[vitaminG]

http://www.caranddriver.com/images/media/548369/2015-ford-mustang-artists-rendering-124-photo-548394-s-original.jpg

finally getting less retro on the outside and less retro on the chassis with IRS. taking on the ford family front end

im excited for the ecoboost too, esp if its reasonable priced and tuneable

2015 Ford Mustang Leaked! 360º View and Full Details ? News ? Car and Driver (http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2015-ford-mustang-leaked-360-view-and-full-details-news?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1458_28229451)

site has 360 view and lots of info.

[vexor]

Ford Fusion/Aston Martin front continues.... but it's a good look IMO

[StylinRed]

reminds me of the camaro... would have to see it in person but the previous and current gen looks better imo

[dared3vil0]

Fuck. Should of waited a year.

[jing]

Me gusta

[kwy]

front is very taurus like

[GS8]

The rear is still retro :fuckthatshit:

Fuck. Should of waited a year.

I wouldn't worry. First year models typically have kinks to work out. Not to mention potential markup from the dealerships :considered:

[xXSupa]

It looks too mainstream. With all the squinty headlights being designed lately... I like the current generation better.

[jlenko]

2015 Ford Mustang leaks?

Just like every other year.

[Timpo]

Damn...Ford designers sure got lazy.

http://www.caranddriver.com/images/media/548369/2015-ford-mustang-artists-rendering-124-photo-548394-s-original.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/2013_Ford_Fusion_Titanium_--_2012_NYIAS.JPG

[dared3vil0]

2015 Ford Mustang leaks?

Just like every other year.

Leaks what?

[KO7]

Fuck. Should of waited a year.

I'm sure I'll be saying the same thing once the MK7 GTIs start rolling around next year.

[firebird79_00]

Don't like it, fords just taking on a generic front end now which just doesn't say mustang anymore.
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[Akinari]

Sweet jesus I'm in love already. If the MSRP is somewhat around the same as what the current model is, I will certainly consider picking one up.

That front end :sweetjesus:

[Marshall Placid]

The 2015, IMO, looks more of a refresh than a total redesign.

It looks better than the current gen.

The back looks almost the same as the current gen.

The front shares a lot of parts and proportion cut-outs (to integrate the grill, fog lights, headlights, etc.) as the Ford fusion, as Timpo pointed out:

Damn...Ford designers sure got lazy.

http://www.caranddriver.com/images/media/548369/2015-ford-mustang-artists-rendering-124-photo-548394-s-original.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/2013_Ford_Fusion_Titanium_--_2012_NYIAS.JPG

I like the side and front profiles more than the current gen.

All in all, it's an improvement.

[MoBettah]

Front is gorgeous

Ass is hideous and cheap looking (as it is in the current gen)

[meme405]

Looks good. Hood is very jaguar-ish.

[kunoman1]

Front is gorgeous

Ass is hideous and cheap looking (as it is in the current gen)

I like the rear end (and the current one):badpokerface:

[Timpo]

I am actually surprised that so many people like this new design.

Anyways hopefully the GT500 can reach 700hp.

[4nik8]

Since the new fusion design I've been wanting it in 2 door RWD.
I like It.

[GS8]

When I look at the new Ford face, these guys come to mind...

:rukidding: + :lawl:

[boostfever]

it's not unique. too similar to the Fusion. and that's not a good thing.

[hk20000]

The rear 3/4 view looks like someone put a bodykit on a BRZ...
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[thumper]

is the 360 views working for anyone right now? not sure if it's something IT is blocking me from at work :(

[thumper]

some more info, based on a ford survey:

2015 Mustang Engine Lineup and Power Figures Revealed by Ford Survey | 2015+ Mustang (s550) Forum News Blog ? Mustang6G (http://www.mustang6g.com/?p=683)

•3.8L V6 Engine (300 Horsepower/290 ft-lb torque and Fuel Economy: 19 MPG City/29 Highway MPG) (Standard Equipment – $0)
•2.4L I4 GTDI Engine (310 Horsepower/310 ft-kb of torque and Fuel Economy: 22 MPG City/32 MPG Highway) $560
•4.9L V8 Engine (430 Horsepower/396ft-lb of torque and Fuel Economy: 18 MPG City/28 Highway MPG) $1,890

[BBMme]

I like. Can't wait to see how crazy the gt500 looks
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[jjson]

•2.4L I4 GTDI Engine (310 Horsepower/310 ft-kb of torque and Fuel Economy: 22 MPG City/32 MPG Highway)


potential 2014 mazdaspeed 3 power plant?

[dared3vil0]

They aren't going to scrap the Coyote after only 3 years, and why would they get rid of the 3.7 v6 for one that was worse performance, and worse fuel economy?

[Great68]

potential 2014 mazdaspeed 3 power plant?

Doubt it, Ford & Mazda split years ago.

[radioman]

WTB 2.4L turbo charged engine

[vitaminG]

some more info, based on a ford survey:

2015 Mustang Engine Lineup and Power Figures Revealed by Ford Survey | 2015+ Mustang (s550) Forum News Blog ? Mustang6G (http://www.mustang6g.com/?p=683)

•4.9L V8 Engine (430 Horsepower/396ft-lb of torque and Fuel Economy: 18 MPG City/28 Highway MPG) $1,890

4951cc rounds up to 5.0L, nice math website

[Gridlock]

Yeah...funny how that whole 360 view thing "leaked". Stop the presses, we have a "whistle blower" wink wink.

Anyway...that is one sad ass looking Mustang. The gum drop back end, to the family sedan style front end.

Only thing I like is that it finally has IRS...which will piss off the purists to no end. But honestly, I wouldn't worry about that as much as most people I see driving Mustangs are...well, pretty everyone from Grandmas all the way down to teenagers.

[Yodamaster]

No.

[platinum300]

I guarantee it is going to have a crappy interior like every previous generations of Mustangs.

