Preparations for the launch of the all-new 2015 Mustang are well underway in Dearborn and you can rest assured that at Steeda Autosports we are not resting on our laurels – we have our engineering team already working feverishly on a full complement of performance enhancements for the 2015 Mustang… and you will not be disappointed with the advance technology our Skunk-Works team is using as they embark on the mission to take the new Mustang to the next level of performance.



Our work is cut out for us because unbeknown to most Mustang aficionados (and not “officially” confirmed by Ford for obvious reasons), the 2015 Mustang ended up gaining 200-300 pounds in this remake – and with weight being the “enemy of performance”, there are plenty of challenges needed to ensure that the 2015 iteration of America’s favorite Pony Car isn’t left at the starting line spinning its wheels against the competition.



That is where Steeda Autosports will make a big difference. We are the largest independent manufacturer of performance parts for Ford vehicles and we are actively involved in the ongoing development of performance parts and accessories for the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. For this all-new platform, we are developing comprehensive suspension system enhancements, chassis stiffening components, and engine upgrade components (performance tuning and cold air intakes) that will further enhance the overall vehicle ’s performance without compromising the vehicle dynamics. And while we always pay particular attention to weight savings (both sprung & un-sprung weights), for the 2015 Mustang we are operating at even a greater level of weight saving awareness – because we are not bound by the same product development restrictions that Ford is and we have more years of Mustang racing experience than anyone in business today.



To assist in our validation of our design, engineering, and performance part prototyping, we have four 2015 Mustangs coming to the Steeda Product Development Centers. These four 2015 Mustangs will be extensively used to test the parts we develop and validate the performance gains of our parts. In addition, we actively participate in the Ford/SEMA Technology Sharing Program wherein we obtain key CAD information directly from Ford Motor Company which we use as a baseline in our product development efforts. Our new product testing will not only be done with computer simulations, but also in real world conditions – on the street, track, and dragstrip. There is an old saying in the auto circles that says: “Racing will either prove the theory or destroy it” – rest assured every part we create will be subjected to the most rigorous race testing possible and they will be manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2008 Certified processes – your guarantee of the best quality possible.

Our plan is to have a complete array of parts available when the 2015 Mustang is available for initial sale – so that way those lucky individuals that get the first cars they will not have to wait for performance modifications to be developed. You can count on our performance parts will be designed, engineered, and manufactured here in the USA – why would anyone use parts made overseas in Europe or elsewhere for an American icon like a Mustang?

Steeda - Designed, Engineered, and Manufactured in the USA. We wouldn’t have it any other way!

In recent years, sports cars have generally become lighter in order to be faster and more fuel-efficient, but it appears that not all automakers are embracing this unwritten rule. For some reason, Ford has yet to communicate the weight of the all-new 2015 Mustang, which may lead to speculations.

As one could expect, speculation was quick to emerge, with Steeda Autosports, an aftermarket specialist that produces and sells Mustang parts, making some interesting statements about the development of the all-new Mustang on its blog, including a “bombshell” regarding the car’s weight. According to them, the 2015 Mustang is 200-300 lbs (91-136 kg) heavier than its predecessor.

“Our work is cut out for us because unbeknown to most Mustang aficionados (and not ‘officially’ confirmed by Ford for obvious reasons), the 2015 Mustang ended up gaining 200-300 pounds in this remake – and with weight being the‘enemy of performance’, there are plenty of challenges needed to ensure that the 2015 iteration of America’s favorite Pony Car isn’t left at the starting line spinning its wheels against the competition,” reads Steeda’s blog post.

This statement has obviously created a stir on Mustang forums, until someone from Steeda explained on Mustang6g.com how the company actually came up with the figures: “Based on our experience working with IRS mustangs in the past we estimated what the weight addition will be. In addition current industry trends with new cars show additional weight being added for various new safety and comfort features.”

We were ready to call this a false alarm, when an independent report from Road & Track caught our eye. It says that the 2015 Mustang will indeed be heavier because of the more complex independent rear suspension and the harsher roof-crush standards it has to meet. However, according to an insider, the weight gain will be up to 250 lbs (113 kg) for the Ford Mustang GT Premium, the heaviest possible trim package.

Lesser models with V6 or four-cylinder power are likely to be 50-70 lbs heavier (23-32 kg), while the base GT should be 170 lbs (77 kg) heavier. We don’t know how these weight gains will affect the 2015 Mustang’s performance, but customers who have already placed their orders will no doubt be very interested in that.

But not by that much. Jalopnik has learned that the 2015 Mustang V6 — expected to have somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower — will weigh as much as the outgoing V8-powered Mustang GT. That's about 3,600 to 3,675 pounds, depending on the transmission choice. (The 2014 Mustang V6 weighs about 3,500 pounds, by comparison.) One can assume then that the V8-powered 2015 Mustang will be even heavier.

In other words, it will gain weight, but it won't be as drastic as Mustang tuner Steeda claimed this weekend. They said it could gain as much as 300 pounds.

Citing an unnamed insider, Road & Track this evening reported the same thing. Not surprisingly, they cite safety standards — specifically harsher roof-crush standards — as the reason for the weight gain. The new indepenent rear suspension also figures into the weight increase.

Ford still isn't saying anything

An official from Steeda has provided more details about the expected 200-300 lbs weight gain of the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Last weekend, Mustang parts manufacturer and seller Steeda mentioned in a blog post the all-new pony car has gained between 200 and 300 lbs (91 and 136 kg). However, that might not be the case as those numbers may not have been exact. They posted those figures by taking into consideration their experience with Mustangs fitted with an independent rear suspension. In addition, Steeda believes some of the added weight is also related to the new comfort and safety features of the Mustang.

On a related note, a Ford insider told Road & Track the new Mustang has gained weight but not as much as initially reported. He says the Mustang GT Premium, the heaviest version available, is going to be approximately 250 lbs (113 kg) heavier than the 2014MY. V6 and EcoBoost versions will allegedly end up between 50 and 70 lbs (23 and 31 kg) heavier, while the base GT will gain somewhere in the region of 170 lbs (77 kg).

R&T sources say the Shelby GT350 will likely be powered by a smaller naturally aspirated engine to offset the added weight. To minimize the weight gain, the car could end up boasting a small amount of carbon fiber in its construction.