No, but they do in their press release:

 

Thanks for the pics!
Is it just me or does the new engine seem to sit lower in the engine bay than the 4.6 did?

 

I'm in the same boat. I really shouldn't buy another new car next year, but the 2011 sounds too good to resist!

But I think if you go to KBB.com and run up the trade in value of your 08, you would get a lot bigger figure then $12k. My 08 GT has low miles and it came out to be $19.9k.....

I'm just concerned about how much a 2011 GT will cost?

 

I think that might be the case, too. From reading some of the press releases, it looks like at least some of the suspension upgrades that came with the Track Pack for the '10 are going to be standard for '11. The other components of that package were 19" wheels and tires, some performance brake pads, and the 3.73 package. The Brembo package will cover the brakes, wheels, and tires. I bet the price for the package will be similar to the 2010 Track Pack; they'll offset the cost of the Brembos by keeping the 3.73s as a standalone option (or for any fuel misers out there).

 

Well, it's a super-conservative estimate so I don't get a bad surprise - realistically I'm hoping for $15k-17k.

Here's my reasoning though:
Right now, you can find 2006 GT's for $15k-20k, depending on mileage. I plan to get a 2011 GT in Dec 2010 - early 2011. I figure our cars should be valued around today's 2006-2007 prices.. so $15k-22k.

BUT, if you factor in the fact that there will then be a significant number of used 2010's for sale (compared to now) - and also the fact that a brand new +100hp engine is out for the 2011, I would not be surprised to see a few grand lower.

So realistically, I imagine I'd see anywhere between $12k and maybe $19k for my 2008 GT in early 2011. Just telling myself $12k to make sure I'm financially prepared - not to scare other 08 owners.

 

It's possible, but not likely, as the bore spacing and deck height are the same as the 4.6.

I think the reduction in height comes from moving the alternator from the 'V', allowing the intake to be more compact.

 

Yeah, I'm convincing myself it's OK to buy another one, because I plan to drive this next one for 10-15 years (unless Ford comes out with something ridiculous in 2014 - like a 550hp GT, forcing me to buy it - and if they do, screw you Ford, really, I'm not made of money, stop it! )

Also, my $12k figure is based on me selling the car in early 2011 (1-1.5 years from now), with an extra year of depreciation + competition from both used 2010's and new 2011's. I figure I'd have to buy mid-way into the model year when the ADM's (if any) go away and rebates kick in - and maybe some fixes to any glaring technical issues found in the first few months.

 

Wow that's such a beautiful engine! I love Mulally.

2010 Ford proved what the mustang was capable with a tuned suspension sans IRS. Only thing the 2010 lacks was power and now the mustang is truly best in class!

 

Exactly, and Ford has tuned the 2011's suspension, thus further refining the package as a whole, even over the 2010 Mustang which, IMO, is night-and-day superior to my 2007 GT.

 

You're probably in the ballpark with what you're thinking. I'm considering doing about the same thing. Trade in (or sell private party) my 2008 GT for a 2011 or 2012 GT in 2011 sometime. Mine will have around 10k miles on it by then, and I'd like to get more like $15k for it, but the reality is I may have to settle for as little as $12-13k. With my paid for trade-in and X-Plan pricing, a little cash saved up, and hopefully some rebates, I'd like to get into a new GT in a year or two for $15-20k on a 36 month low-interest loan

 

This was brought up years ago, and I believe the Grand Trunk logo-style is public domain / creative commons so it's up for grabs.

FYI, there's a Grand Trunk line that runs over I-696 in SE MI and I feel the urge to peg the throttle in my 07 GT whenever I see the GT logo on the bridge.

 

I'd also wait at least 3 model years for all the kinks to be worked out. New engines and new transmissions have never been problem-free right away especially when it comes to Fords. Look how long it took them to still not fix the gas tank issue and throttle dead-space, or the quirky TR-3650s. It also took them 3-4 model years to permanently fix the spark plug issues by releasing a new cylinder head.

 

I have a 2007 GT and don't have any of the problems you listed.

But, yeah, if the Camaro is any indication, you may want to skip the first-year run of the 2011 Mustang.

 

he went back to smoking whatever he was smoking before he made that comment

 

I agree, to a point, but in four more years (model years at least), we'll be looking at the next generation Mustang which will be completely redesigned. I'll likely wait at least a year maybe two, and then count on the warrantys to take care of issues down the road. There certainly is a lot more complexity built in to this engine than the current 3V 4.6L V8. although the transmission has been in use in other vehicles before now.

 

Here's the Ford Reacing media release.
http://www.fordracing.com/news/detail/?article=37254

 

I could see not buying the first model year of a new generation but waiting three years seems a tad excessive.

 

There is no info on gears. Are there any rumors?

 

Gearing is listed in the spec sheet:

Manual:
Axle - 3.31:1
Trans - 1st-6th 3.66, 2.43, 1.69, 1.32, 1.00, 0.65:1

Auto:
Axle - 3.15:1
Trans - 1st-6th 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.87, 0.69:1

 

But no info on the optional final drive ratios, which I assume is what 1 Bullitt was referring to. Will 3.55's and 3.73's still be optional? What comes with the Track Pack, etc.