I've been following the news about the 2011 Mustang pretty closely, as I'm planning on buying one. I'm also a fan of high revving DOHC engines, which has me excited about the 2011 drivetrains. Been a long time since my last Mustang and I'm itching to get another (sold my last Mustang almost 10 years ago due to life changes). Undecided on if I will get the V6 or GT yet. Here are a few questions I have yet to resolve...curious if anyone has any thoughts or info:

1) Front Disc Brake Size - I've seen conflicting reports on what the standard front disc size will be on the GT. Is it 11.5" or 13.2" or something else? What it is on the 2010?

2) Glass Roof / Interior Color Compatibility - For 2010, according to Ford's "build your own" web app, the glass roof is only shown as being compatible with the black or saddle interior (not with grey or any other color). Anyone have any info on this? Must have something to do with them not wanting to have to make too many compatible shade colors? I was hoping the glass roof would be available with more interior colors for 2011 but I'm guessing it won't be. Also, if anyone knows, how does the glass roof affect headroom in both the front and rear seats?

3) Tire Size - They are really only going to put 235's on the 2011 GT? Maybe this makes it cheaper, or maybe it helps the mileage. What tires are they going to put on the V6?

4) Power Passenger Seat - Does the power passenger-side seat that comes with the comfort package flip forward for rear seat access? Yes, I will be using the back seat.

5) Pop Start - Just an old school curiousity, but can new Mustangs still be pop-started from a roll?

Also, since I'm new here, I thought I would list out my prior Mustangs and Mustang clones I've owned:

1999 Mustang Cobra, manual
1986 Mercury Capri 5.0, manual
1984 Mercury Capri, 3.8L V6, auto (least inspiring engine/transmission combination ever)
1981 Mercury Capri, 2.3L i4, slightly modded, manual

- Skotty

 

Hello and welcome. I can answer only a few questions for you. The front brakes on the GT are 13.2. That was in the corrected spec sheet put out on Fords media website a while back. As far as the tires go, it appears the standard stock for the V6 and GT is a 235 width for either 17" or 18" wheels. The optional 19" wheels will gain a 245/45 tire, and the Brembo brake package wheels will have 255/40 19"s. Not sure of the logic on why these are the options. If I had to guess I would say that it probably has to do with maintaining the ability to properly rotate the tires, something the staggered Camaro cannot do (245/45 front 275/40 rear). And cost as well.

 

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