 with the track pack? Last edited by DeathChill; 12-28-2009 at 08:14 AM.

12-28-2009, 09:28 AM	#244
Ravirn Account Unaccounted for Drives: Black SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,703	Well, when the 2011 Stang comes out I'm going to have to slap them on the rear quarter panel and yell, "Easy there, Bessie!" __________________ WARLOCK (Black 2SSRS LS3) - A work in progress.

12-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#250
2K05GT Muscle Car Fanatic Drives: 2017 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 269	no way will it gain that much weight.. Read here the engine weights 430 lbs http://www.fordracing.com/news/detail/?article=37254 The current 4.6L 3 valve weights 420 lbs. Bremdo's will weight a bit more that the stock calipers. and the trans will weight a bit more that the current ones. but not 400 lbs more.. no way. here is another http://jalopnik.com/5434979/the-50-mustang-is-back I say the mustang gains 100 lbs over last year __________________ 2017 Shelby GT350, Ruby Red, H6088 2017 Camaro SS, Hyper Blue Metallic 2016 Taurus SHO, Tuxedo Black 2005 Mustang GT, Mineral Grey - Sold

12-28-2009, 09:27 AM	#243
Bert synergy-green with envy Drives: Cam....ry :-( Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Douglas, MA Posts: 280	interesting . . . so it looks like the 'stang could lose its weight advantage versus the 'maro . . . the plot thickens . . .

12-28-2009, 10:34 AM	#245
Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	Uh oh.

12-28-2009, 11:31 AM	#248
1bad65 Banned Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,148	No way the Mustang is gonna weigh 4000lbs. No way. That's Challenger weight, and those cars are alot bigger than Mustangs.

12-28-2009, 11:49 AM	#251
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	im so hoping it is true but until I see it in stone im not beleiving.

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