[multicartual]

I guarantee it is going to have a crappy interior like every previous generations of Mustangs.


Even with a crappy interior, Mustangs have a certain magic and allure about them.

[thumper]

Ford Working on ?Voodoo? EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V8 for 2015 Mustang (http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-working-on-voodoo-ecoboost-twin-turbo-v8-for-2015-mustang-69937.html)

some of this is already in this thread but just to summarize again:

Acccordng to Car&Driver, the Blue Oval company is working a EcoBoost twin-turbo V8 mill, internally known as “Voodoo”, that will develop between 550 to 600 HP when fitted in the next-generation Shelby GT350. Interestingly enough, our source also speculates that Ford will continue to offer the Shelby GT500 - with the same supercharged 5.8-liter V8 - although past reports said the performance nameplate will be dropped and replaced by a new Mach 1.

In addition to the “Voodoo” engine, which displaces between 5.0 and 5.5-liters and has a 180-degree crankshaft, the 2015 Mustang will gain an updated “Coyote” 5.0-liter that could deliver as much as 500 HP. What’s more, Top Speed adds that Ford is also considering the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 found in the Taurus SHO for the new Mustang.

Until these rumors are either confirmed or denied, we do known the 2015 Ford Mustang will become available with a 300 HP naturally-aspirated V6, a 310 HP four-cylinder and the already familiar “Coyote” V8 as the range-topping GT (before any other high-performance iteration).

watch out z/28 and zL1.

[dared3vil0]

The ecoboost V8 is what would have me running back to the dealers...

[Timpo]

Even with a crappy interior, Mustangs have a certain magic and allure about them.

yeah 662hp, 202mph for cheap!

that performance is supercar territory

[xpl0sive]

looks like the new A5/S5 to me...

http://www.caranddriver.com/images/media/548369/2015-ford-mustang-artists-rendering-124-photo-548394-s-original.jpg

http://www.topismag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2014-Audi-A5-Price.jpg

[Timpo]

It should be called Fusion Coupe.

[multicartual]

It would almost appear that car manufacturers are beginning to look less diverse

[Timpo]

It would almost appear that car manufacturers are beginning to look less diverseyeah i know

except the GT-R, it's in the class of its own

[GS8]

It would almost appear that car manufacturers are beginning to look less diverse

With stricter crash standards, emission controls and the adoption of global platforms, I think everything will look the same in due time.

:okay:

[Yodamaster]

It's comparable to the early days of NASCAR vs. today's NASCAR. Back in the day, it used to be about who could build the fastest car (with spectacular results), now it's all cookie cutter regulated crap. A "Ford Fusion" stock car is almost identical to a "Toyota Camry" stock car, as is the automotive industry of today.

If individual style/flare has to go out the window in favor of 20 airbags, I think it's gone too far. You can only be so safe in a metal cage, accepting that bad things can happen is part of the driving experience. There is a reason behind old muscle cars being worth 20x as much as when they were new, and while going that far back in terms of safety isn't ideal, it proves a point, people want individuality and style.

Maybe my opinion is amplified by my depression, but everything about today's vehicles is bland and unappealing.

[dared3vil0]

In hindsight me saying i should of waited a year is off, what it really comes down to for me is powertrain, i.e if next year's V6 has 350hp, or whatever, i'd wish i had waited, but if it has the same, i'm happy with mine. As long as it's RWD, 2 dr, and looks somewhat decent, i'm buying the power train more than the aesthetics.

[Marshall Placid]

looks like the new A5/S5 to me...


Not similar at all.

But, it is subjective, or is it?

[thumper]

Damn...Ford designers sure got lazy.

(flamesuit on)

is the grille design really that bad? i know copying aston martin is not original, but i can think of much worse grilles out there (lexus and acura come to mind). but this design is supposed to be the new ford global corporate look they are adopting to most if not all of their passenger vehicles. the fusion was the first. you see a similar grille shape in the focus, and they just redesigned the fiesta's grille to look the same. the mustang is only following suit, and this is just the fords available in north america... this grille design is on nearly everything ford overseas (ford transit for example):

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/all-new-ford-transit-courier-revealed-photo-gallery_4.jpg

[Timpo]

(flamesuit on)

is the grille design really that bad? i know copying aston martin is not original, but i can think of much worse grilles out there (lexus and acura come to mind). but this design is supposed to be the new ford global corporate look they are adopting to most if not all of their passenger vehicles. the fusion was the first. you see a similar grille shape in the focus, and they just redesigned the fiesta's grille to look the same. the mustang is only following suit, and this is just the fords available in north america... this grille design is on nearly everything ford overseas (ford transit for example):
]

ok read this...:suspicious:

It's comparable to the early days of NASCAR vs. today's NASCAR. Back in the day, it used to be about who could build the fastest car (with spectacular results), now it's all cookie cutter regulated crap. A "Ford Fusion" stock car is almost identical to a "Toyota Camry" stock car, as is the automotive industry of today.

If individual style/flare has to go out the window in favor of 20 airbags, I think it's gone too far. You can only be so safe in a metal cage, accepting that bad things can happen is part of the driving experience. There is a reason behind old muscle cars being worth 20x as much as when they were new, and while going that far back in terms of safety isn't ideal, it proves a point, people want individuality and style.

Maybe my opinion is amplified by my depression, but everything about today's vehicles is bland and unappealing.

No, Aston Martin grille is not bad.

What I'm saying is that Mustang lost it's original look. As Yodamaster said, what kind of muscle car fans want to their car look like a Ford Transit or Fusion family sedan?

Same goes for Corvette, Camaro, Challenger, etc.

[thumper]

ok read this...:suspicious:



No, Aston Martin grille is not bad.

What I'm saying is that Mustang lost it's original look. As Yodamaster said, what kind of muscle car fans want to their car look like a Ford Transit or Fusion family sedan?

