2015 Mustang to Shed 400lbs (Edmunds)

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by cbass

The mustang has a bigger trunk than the camaro by like 2 cu ft.

Then why can't I fit golf clubs in the trunk of a Mustang but I have no problem in a Camaro?

[crysalis_01]

I'm not holding my breath for 400lbs. 250-300 is what I'm expecting. Everyone always says that the switch to IRS will counter any weight loss attempts, but they oft forget that CBIRS has very little weight gain over similar sized solid axle set-ups.

[bigssc]

i call bullshit ill believe it when i see it.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by Stew

And what about them 2003-2009 Camaros....... oh......... wait......

holy I think that's the first time that has ever been mentioned on the internets!

[crysalis_01]

Guys, you're headed off course. Were talking about a currently nonexistent Mustang now. We can talk about nonexistent Camaros some other time.

[nester7929]

Originally Posted by bigssc

i call bullshit ill believe it when i see it.

I haven't checked other websites to see if this news is elsewhere, but if it's solely from Edmunds I would take it with a grain of salt.

It is somewhat hard to believe that in this day and age a Mustang could shed 400 pounds and not come out looking like a Miata.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Number 3

I didn't realize you could even get today's GT for $27,500. Interesting if that is the case.



You mean they are today?



And we haven't seen the STi version yet.



First if they are even talking aluminium, get the check book out. Any material choices will only drive up cost.

Two, if it's 15 inches shorter and 6.5 inches narrower....................that's a tiny car. Seems more 1 series size now not 3 series.

Have to wait til January now, but I'm guessing that a 400 pound weight reduction comes from going down in size more than real light weight materials. And I would guess this includes going from a V6 base car to a 4 cylinder base car as well.

We shall see, but I think the Mustang is already small and has no trunk compared to the Camaro.

All GM has to do now is make an outstanding and usable Gen 6 and they destroy this rumored Mustang.

JMO

Excuse me, 1/3 cheaper.

The fact of the matter is if the 6th gen Camaro isn't in the same weight range as the next Mustang may be, it will have a hard time keeping up. It may even give the Corvette a run for its money in the 1/4 mile.

Useable how? Fitting golf clubs or performance?

[2010SLVRBULIT]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

That's Vette territory as far as weight. Should be interesting to see what kind of power the 5.0 will make.

..impressive, if true. Seems that Ford is set out to do some hurting to the General(1-2 punch?). If F can match the performance w/ the look, a knock-out could be predicted

[crysalis_01]

I agree somewhat with you nester, it'll be smaller without a doubt. If Ford has realized how vestigial the rear seats have become and chooses to all but ignore that area of the cabin and chooses to chop some of the cargo room in the trunk area they can indeed shorten up the car quite substantially.

[LimaCharlie]

400 lbs weight loss makes sense on a 4-cylinder Mustang....not a V8 powered Mustang. Ford has already confirmed a 4-cylinder in the next gen Mustang. As for the V8, I see a ~150 lbs weight loss. This is still impressive though because it's close to Corvette weight.
Makes me think if Ford is targeting the Corvette with the next Mustang, especially considering the size dimensions. The Mustang is currently Ford's highest performing car. There's nothing above it.

[King T]

So the next F-150 is suppose to be 700 lbs lighter, and the next Mustang is suppose to be 400 lbs lighter?! Crazy if true on both!

[camaro-dreamer]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Then why can't I fit golf clubs in the trunk of a Mustang but I have no problem in a Camaro?

A set of golf clubs routinely fits into the trunk of my mustang. I am not sure why you are having a problem.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by Number 3

I didn't realize you could even get today's GT for $27,500. Interesting if that is the case.



You mean they are today?



And we haven't seen the STi version yet.



First if they are even talking aluminium, get the check book out. Any material choices will only drive up cost.

Two, if it's 15 inches shorter and 6.5 inches narrower....................that's a tiny car. Seems more 1 series size now not 3 series.

Have to wait til January now, but I'm guessing that a 400 pound weight reduction comes from going down in size more than real light weight materials. And I would guess this includes going from a V6 base car to a 4 cylinder base car as well.

We shall see, but I think the Mustang is already small and has no trunk compared to the Camaro.

All GM has to do now is make an outstanding and usable Gen 6 and they destroy this rumored Mustang.

JMO

You realize the next F-150 is going on a similar diet and as said is supposed to shed around 700 pounds mainly by use of aluminum/light weight materials I believe. just because GM has a hard time doing something, doesn't mean the whole industry will...............

[crysalis_01]

Originally Posted by Stew

You realize the next F-150 is going on a similar diet and as said is supposed to shed around 700 pounds mainly by use of aluminum/light weight materials I believe. just because GM has a hard time doing something, doesn't mean the whole industry will...............

Maybe the fact that the GM trucks are already lighter than the F-series means they aren't even trying to lighten them at all...yet. Which for the time being is ok for them, I guess. But they will also do the same thing as Ford is now sooner than later.