2015 Mustang Articles
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Yes, with synthetic oils, water cooling, and better engineering reliability is much improved compared to earlier factory efforts.
Seems to me cooked bearings were the big problem back in the 80's attributable to using dino oil and non-water cooled turbos that baked the oil causing a coking problem in the bearings plus heat-exchangers were fancy stuff back then when it came to the pressure side of things.
Seems to me cooked bearings were the big problem back in the 80's attributable to using dino oil and non-water cooled turbos that baked the oil causing a coking problem in the bearings plus heat-exchangers were fancy stuff back then when it came to the pressure side of things.
Turbo also use/consume more oil than normal engines. Many people think that just because a car is new it does not consume oil. This is not true and low oil can KILL a turbo quick.
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I not particular fond of the idea of a small displacement engine, sure it sound cool (hp/L), but these type of engines are tapped out from the factory. It takes a good amount of effort and money to increase power NA in a small cubed engine yielding minimal performance beyond what the factory intended them to produce. I think many enthusiast would be turned off by a move like this if ford where to implement it.
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Originally Posted by TTS197
I really hope that Ford does not change the displacement for the entry level V8 if it’s naturally aspired.
I not particular fond of the idea of a small displacement engine, sure it sound cool (hp/L), but these type of engines are tapped out from the factory. It takes a good amount of effort and money to increase power NA in a small cubed engine yielding minimal performance beyond what the factory intended them to produce. I think many enthusiast would be turned off by a move like this if ford where to implement it.
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Originally Posted by TTS197
I really hope that Ford does not change the displacement for the entry level V8 if it’s naturally aspired.
I not particular fond of the idea of a small displacement engine, sure it sound cool (hp/L), but these type of engines are tapped out from the factory. It takes a good amount of effort and money to increase power NA in a small cubed engine yielding minimal performance beyond what the factory intended them to produce. I think many enthusiast would be turned off by a move like this if ford where to implement it.
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When Coyote appeared on the scene insiders were saying it would be around for "a long time" and I've not seen any contradicting statements since. CAFE standards will allow the V8 to stick around a a niche offering as long as there are efficient models to balance them out.
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When Coyote appeared on the scene insiders were saying it would be around for "a long time" and I've not seen any contradicting statements since. CAFE standards will allow the V8 to stick around a a niche offering as long as there are efficient models to balance them out.
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The 3.7 is just as new as the 5.0 and equally impressive for what it is. Why would Ford keep the 5.0 and scrap the 3.7? I think with a lighter platform and a few tweaks the 3.7 would be just as efficient as a turbo 4. The Ecoboost is also probably more expensive to build than the established 3.7.
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From another forum:
The red text is updated info from the site. It's claimed this info comes from 2 Ford employees..........
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58
-The new Mustang is slated to come out for the 2015 MY. It will be riding on the current S197 platform, albeit highly modified. The project is believed to be named S550.
-IRS (independent rear suspension) will be gained.
-Weight will be lost. Ford's goal is to shed 200-300 LBS off the car depending on trim. Since it is riding on the current platform, the weight rumors may be off.
-Retro will be out, and Evos Concept's Kinetic design language will be in, but it will keep all of the traditional Mustang bits: long hood, short deck, RWD, and affordable.
-EcoBoost will be seen in this generation, most likely as a four-pot. Displacement is still unknown.
-The fate of the V6 is still unknown, but recent spy pix have given the wonderful Duratec hope.
-V8 is not going anywhere.
-Based on recent spy pix of an early mule, we will be seeing a new exhaust resonator that Ford has patented.
-An all-new interior is going to debut, obviously with MFT.
-A RWD Lincoln will spawn from this platform, supposedly replacing the MKS. Expect it to release in the 2015-2016 MY.
The red text is updated info from the site. It's claimed this info comes from 2 Ford employees..........
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58
-The new Mustang is slated to come out for the 2015 MY. It will be riding on the current S197 platform, albeit highly modified. The project is believed to be named S550.
-IRS (independent rear suspension) will be gained.
-Weight will be lost. Ford's goal is to shed 200-300 LBS off the car depending on trim. Since it is riding on the current platform, the weight rumors may be off.
-Retro will be out, and Evos Concept's Kinetic design language will be in, but it will keep all of the traditional Mustang bits: long hood, short deck, RWD, and affordable.
-EcoBoost will be seen in this generation, most likely as a four-pot. Displacement is still unknown.
-The fate of the V6 is still unknown, but recent spy pix have given the wonderful Duratec hope.
-V8 is not going anywhere.
-Based on recent spy pix of an early mule, we will be seeing a new exhaust resonator that Ford has patented.
-An all-new interior is going to debut, obviously with MFT.
-A RWD Lincoln will spawn from this platform, supposedly replacing the MKS. Expect it to release in the 2015-2016 MY.
Last edited by Twin Turbo; Aug 16, 2012 at 10:41 AM.
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
From another forum:
The red text is updated info from the site. It's claimed this info comes from 2 Ford employees..........
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58
-The new Mustang is slated to come out for the 2015 MY. It will be riding on the current S197 platform, albeit highly modified. The project is believed to be named S550.
-IRS (independent rear suspension) will be gained.
-Weight will be lost. Ford's goal is to shed 200-300 LBS off the car depending on trim. Since it is riding on the current platform, the weight rumors may be off.