Same goes for Corvette, Camaro, Challenger, etc.

sign of the times. the 70's are long gone, and traditional muscle car fans only account for a small market share. the camaro, firebird, etc. disappeared because they remained old school in a modern age (fuel costs and insurance also played a factor as well). the mustang skated on thin ice as well (such as the 1990's when the ford probe was supposed to be the new mustang). then 2005 came and the retro look was in and mustangs were flying off the shelves. but now something like 8 years have passed and nostalgia can only carry you so far. ford has to move forward, and they have stated for awhile now that this redesign was not going to be a continuation of the retro theme anymore. they want the mustang to appeal to a broader market, including overseas. if there are more sales and better profits, maybe ford will invest more into such things like adding more content into the cheap interior (like the useless cupholders and stupid missing dead pedal i don't have in mine). they've already done so with the new IRS and the ecoboost engine option... we'll just have to wait and see if the consumer will buy into this.

[Yodamaster]

sign of the times. the 70's are long gone, and traditional muscle car fans only account for a small market share. the camaro, firebird, etc. disappeared because they remained old school in a modern age (fuel costs and insurance also played a factor as well). the mustang skated on thin ice as well (such as the 1990's when the ford probe was supposed to be the new mustang). then 2005 came and the retro look was in and mustangs were flying off the shelves. but now something like 8 years have passed and nostalgia can only carry you so far. ford has to move forward, and they have stated for awhile now that this redesign was not going to be a continuation of the retro theme anymore. they want the mustang to appeal to a broader market, including overseas. if there are more sales and better profits, maybe ford will invest more into such things like adding more content into the cheap interior (like the useless cupholders and stupid missing dead pedal i don't have in mine). they've already done so with the new IRS and the ecoboost engine option... we'll just have to wait and see if the consumer will buy into this.


If they "have to move forward with design", it would be best for them to dump the Mustang name. This... thing gives the Mustang badge a bad name. In my opinion the Mustang died in 1970, what they came up with next would have been better suited to a new name. When you create a completely new car, it starts with an original image, skew too far from that image and it is no longer part of that namesake.

The same can be said for the new Camaro, Corvette, Challenger, 370z, and Skyline (Japan). As I've mentioned, if individual traits and style have to go out the window in the name of safety regulations, we've lost the way completely. I'd much rather buy a new Nissan Z if it looked like the 240z, but instead you get this mashed up G37 abortion. There is a reason why older versions of these cars get so much attention from the public when you see them driving around, and it's not just enthusiasts that notice.

The Scion FRS is a great example of creating a brand new namesake in the place of past glory (and still pleasing fans), a shape people can identify as being an "FRS".

[thumper]

If they "have to move forward with design", it would be best for them to dump the Mustang name. This... thing gives the Mustang badge a bad name.

if we were talking about the probe, i would be in full agreement. this one... i'm going to take a wait and see approach. if it came down to the mustang being cancelled due to poor sales, or this... i would choose the latter. but i'm in no rush to trade in mine.

[Timpo]

As I said, it's a fucking Fusion Coupe, not Probe.
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[Timpo]

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/ford-fusion-mondeo-accused-of-looking-too-much-like-an-aston-martin_1.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Not even close to the same. AM grill is 1000000x nicer.

[Gridlock]

Well, if it makes you feel any better, consider everything after 1970 to be the Mustang II.

I think the Mustang has been good for what it is. They seriously sell one to grandmas, teenagers and everyone in between. My mom drove a 1988 Mustang across the country when she moved here.

It's successful. They are doing what no one else can...they make a sports car. Their technique is to make a version for everyone. You want a kick ass, pure performance Mustang? Got one. Can't afford it? Here's the GT. Can't handle it? Here's a v6. Can't buy new, choose a decade. Don't want a roof? Not a problem. What color you like son, they come in 56 shades.

Know why they didn't bring back the Supra, the RX7, the turbo z, the NSX...need I continue? They were too pretentious to say, "here's the cheapie version. Go nuts" They all went with the top of the line model as the only model. And it killed them.

That to me isn't a failure by any means. That car has been in continuous manufacture in some form since halfway through 1964.

If sales drop on this model, then it will be a rare treat because it will have a new model in 3 years.

[Yodamaster]

Toyota and Subaru make the FRS/BRZ and the Impreza

Nissan makes the 370z and the GT-R

Mitsubishi makes the Lancer Evo

Mazda makes the RX8

Honda/Acura are toying with the NSX


I don't see your point, they clearly show intent to continue making sports cars, that's never changed. All that Ford has done is beat them all at building the ugliest car.

[Timpo]

Toyota and Subaru make the FRS/BRZ and the Impreza

Nissan makes the 370z

Mitsubishi makes the Lancer Evo

Mazda makes the RX8

Honda/Acura are toying with the NSX


I don't see your point, they clearly show intent to continue making sports cars, that's never changed. All that Ford has done is beat them all at building the ugliest car.where's the GT-R? :ohgodwhy:

[Yodamaster]

where's the GT-R? :ohgodwhy:


:)

[tiger_handheld]

have the build on Fords gotten better or are they still Found On Road Dead?

[Great68]

have the build on Fords gotten better or are they still Found On Road Dead?

You have a Mazda 3, why don't you ask yourself that question

*Hint: Look for the FoMoCo stamp on the majority of your parts....

[dared3vil0]

You have a Mazda 3, why don't you ask yourself that question

*Hint: Look for the FoMoCo stamp on the majority of your parts....

:werd:

[Timpo]

You have a Mazda 3, why don't you ask yourself that question

*Hint: Look for the FoMoCo stamp on the majority of your parts....

What part of Mazda 3 was made by Ford though?

Mazda never had "Fix Or Repair Daily" or "Found On Road Dead" kind of reputations.

[Timpo]

The new Mustang should've looked like this.

http://files.americanmuscle.com/blog2/2014mustang.jpg

[multicartual]

have the build on Fords gotten better or are they still Found On Road Dead?


