2015 Ford Mustang
12-15-13, 09:55 AM
#232
Not that I've seen. I'd venture they'll announce that sometime at or near NAIAS. I would imagine rougly a few hundred more than current. The 2.3L EcoBoost will most likely be a $750 premium over the 3.7L V6 in comparison to the F-150s 3.5L EcoBoost premium over the 5.0L V8
12-16-13, 10:41 AM
#233
2015 Ford Mustang's Secret Feature Is Burnout Control: Exclusive
There have been quite a few headlines regarding the new 2015 Ford Mustang in the past week, but one that's got people buzzing is about a new secret feature that Ford won't talk about yet. We'd speculated that the feature would have to do with executing burnouts.
While our sources have refused to comment about specific features on the record, we've been able to confirm that one of the secret features in the 2015 Mustang will indeed be an electronic system that will help drivers execute the perfect, smoky, epic burnout. Think launch control for burnouts.
We can already see some of you cringing at the thought of the electronic aid in performing your burnouts, and, we suspect that like launch control systems, the burnout feature can be disabled to let you roast your tires the old fashioned way, too.
The 2015 Ford Mustang is shaping up to have a long list of high-tech features. From independent rear suspension to new technology features such as adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring, this is sure to be the most advanced, and civilized Mustang to date.
Whether the new burnout function is the only secret feature the new 2015 Ford Mustang will offer remains to be seen, but we can't wait to slide behind the wheel and see how this new system works for ourselves.
Until then, we'd suggest you listen to what the new Mustang GT sounds like, because frankly, it just sounds ballsy.
While our sources have refused to comment about specific features on the record, we've been able to confirm that one of the secret features in the 2015 Mustang will indeed be an electronic system that will help drivers execute the perfect, smoky, epic burnout. Think launch control for burnouts.
We can already see some of you cringing at the thought of the electronic aid in performing your burnouts, and, we suspect that like launch control systems, the burnout feature can be disabled to let you roast your tires the old fashioned way, too.
The 2015 Ford Mustang is shaping up to have a long list of high-tech features. From independent rear suspension to new technology features such as adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring, this is sure to be the most advanced, and civilized Mustang to date.
Whether the new burnout function is the only secret feature the new 2015 Ford Mustang will offer remains to be seen, but we can't wait to slide behind the wheel and see how this new system works for ourselves.
Until then, we'd suggest you listen to what the new Mustang GT sounds like, because frankly, it just sounds ballsy.
12-16-13, 10:42 AM
#234
All-New Ford Mustang GT Makes Virtual Debut in Need for Speed Game
While Gran Turismo 6 players were treated to a free download of the all-new BMW M4, which they could lightly tune (for now) to over 500 hp and then try to hit all the apexes with, those who play Need for Speed: Rivals got a different sports car surprise, in the form of the all-new Ford Mustang GT that became available in the game.
However, the people who calibrated its handling and performance seem to have overcooked it a bit… Even if it has over 420 hp from its revised V8 engine, it could never realistically hold and reach 200 mph (320 km/h), yet it does so in the game, and if you use the nitrous, it will nudge 220 mph (352 km/h) with no other mods applied.
It sounds pretty good in the game too. Videos showing it lie after the virtual jump; only the first one is official.
However, the people who calibrated its handling and performance seem to have overcooked it a bit… Even if it has over 420 hp from its revised V8 engine, it could never realistically hold and reach 200 mph (320 km/h), yet it does so in the game, and if you use the nitrous, it will nudge 220 mph (352 km/h) with no other mods applied.
It sounds pretty good in the game too. Videos showing it lie after the virtual jump; only the first one is official.
12-16-13, 10:50 AM
#235
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I wouldn't count the chickens before they are hatched. Many people bought the former Mustangs instead of the Challenger/Camaro because of the Mustang's primitive but DURABLE live rear-axle, which its competitors lacked. The live axles could survive the repeated Friday/Saturday night burnouts with less damage to the drivetrain...something that (in comparison) has plagued the new Camaro and Challenger more. Ford may (?) have made a mistake dumping that old tried-and-true axle....we'll see.
12-16-13, 02:09 PM
#236
I wouldn't count the chickens before they are hatched. Many people bought the former Mustangs instead of the Challenger/Camaro because of the Mustang's primitive but DURABLE live rear-axle, which its competitors lacked. The live axles could survive the repeated Friday/Saturday night burnouts with less damage to the drivetrain...something that (in comparison) has plagued the new Camaro and Challenger more. Ford may (?) have made a mistake dumping that old tried-and-true axle....we'll see.
It's a compelling vehicle inside and out. I can't wait to review one!
12-18-13, 07:09 AM
#239
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Because there has been a market for American muscle cars in Europe. particularly the UK, for years. There are even some who've imported them under the radar. Really, while Europe boasts many of the world's greatest driving cars there is nothing there quite like these brash, unruly pony cars. There are a lot of folks over there that want that.
12-18-13, 07:53 AM
#240
Because there has been a market for American muscle cars in Europe. particularly the UK, for years. There are even some who've imported them under the radar. Really, while Europe boasts many of the world's greatest driving cars there is nothing there quite like these brash, unruly pony cars. There are a lot of folks over there that want that.
But we are talking about few cars here and there. And they cost similar to 330i for instance, not Mustang prices in USA.
If Ford thinks they will sell few thousand in Europe, then :-)