-Retro will be out, and Evos Concept's Kinetic design language will be in, but it will keep all of the traditional Mustang bits: long hood, short deck, RWD, and affordable.
-EcoBoost will be seen in this generation, most likely as a four-pot. Displacement is still unknown.
-The fate of the V6 is still unknown, but recent spy pix have given the wonderful Duratec hope.
-V8 is not going anywhere.
-Based on recent spy pix of an early mule, we will be seeing a new exhaust resonator that Ford has patented.
-An all-new interior is going to debut, obviously with MFT.
-A RWD Lincoln will spawn from this platform, supposedly replacing the MKS. Expect it to release in the 2015-2016 MY.
The red text is updated info from the site. It's claimed this info comes from 2 Ford employees..........
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58
-The new Mustang is slated to come out for the 2015 MY. It will be riding on the current S197 platform, albeit highly modified. The project is believed to be named S550.
-IRS (independent rear suspension) will be gained.
-Weight will be lost. Ford's goal is to shed 200-300 LBS off the car depending on trim. Since it is riding on the current platform, the weight rumors may be off.
-Retro will be out, and Evos Concept's Kinetic design language will be in, but it will keep all of the traditional Mustang bits: long hood, short deck, RWD, and affordable.
-EcoBoost will be seen in this generation, most likely as a four-pot. Displacement is still unknown.
-The fate of the V6 is still unknown, but recent spy pix have given the wonderful Duratec hope.
-V8 is not going anywhere.
-Based on recent spy pix of an early mule, we will be seeing a new exhaust resonator that Ford has patented.
-An all-new interior is going to debut, obviously with MFT.
-A RWD Lincoln will spawn from this platform, supposedly replacing the MKS. Expect it to release in the 2015-2016 MY.
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Originally Posted by elbowz11
Agreed.
The S550 has to shed some weight because the Alpha camaro is going to be light as hell.
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Originally Posted by Automagically
What is your definition of "light as hell"? The ATS is just under 3400. Not shabby but it's no Miata. The Camaro will be around this point. The S550 should easily be able to scrap that much bulk. There are plenty of ways to trim the fat on the new mustangs.
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Originally Posted by Automagically
I still foresee Ford dropping the weight. Just do what the M3 GTS did. Carbon fiber hood, roof and trunk lid. That will help.
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Originally Posted by Liquid
It's a 3400 lb Cadillac! The Alpha Camaro has potential to be very light.
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Alpha Camaro will no doubt be able to shed a decent amount of weight just due to the fact that it’s not a luxury car. It's allowed to be louder and less refined than the ATS.
This is not to say it is guaranteed to come in significantly lighter than the ATS but the potential is certainly there. Ford is surely aware of this.
*brofist*
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Originally Posted by 97GT03SVT
Carbon fiber is going to make the already expensive mustang even more so. I'd rather have a physically smaller car than extra aluminum and carbon fiber. I'm afraid that a $50000 GT is just on the horizon considering they already are often in the 40k range
I agree, no way it's any lighter than the ATS. The 3400lbs is the lowest weight ATS. So I doubt the Camaro will do better.
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From another forum:
The red text is updated info from the site. It's claimed this info comes from 2 Ford employees..........
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58
-The new Mustang is slated to come out for the 2015 MY. It will be riding on the current S197 platform, albeit highly modified. The project is believed to be named S550.
-IRS (independent rear suspension) will be gained.
-Weight will be lost. Ford's goal is to shed 200-300 LBS off the car depending on trim. Since it is riding on the current platform, the weight rumors may be off.
-Retro will be out, and Evos Concept's Kinetic design language will be in, but it will keep all of the traditional Mustang bits: long hood, short deck, RWD, and affordable.
-EcoBoost will be seen in this generation, most likely as a four-pot. Displacement is still unknown.
-The fate of the V6 is still unknown, but recent spy pix have given the wonderful Duratec hope.
-V8 is not going anywhere.
-Based on recent spy pix of an early mule, we will be seeing a new exhaust resonator that Ford has patented.
-An all-new interior is going to debut, obviously with MFT.
-A RWD Lincoln will spawn from this platform, supposedly replacing the MKS. Expect it to release in the 2015-2016 MY.
The red text is updated info from the site. It's claimed this info comes from 2 Ford employees..........
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58
-The new Mustang is slated to come out for the 2015 MY. It will be riding on the current S197 platform, albeit highly modified. The project is believed to be named S550.
-IRS (independent rear suspension) will be gained.
-Weight will be lost. Ford's goal is to shed 200-300 LBS off the car depending on trim. Since it is riding on the current platform, the weight rumors may be off.
-Retro will be out, and Evos Concept's Kinetic design language will be in, but it will keep all of the traditional Mustang bits: long hood, short deck, RWD, and affordable.
-EcoBoost will be seen in this generation, most likely as a four-pot. Displacement is still unknown.
-The fate of the V6 is still unknown, but recent spy pix have given the wonderful Duratec hope.
-V8 is not going anywhere.
-Based on recent spy pix of an early mule, we will be seeing a new exhaust resonator that Ford has patented.
-An all-new interior is going to debut, obviously with MFT.
-A RWD Lincoln will spawn from this platform, supposedly replacing the MKS. Expect it to release in the 2015-2016 MY.