Before my S2000, Supra, BMW, I had 3 Mustangs, an 88 5.0 drop top, 96 GT and a 97 Cobra


All of my Mustangs were very reliable and never let me down, I did have a problem with my 97 Cobra, but that was because I drove the balls off it and forgot to change the oil, haha.

[thumper]

have the build on Fords gotten better or are they still Found On Road Dead?

mine is about 3 years old now, and i've had only [edit]3 warranty problems with it that was not caused by myself (front lca bushings, brake pedal switch and side airbag sensor)... that's it.

[thumper]

so this is it.... hm.

2015 Ford Mustang leaked in Autoweek - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/03/2015-ford-mustang-photos-leaked/)
http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/800x638+0+372/resize/628x502!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/adam/9ad93865b6c071886dbce196b503e6e6/001-2015-ford-mustang-leak-1.jpg

[BBMme]

I like it! Can't wait to see it in person
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[dared3vil0]

Way more concerned with what's under the hood than the sheet metal...

[StylinRed]

wow that's ugly

[mac25]

I hope it's smaller and lighter then the current few generations. If you look back at the old 65 fast backs they're pretty small and without all the tech, pretty light.

As a FR platform if it's not light I'll have to stick with the BRZ as my top pick for a contemporary entry level sports car.

[Timpo]

wow that's ugly

:werd:

[thumper]

I hope it's smaller and lighter then the current few generations. If you look back at the old 65 fast backs they're pretty small and without all the tech, pretty light.

As a FR platform if it's not light I'll have to stick with the BRZ as my top pick for a contemporary entry level sports car.

it says that the overall base weight has dropped from roughly 3800lbs to 3300lbs? i need to check that again.

[CorneringArtist]

Its supposedly hovering around 3400. Rumor has it a 2.3 4-banger Ecoboost is in the works. Looking at the car from the rear, it has a bit of a Ridge Racer car vibe to it.
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[thumper]

Its supposedly hovering around 3400. Rumor has it a 2.3 4-banger Ecoboost is in the works. Looking at the car from the rear, it has a bit of a Ridge Racer car vibe to it.
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not really a rumor. the article says "2.3L performance package" is available, and this will be one of the main engine choices in europe and overseas for export models. not sure where it will fit into the domestic models though because of the v6.

also, the car pictured above is of the base V6 model. i can't find anything for the turbo or GT.

[RRxtar]

i bet everyone in this thread changes their tune when they see a GT or higher model on the lot for the first time.

pretty well all of the exterior pictures we've seen have been renders. and since the GT of the latest generations have had a GT trunk emblem instead of the pony, I think they've all been v6 models as well.

the mustang has a way of looking way more muscular in person than it does in pictures. its look has improved tremendously every facelift of this era, i dont think they're going to miss the mark this time.

[Great68]

I hope it's smaller and lighter then the current few generations. If you look back at the old 65 fast backs they're pretty small and without all the tech, pretty light.


My '68 tipped the Mission Raceway scales at 2950lbs.

That's with all the extra body bracing I've put into it (cross braces, subframe connectors, bigger swaybars etc)

Late models are porkers.

[Cman333]

:megusta::megusta::megusta::megusta::megusta:

Not bad at all.....

[AWDTurboLuvr]

http://i.imgur.com/FwMGfN1.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PV0AC7Q.jpg

More pics!

[radioman]

Front looks great but as soon as you pass the doors :heckno:

Not sure what happened :S

[shenmecar]

Front looks great but as soon as you pass the doors :heckno:

Not sure what happened :S

Well, if I had to guess, the designers spent 7 hours working on the front, spent an hour on the rear and went to the pub.

[Yodamaster]

When I think modern Mustang, I think this, style and function in one tidy package.

(Equus Bass 770)

http://i.imgur.com/vVOUgV2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kEgOzWA.jpg


Yes, that is a car you can buy for 250,000, but the principle should be the same for Ford on a cheaper scale. Notice how they adhered to new bumper regs without making it look like a pile of turds.

This thing (leaked photos)... is not a Mustang.

[Timpo]

^ that idea is nothing new, other companies are doing it too.

Turning retro-styled mustang into even more retro.

[Timpo]

Here's the body kit built by Retrobuilt

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/06-retrobuilt-1969-mustang-fastback-fd-opt.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/lead14-retrobuilt-1969-mustang-fastback-fd.jpg
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/01-retrobuilt-shelby-gt500cs-convertible.jpg
http://localozarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/retrobuilt_ally.jpg
http://image.mustangmonthly.com/f/featuredvehicles/mump_1104_retrobuilt_mustang_mach_1_conversions/32284543/mump_1104_05_o%2Bretrobuilt_mustang_mach_1_convers ions%2Bretrobuilt_GT500CS_models.jpg
http://image.mustangmonthly.com/f/featuredvehicles/mump_1104_retrobuilt_mustang_mach_1_conversions/30882869/mump_1104_10%2Bretrobuilt_mustang_mach_1_conversio ns%2BGT500CS_convertible.jpg

[Timpo]

When I think modern Mustang, I think this, style and function in one tidy package.

(Equus Bass 770)

http://i.imgur.com/vVOUgV2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kEgOzWA.jpg


Yes, that is a car you can buy for 250,000, but the principle should be the same for Ford on a cheaper scale. Notice how they adhered to new bumper regs without making it look like a pile of turds.

This thing (leaked photos)... is not a Mustang.just noticed that $250,000 price tag.

What a fucking rip off.

