2015 Mustang to gain 200-300 pounds?

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

If so that's pretty shady especially since the chief engineer said it would be 200lbs lighter.

They never said the GT would be 200 lbs lighter. They just said the new Mustang would weigh as much as 200 lbs less. I.E. the Eco boost option probably does weigh less. That's marketing for you, spin the info however you want.

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

This is not good for any new Pony car if true. GM could decide that they don't have to drop any weight on the 6th gen. Competition breeds better cars.

I agree with it being bad for competition but it is way too late in the game for GM to be making changes to the weight. If they were going to make a more affordable platform with more weight the performance would suffer and I don't think they would be willing to do that. If the Mustang weights are true that would give GM a chance to really stick it to them.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

They never said the GT would be 200 lbs lighter. They just said the new Mustang would weigh as much as 200 lbs less. I.E. the Eco boost option probably does weigh less. That's marketing for you, spin the info however you want.

Yup , it's like when a commercial says that you can get a camaro for 25,000 , but it's not saying which trim! So you can get a new camaro for 25,000 but it's only a certain trim!

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

I agree with it being bad for competition but it is way too late in the game for GM to be making changes to the weight. If they were going to make a more affordable platform with more weight the performance would suffer and I don't think they would be willing to do that. If the Mustang weights are true that would give GM a chance to really stick it to them.

Yup, I think Ford just gave GM the win! Again!

[tw78911sc]

you mean like advertising your car is track ready, but if you do it it voids your warranty?

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by tw78911sc

you mean like advertising your car is track ready, but if you do it it voids your warranty?

Uh, oh! LOL.... Ford wouldn't do that to it's mustang fans!

[TheReaper]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

Yup, I think Ford just gave GM the win! Again!

GM has been losing the Pony car war since 2011.

[Muscle Car Memories]

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

I thought it was going to add about 100lbs after seeing the new dimensions and taking into account what features it was adding. 200-300lbs is a butt load guys. Really pretty shocking. I knew the car was going to add weight when Ford did not even mention weight for the unveiling but this would be a massive blow. I wonder if Ford failed to release all the info so that they would have a lot of pre orders. If so that's pretty shady especially since the chief engineer said it would be 200lbs lighter. The 5th gen weight was known about almost a year before release. This car is getting released in a couple of months. If it's 200lbs the car won't be any faster than the outgoing model. If it's 300lbs the car will actually be slower! Then there is the mpg which I don't see how could get better. Not good with new mpg standards coming up. This is not good for any new Pony car if true. GM could decide that they don't have to drop any weight on the 6 th gen. Competition breeds better cars.

Ford's not gonna let it be slower because they are increasing the HP, my guess it will run about the same or possibly slightly better.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by TheReaper

GM has been losing the Pony car war since 2011.

Uhhhhhhhhhhh .................. glasses? Camaros been leading since the 5th Gen came out! lmao ..... Show me how you came to that conclusion! This Guy!

[crysalis_01]

No official word here. I don't see how this is "news". It may gain, it may lose, regardless it should perform better. I'm still waiting for the Official Ford release.

Not that I plan on buying a Ford branded S550 platformed car, I just like to stay knowledgeable about what's prowling the streets.

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

Uhhhhhhhhhhh .................. glasses? Camaros been leading since the 5th Gen came out! lmao ..... This Guy!

By what measure?

Overall performance? Seems like a draw to me.

Sales? Sure, but that would require you admitting that the 4th gen Mustang also "lead" Camaro for the entire generation.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by crysalis_01

No official word here. I don't see how this is "news". It may gain, it may lose, regardless it should perform better. I'm still waiting for the Official Ford release.

Not that I plan on buying a Ford branded S550 platformed car, I just like to stay knowledgeable about what's prowling the streets.

Why wouldn't you buy one?

[crysalis_01]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

Why wouldn't you buy one?

I have my Terminator to mod for power and racing duty if I so please. So my next purchase will be something to just enjoy, which is why I'm waiting to see what Lincoln does with S550. "MKR" might just fit the bill for what I will be in the market for.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by crysalis_01

No official word here. I don't see how this is "news". It may gain, it may lose, regardless it should perform better. I'm still waiting for the Official Ford release.

Not that I plan on buying a Ford branded S550 platformed car, I just like to stay knowledgeable about what's prowling the streets.



By what measure?

Overall performance? Seems like a draw to me.

Sales? Sure, but that would require you admitting that the 4th gen Mustang also "lead" Camaro for the entire generation.

Thanx for giving the Camaro equal performance! and alright , alright ! I'll admit!

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by crysalis_01

I have my Terminator to mod for power and racing duty if I so please. So my next purchase will be something to just enjoy, which is why I'm waiting to see what Lincoln does with S550. "MKR" might just fit the bill for what I will be in the market for.

Oh, alright! You should come try some CTS's or ATS's! No need to stay on one side !