2015 MUSTANG FIRST DRIVING REVIEWS

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

The 2014 was an Automatic and the 2011 was a Manual. The 6R80 Automatic needs a tune to really get it going, the stock tune just completely sucks. It took me less than a month to tune my Auto because it was so bad.

You may be right, but its pretty hard for me to believe that the auto transmission in the Mustang is so bad that it runs a 14.4 to the manuals 13.7...that's huge. A transmission tune for the Camaro V6 pretty much does almost zero for 1/4 mile gains. If it gets you several tenths on the Mustang, that is impressive (well...Impressive for the tune...not the stock car lol)

Assuming the manual Ecoboost is that much better, then it should be a 13 second car forsure.

That said, I would have bet money that any version of the Ecoboost would have been a 13 second car easy. Hell...I was thinking that car would click off a 13.5.....I don't see that happening now. A tune will completely change it of course.

EDIT: The Car and Driver article is quoting the times as 5.2 and 13.9 for the automatic PP ecoboost....that's much closer to my expectations:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ic-test-review

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

What's missing here, Mustang Maniacs, is a little perspective...

Why is the Mustang the size and weight it is?

Anyone care to answer? Sorry, you're too slow (no pun)...

BEHOLD THE REASON! (Thanks for the pic, Hylton!)

Don't get too excited...that's just a fancy photoshop of the Mustang.....ITS NOT REAL! (I wish it was though...I like it)

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Boy o boy, I just got done reading through the thread over on MustangG6, overwhelming disappointment among the Mustang faithful.

http://www.mustang6g.com

I bet the pill is over there telling everyone that they changed the way the 1\4 mile is tested and under the old standards this new mustang would be running 11's stock.

[WHAMMO]

Originally Posted by 87GNX

Now for what you've been waiting for: the new 2015 Mustang GT accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and gallops through the quarter mile in 12.8 seconds at 112.2 mph. That's just a tick slower than the last performance-pack-equipped 2013 Mustang GT we tested. The old S197 model ties the 2015 model in a race to 60 mph and completes the quarter mile a tick faster at 12.7 seconds, with a 111.7 mph trap speed. Big six-piston Brembo front brakes help the new Mustang come to a stop from 60 mph in 107 feet, a yard shorter than the outgoing model.

They got a 13.0@110.9 too. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-revi...?src=soc_fcbks 0-60ft of 2.2 ...welcome to the world of IRS Ford enthousiasts!

[ssrs2lt]

It's surprising to me that the new tang only matched performance. Could ford be releasing in phases? New body rear etc.. Then drops the engine tweak.. We all dream about the Camaro being faster better etc, but does ford really need to improve speed right now?

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by WHAMMO

The Challenger scat pack RT is gonna be a hell of a package for the price! Too bad the tuning and aftermarket suck for it. Too heavy too. It will be the fastest pony car for the money for 2015' . Too bad its too damn heavy.

Who needs tuning, simply order a 8-speed Automatic, bolt on a set of quality DRs, and go hunting. High 11s- to very low 12s, should be the goal.

[khell86]

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

I read somewhere but cant remember where that Ford is coming with a 5.2 motor that will come with 500hp in stock form...

According to rumors and info from insiders the 5.2 has been seen up to 600 hp internally, but will be dialed back some.

Also theres the rumor that ford will introduce DI with the mid cycle refresh to help keep things interesting. Along with the new 10 speed Auto. So heres hoping that they do to keep the game alive!

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by big hammer

I bet the pill is over there telling everyone that they changed the way the 1\4 mile is tested and under the old standards this new mustang would be running 11's stock.

seriously.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

There are at least 5 tests-results for GT-PPs now available. ALL of them are within a 1/10 or 3. ALL of them are reasonably consistent with regard to "performance metrics". NONE of them exceed the BOSS with any consistency... in ANY metric. The '15s struggle to match it...

Like the Hellcat's neon-fluorescent flashy headlines, if the BOSS was the benchmark, someone's slide rule is broken...

again sir you are correct.

I still want to see how it stacks up when the magazines are able to zip around some tracks and get some lap times.

[87GNX]

Originally Posted by newmoon

Who needs tuning, simply order a 8-speed Automatic, bolt on a set of quality DRs, and go hunting. High 11s- to very low 12s, should be the goal.

Just get a 13 or 14 5.0 used add a few boltons, boss mani and the 250.00 aed tune and do teh same/better plus its cheaper.

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by 87GNX

Just get a 13 or 14 5.0 used add a few boltons, boss mani and the 250.00 aed tune and do teh same/better plus its cheaper.

Sure modded vs stock, always a good comparison!

[MagnumForceGB]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

You may be right, but its pretty hard for me to believe that the auto transmission in the Mustang is so bad that it runs a 14.4 to the manuals 13.7...that's huge. A transmission tune for the Camaro V6 pretty much does almost zero for 1/4 mile gains. If it gets you several tenths on the Mustang, that is impressive (well...Impressive for the tune...not the stock car lol)

Assuming the manual Ecoboost is that much better, then it should be a 13 second car forsure.

That said, I would have bet money that any version of the Ecoboost would have been a 13 second car easy. Hell...I was thinking that car would click off a 13.5.....I don't see that happening now. A tune will completely change it of course.

Yeah, the 14.4 time is bad, but it will be slower than the manual. It was probably a flat 14 run. The stock auto tune is extremely soft, after my tune I shaved 0.4 seconds off my 0-60 times, the 6R80 can shift hard and fast. The 6L50 just needs a tuner that isn't scared of a hard shifting auto.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by 87GNX

Just get a 13 or 14 5.0 used add a few boltons, boss mani and the 250.00 aed tune and do teh same/better plus its cheaper.

boss intake and tune make it a different car for sure.

[raptor5244]

Interesting what is happening to the segment. We have great handling muscle cars now. Ford now invested in an IRS and beefed up the 5.0 a little bit so the performance would stay on par with the weight gain. Chevy released the 1LE Camaro to show that they can make the Camaro handle for only $3500 bucks and handle it does. The question is where do we go on powertrains. We have already seen what is coming from the LT1 with the new stingray vette. I would anticipate the gen 6 Camaro SS to weigh 100-200lbs less and have 440-450hp, 440tq bone stock. Intake, LT headers, Tune and you are almost 500hp at the crank. I wonder what Ford is up to. Not sure how much more they can do to the 5.0. They are gonna need a bigger engine bay for a 6.0L DOHC engine. :-)

[LostPony]

Originally Posted by big hammer

I bet the pill is over there telling everyone that they changed the way the 1\4 mile is tested and under the old standards this new mustang would be running 11's stock.

Love it! This actually made me laugh out loud, and the receptionist want to know what I was doing in my office!