[thumper]

2015 Mustang loading onto truck at Good Morning America reveal in NYC - YouTube

[thumper]

2015 Mustang revealed at Good Morning America (GMA) in NYC - YouTube

[thumper]

2015 Ford Mustang revealed in Barcelona Event - YouTube

[thumper]

A Look at the All-New Ford Mustang - YouTube

[thumper]

Introducing the All-New Ford Mustang - YouTube

[thumper]

All-New 2015 Ford Mustang! First Look - The Downshift Ep. 71 - YouTube

[Lomac]

It's starting to grow on me. I know the design is just a natural progression from the previous gen but it's starting to take on a slightly JDM-inspired look. At least that's how I see it, and I'd like to stress that it's not a bad thing. The centre stack inside looks a little busy too. As a whole, though, I approve. I kinda wish they had shown a few more shots of the convertible. While I'm a fan of coupes over drop tops, the latter actually looks halfway decent.

Anyway, cant wait to see one of these hit the showroom floor.

[thumper]

It's starting to grow on me. I know the design is just a natural progression from the previous gen but it's starting to take on a slightly JDM-inspired look. At least that's how I see it, and I'd like to stress that it's not a bad thing. The centre stack inside looks a little busy too. As a hole, though, I approve. I kinda wish they had shown a few more shots of the convertible. While I'm a fan of coupes over drop tops, the latter actually looks halfway decent.

Anyway, cant wait to see one of these hit the showroom floor.

i didn't think they could make the nose any more blunt than the now last-gen model. euro pedestrian crash standards have heavily influenced it... but i guess people bouncing off the hood overseas will be thankful for that?

i'm on the fence with the dashboard. i keep thinking it borrowed from a ford F-series pickup.

they've really stretched out the rear glass, which much more of a curve to the bottom and taking more out of the trunklid.

dat GT!... brakes.... huge! :o

[thumper]

All-New Ford Mustang Design: Interior - YouTube

[thumper]

All-New Ford Mustang Design:Exterior - YouTube

[thumper]

Introducing the All-New Ford Mustang - YouTube

[thumper]

All-New Ford Mustang Design: Colors & Materials - YouTube

[multicartual]

The silver one in the introduction video looks sick!!!

[RRxtar]

definitely has more of a fastback look to it than a coupe look. gotta see one in person to really see how it flows. the front looks fantastic tho

[thumper]

2015 Ford Mustang Reveal on Good Morning America - YouTube

[thumper]

It's starting to grow on me. I know the design is just a natural progression from the previous gen but it's starting to take on a slightly JDM-inspired look. At least that's how I see it, and I'd like to stress that it's not a bad thing. The centre stack inside looks a little busy too. As a whole, though, I approve. I kinda wish they had shown a few more shots of the convertible. While I'm a fan of coupes over drop tops, the latter actually looks halfway decent.

Anyway, cant wait to see one of these hit the showroom floor.

convertible....

http://youtu.be/_uEnR3-W_Dc
2015 Ford Mustang Reveal in NYC - Moray Callum and David Pericak Presentation - YouTube
http://youtu.be/FK2VsBZ2Xtk

http://youtu.be/nTWo6SIXzmA
http://youtu.be/pjqbQezAqiM

[vexor]

some info on the engines
The 2015 Ford Mustang's slick styling will probably be the subject of numerous debates, but there's just as much going on underneath the sheetmetal.

For the Mustang's 50th year, the engine lineup will consist of a 5.0-liter V-8, a 3.7-liter V-6, and--for the first tine since 1993--a four-cylinder engine.

That four-banger is a new 2.3-liter turbocharged and direct-injected EcoBoost unit. It produces 305 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, and will actually serve as the mid-range engine option in the Mustang lineup.

While Ford already has a family of turbocharged EcoBoost engines, this one has a new a low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger--which the Blue Oval says quickens boost response--and a cylinder head with an integrated exhaust manifold, which has individual inlets for increased efficiency.

A small four-cylinder engine may seem like sacrilege in America's most iconic muscle car, but there really is nothing new under the sun. Ford offered the four-cylinder Mustang SVO performance model from 1984 to 1986, and offered a 2.3-liter four until 1993. Since then, tuners and high fuel prices have made small, efficient engines much more popular.

Of course, the Mustang lineup will still be anchored by a V-8. It's an evolution of the 5.0-liter "Coyote" unit from the last Mustang, producing 420 hp and 390 lb-ft. Improvements include a new valvetrain and cylinder heads, as well as a new intake manifold with charge motion control valves. These valves adjust airflow at low speeds, improving the air-fuel mixture for better fuel economy, idle stability, and lower emissions.

Ford says many of the improvements to the V-8 are the result of lessons learned from the Mustang Boss 302.

Base models will get a carryover 3.7-liter V-6, with an estimated 300 hp and 270 lb-ft.

Also new to the all-new Mustang (aside from a brief stint with a retrofitted system on the Cobra in 1999-2004) is independent rear suspension. Using an H-arm, an aluminum knuckle, toe and camber links, and inboard springs, the new suspension isn't quite the A-arm geometry you might expect of a performance car, but it should offer a marked improvement to both ride quality and handling compared to the previous solid-axle setup.

A Getrag six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment on the 2015 Mustang; a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is optional. Expect transmissions with more gears in the future.
- MotorAuthority.com (http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1088923_2015-ford-mustangs-engines-independent-rear-suspension-details-photos)

2.3L I4 - 305hp
3.7L V6 - 300hp
5.0L V8 - 420hp

if the I4 will be available for North American markets, then why have the V6??

[thumper]

hm. so the 4cyl turbo will be the midgrade and the v6 is the base. makes sense from a power standpoint i guess?

i wonder how fast can that automatic 6spd shift with the flappy paddles... no way it can match a single or dual-clutch manual would it? better than not having it at all...

[vexor]

i wonder how fast can that automatic 6spd shift with the flappy paddles... no way it can match a single or dual-clutch manual would it? better than not having it at all...

from my experience of test driving various different types of transmissions, conventional automatics with paddles still have approximately a half second delay between the time you pull on the paddle to the time it actually shifts. Dual clutches are much faster and just as smooth but i'm sure drag racers will change the valve body in the automatic to make it shift faster.

[Szeto]

I thought I was looking at the 2015 Subaru for a second. I like the retro one posted couple pages back.:drool

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/06-retrobuilt-1969-mustang-fastback-fd-opt.jpg

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The First Ever Ford Mustang Customer Shares Her Story - YouTube
http://youtu.be/JV_Ms2AMook

[dared3vil0]

hm. so the 4cyl turbo will be the midgrade and the v6 is the base. makes sense from a power standpoint i guess?

i wonder how fast can that automatic 6spd shift with the flappy paddles... no way it can match a single or dual-clutch manual would it? better than not having it at all...

The current V6 makes 305bhp, so the 4cyl will be more expensive and have the same power... Hmm...

And they're not changing the transmission itself, so the current/future trans (The 6R80) takes about 3/4 of a second from pressing the "up" button to the shift actually taking place at wide open.

[radioman]

^I guess you pay a little for some better fuel economy!

That little 4 banger is nice.

The engine trim options remind me of a certain Korean car :P The Korean one needs a a v8 now :troll:

[dared3vil0]

I just wish they offered a faster shifting auto... Was expecting SOMETHING better in the trans dept this time around, and for the manual option they're carrying over with a problematic MT-82...

[Mr.Stubbz]

im not a huge fan of the current car stylings to make them look more sleek and organic in a sense, i personally much prefer the current mustang cus its so much more angular and aggressive looking compared to this, the look makes it feel like a gt car instead of a muscle car.

but hey, i guess they gotta appeal to the masses eh?

[thumper]

I just wish they offered a faster shifting auto... Was expecting SOMETHING better in the trans dept this time around, and for the manual option they're carrying over with a problematic MT-82...

in one of the videos it says the auto trans has a sport mode with better shift points, and that the paddle shifts has a rev match feature on the downshift?

thankfully my manual mt82 was built on a good day (or as some say the day they were handing out bonuses at the plant), but in the same video they said they had beefed up the clutch/flywheel and changed the synchros and supposedly has a better feel. hm. i need to test drive to believe this.

... but i don't understand the part about "double ball joint front suspension" :confused:

[dared3vil0]

in one of the videos it says the auto trans has a sport mode with better shift points,



The current ones have a sport mode too, if it's similar it's okay... It holds the gear longer which is nice, but it refuses to downshift under braking.

[RRxtar]

ford loves to launch new trannys a year or 2 into a model cycle. dont know what they have in the pipeline but i wouldnt be surprised to see something different offered within 2 years of launch.

[is350]

The exterior is just okay for me... I like the current generation better, looks more aggressive more like a muscle car, the new one especially from the side, looks like an accord coupe, especially the small window.

I like the new interior. Not digging the new 4 cylinder turbo. I doubt it's gonna be much more fuel efficient than the v6. I actually like the fact that they are still selling the v6, I would get the v6 personally because it probably will sound better, no turbo lag. Just not a fan of small displacement turbos...

[thumper]

The silver one in the introduction video looks sick!!!

your silver one shows up again in this video:

Introducing the all new 2015 Ford Mustang [Official Introduction Video] - YouTube

[Timpo]

I'm interested in seeing GT500

[mac25]

...Ford is making a FR sports car with a four banger turbo... Welcome to the 90's Ford!

[Timpo]

...Ford is making a FR sports car with a four banger turbo... Welcome to the 90's Ford!

a lot of people think cars in 90s were better than cars now.

[multicartual]

If I had the cash, I would totally pick the 4 cylinder turbo over the V8 :)

[StylinRed]

looks a bit better in that intro video

but still doesnt look like a sports muscle car more like a touring sedan/coupe or whatever you call the Audi A5

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EXCLUSIVE: 2015 Ford Mustang Reveal with AmericanMuscle.com - YouTube

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...Ford is making a FR sports car with a four banger turbo... Welcome to the 90's Ford!

it will probably be most popular in the overseas market, where a v6 or v8 displacement will push it into an insurance bracket unaffordable to most looking into this class of vehicle.

but with the tunability of turbocharged setups these days i'm expecting tuners to generate big hp numbers compared to the other two engines.

[TheNiceGuy]

Got to say this car is pretty striking, and the lines....

[donjalapeno]

V8 or nothing.


2.3T kills the retro muscle car feel. They should of kept that engine for a luxury coupe like a fusion coupe or something.

[dared3vil0]

V8 or nothing.


2.3T kills the retro muscle car feel. They should of kept that engine for a luxury coupe like a fusion coupe or something.

Performance of engine># of cylinders it has.

[evlee]

I like it, but the current stang has me thinking it's the best one imo
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[dared3vil0]

^ I like the new interior more than the current gen, but that bulbous nose/hood doesn't look very good in pictures... Maybe in person it will look better.

[Mr.Stubbz]

lol, with a 4cyl T i cant wait to see someone rice the shit out of the new mustang and attempt to pull it off as a JDM car :fullofwin:

[Timpo]

the rear looks weird..ish

http://response.jp/imgs/zoom/635792.jpg
http://response.jp/imgs/zoom/635788.jpg

[multicartual]

Fucking gorgeous, although I would change that black rear glossy trunk lid space between the tail lights to body colour or something else.

[xpl0sive]

wtf were they thinking with this body line in the rear quarter...

http://imageshack.us/a/img132/6494/35s4.jpg


but 300+hp from the eco boost sounds pretty good... i wonder how much more tuners would be able to get out of it

[Timpo]

wtf were they thinking with this body line in the rear quarter...

http://imageshack.us/a/img132/6494/35s4.jpg


but 300+hp from the eco boost sounds pretty good... i wonder how much more tuners would be able to get out of it
i guess it is supposed to flow with the line on the side

http://i.imgur.com/FwMGfN1.jpg

[Mr.Stubbz]

i think the rear straight on doesnt look half bad lol, its just that from the side/ any 3/4 view shows the side mirrors and they look wayyy too damn small, reminds me of the shit that the camaro has with the big and tall ass doors with puny ass windows

[TjAlmeida]

Sorry for the bad quality, saw this on IG. From this angle it looks awesome.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii107/Ridge_Raiders/Screenshot_2013-12-11-20-06-29_zps75580ec1.png
Posted via RS Mobile

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NEW 2015 Ford Mustang V8 GT START-UP + REVS!! - YouTube

[Gucci Mane]

guess ford's trying to kill the mustang.. that thing is fucking hideous.

[dared3vil0]

I'm not a huge fan of it but the general consensus is people love it. I like the retro design of the previous gen more and more...

[BeefCake4000]

50 Years of Mustang with Lee Iacocca - Jay Leno's Garage - YouTube

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Talking 2015 Ford Mustang! Wide Open Throttle Ep. 90 - YouTube

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Ford Mustang | 50 Years Of Evolution - YouTube

[boostfever]

I like how they didn't include the 80's and 90's models in that video. lol

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? 2015 Ford Mustang Build Dry Run Timelapse - YouTube

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Building a 2015 Ford Mustang on top of the Empire State Building - YouTube

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How'd a Ford Mustang get on the Empire State Building? - YouTube

[Yodamaster]

I still think it looks stupid as a Mustang, at this point they should just bury the Mustang brand and start something new, you can only go so far before the car you are building doesn't really have anything to do with the original apart from the name. I'd name this the Fusion Sport and call it a day.

[dared3vil0]

I still think it looks stupid as a Mustang, at this point they should just bury the Mustang brand and start something new, you can only go so far before the car you are building doesn't really have anything to do with the original apart from the name. I'd name this the Fusion Sport and call it a day.

Does the current 911 really have anything to do with the original, apart from the name? Should they get rid of that as well?

Get rid of the current Camaro, call it a Malibu sport? Perhaps call the current Challenger an Avenger sport...?

[Yodamaster]

Does the current 911 really have anything to do with the original, apart from the name? Should they get rid of that as well?

Get rid of the current Camaro, call it a Malibu sport? Perhaps call the current Challenger an Avenger sport...?


The Camaro and Challenger also have nothing to do with the originals, none of the new vehicles out there right now can shine a light on their elders. Toyota kept the spirit of the AE86 going with the FR-S, but they weren't hypocrites about "moving on" while they milked the same name.

If companies are going to go with the "we have to move on" mentality on design, then they should really move on with branding too. You can only milk a model for so long before it becomes a beaten horse (heh).

"Does the current 911 really have anything to do with the original, apart from the name? Should they get rid of that as well?"

Nobody said anything about getting rid of the cars, the point is to not label them as something they are not and will never live up to. Again, if companies are going to rant about "moving on", they should really just drop the whole botched throwback shit and create something that stands alone as it's own brand. This new "Mustang" is a prime example of creating an Aston Martin and labelling it as a 60's pony car.

I don't really care if I see a 2045 Camry, there is no history there, no name to squander when it was always a beige sedan. Don't get me started on the Charger.

[dared3vil0]

I totally disagree with the name removal though, the charger i agree with 100%. That has nothing to do with the original. HOWEVER, the Mustang, and Camaro both are still available with RWD, a manual transmission, and a big V8 shoved in the front, along with aggressive styling. Just like the original... IDK.

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2015 Ford Mustang option prices gallop onto the web - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/22/2015-ford-mustang-option-prices/)

The 2015 Ford Mustang is one of the most anticipated cars of the year, despite the fact that production hasn't yet begun. What's a pony car fan to do? It turns out that Ford already has pricing and options information about the vehicle in its dealer ordering system. A few enterprising folks have snapped some pictures from it and have posted them online. You might not be able to drive your car yet, but you can at least see what it might cost.

At the moment, Ford appears to be splitting the Mustang into five models – 3.7-liter V6, 2.3-liter EcoBoost, GT with the 5.0-liter V8, 50th Anniversary and SVT. There are 10 available paint colors, 2 of which require an extra outlay. Triple Yellow is $495, and Ruby Red Tint is $395. Regardless of model, navigation goes for $795, and reverse parking assist is $295.

For both the EcoBoost and GT, the six-speed automatic tacks an extra $1,195 to the sticker, and adaptive cruise control is the same price. The GT also has a limited-slip 3.55 rear end for $395 and a GT Performance package for $2,495. Recaro leather seats add an extra $1,595. For the EcoBoost, there's something called EcoBoost Performance package for $1,995. The system doesn't say what the packages include.

The info here also fits exactly with what we know about the Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition from the New York Auto Show. The package comes in Kona Blue or Wimbledon White with a special leather interior. According to this data, it adds $1,595 to the cost of a Mustang GT.

A user at the Mustang 6G forums also has images from the ordering system, and they include some info on the SVT model. While there are no prices, options include a track package, tech package and available Alcantara or leather seats.

Note, the pricing and options listed here could still change. That said, it's still fun to check them out. Information on colors and body styles can be downloaded as a PDF from The Mustang Source forum, and the rest can be viewed at Mustang 6G. Happy building.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php/2015-mustang-options-1661.html?

2015 Mustang order banks are visible to us dealers now (have been for several days).

The 2 biggest reveals I've seen in the order banks are 1) that the limited edition 50th Anniversary GT gets its own unique body code (P8R instead of just P8C like a regular GT coupe), and 2) there is a Shelby offering showing in there (body code P8J).

The base model GT has the following available options...

Recaro Seats
All Weather Floor Mats
Spoiler Delete
Engine Block Heater
Enhanced Security Package
Automatic Transmission
3.55 Limited Slip Differential
3.73 Torsen Differential
DRL's
Smokers Package
18" Aluminum Wheels
Spare Wheel/Tire
GT Performance Package
Reverse Park Assist

The Premium Array GT's (400A & 401A) get those same items as options, plus the following...

Adaptive Cruise Control
19" Painted Aluminum Wheels
20" Machined Aluminum Wheels
Premium Trim CAG
Navigation System
50th Anniversary Package (19's & 50th Annv Mats, seat/door trim)

More info to follow as time allows. Thanks for your patience.


[Admin Edit]

- Update: Order Codes posted.
- Update2: Big thanks to likeaboss for the screen captures!
- Update3: PDF removed (by Ford's request).


2015 Shelby/SVT Model and Options (P8J):

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First Video of the SVT Mustang (GT350) Testing at Nürburgring! - YouTube

well... it's loud. don't know much else about it though...

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php/new-svt-gt350-2462.html?

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8353&d=1405434115

[vitaminG]

First Video of the SVT Mustang (GT350) Testing at Nürburgring! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/xT-NTGo4dU4)

well... it's loud. don't know much else about it though...

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php/new-svt-gt350-2462.html?



http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/future-cars/spy-photos-2016-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-svt-without-heavy-camo-at-nurburgring

apparently its going to have 500hp NA and flat plane crank pretty racy for an american v8 pony car

[Timpo]

GT350?

[Timpo]

ok so is GT350 supposed to be a completely different than GT500?

like Camaro Z28 is for track, ZL1 is for cruising?

or GT350 just a downgraded poor man's GT500?

[thumper]

if the camaro had to be categorized:

ss = cruiser
z/28 = track car
zl-1 = dragstrip

the gt350 will sit between the gt and the gt500. because of the prototypes running around, there is still rumor of a 2.3L ecoboost turbo i-4 SVO (the same engine in the upcoming focus RS) that will slot under the gt, which would appeal the european markets.

[Timpo]

if the camaro had to be categorized:

ss = cruiser
z/28 = track car
zl-1 = dragstrip

the gt350 will sit between the gt and the gt500. because of the prototypes running around, there is still rumor of a 2.3L ecoboost turbo i-4 SVO (the same engine in the upcoming focus RS) that will slot under the gt, which would appeal the european markets.

well I;m just wondering if GT350 will go faster around the corner and get a faster lap time around on the track than the GT500 just like ZL1 and Z28.

[thumper]

the gt350 is said to be the indirect successor to the boss 302 in the model lineup, and will compete with the z/28, but i do not know whether it will be as single-minded/hardcore as the z/28. the gt500 was more about going fast in a straight line and was never really much for handling because of the high CG caused by the supercharger and the front end weight bias. the gt350 is still normally aspriated.

[thumper]

more video:

2015/2016 Mustang GT350 SVT on Nurburgring (Extended Cut) - YouTube

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at goodwood (normal GT not GT350):

NEW 2015 Mustang racing at Goodwood Festival - YouTube

2015 production started 2 days ago, so coming to a stoplight near you soooon...

[Timpo]

They made the Mustang SVT Cobra for 3 generations...what happend after that?

http://www.autoblog.gr/wp-content/gallery/20-years-of-svt/20-years-of-svt-25.jpg

[thumper]

skipping generations. may have gone on hiatus because the shelby gt500 came back.

[vitaminG]

They made the Mustang SVT Cobra for 3 generations...what happend after that?



those are actually cobra Rs which are even more awesome, i think ford really did a disservice and disrespect to SVT by going after baby boomers and renaming their high performance mustangs shelby gt500s instead of continuing their SVT Cobra branding which had a lot more relevance to people in my generation.

between the cobra, cobra Rs, lightnings and even the focus and the contour SVT had a pretty good rep until they dropped the branding

[thumper]

the more i google articles about the gt350, the more i am seeing "svt cobra" mentioned at the same time in some of them. without anything definite, it just might be called the cobra (especially with that grille on the test car... fangs).

[thumper]

second prototype in this video. not sure what it is... obviously does not sound the same, and it dosen't seem as fast or handles like the first one? it has no front lip, but it does have canards :confused:

Mustang GT350 SVT (and another model prototype) on Nurburgring - YouTube

[capt_slo]

"Official" power numbers are out.

Road & Track has Ford's official stats on the 2015 'Stang, and they say the 5.0-liter V8-powered Mustang GT has 435 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. That's a boost of 15 horses and 10 torques from the old car, which has the same "Coyote" V8 engine.

And speaking of "boost," the 2.3-liter turbo four Mustang EcoBoost is revealed to have 310 horsepower and a whopping 320 pound-feet of torque. Impressive numbers for sure.

At the bottom of the Mustang ladder is the base V6 engine, now actually down on power slightly to 300 horsepower from the old car. It still has 280 pound-feet of torque.

Potent numbers all around. We'll update this if we get more Mustang details today.

2015 Ford Mustang: 435 Horsepower For The V8, 310 For The EcoBoost (http://jalopnik.com/2015-ford-mustang-435-horsepower-for-the-v8-310-for-t-1606630852)

As for the Shelby name, I think they'll drop it due to his passing. Wouldn't be a great image to keep making money off his name, and they'd probably need to pay royalties to his estate/heirs?

Aftermarket companies seem to be testing the water already with various mod possibilities:

[synchrocone]

Please come with a proper e-brake handle.:whistle: (looking at you Chevrolet..)

[Ronin]

"Eleanor" is so much prettier than this Americanized Aston.

[thumper]

i've never special-ordrered a new car before so i do not know how other manufacturers do it but i thought this was neat... on one of the mustang message boards this is what you see when you track your order online:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/14577690896_51a220a3a8_o.jpg

[asian_XL]

V8, V6, I4 Engine sound

Three 2015 Ford Mustang fastbacks driving away - YouTube

[thumper]

just mowing the lawn... damn carousel bites back (or as one commenter said "test driver could not understand IRS" :lol )

New Ford Mustang GT350 / SVT Tester Spins Out of Control and Almost Crashes! (http://www.carscoops.com/2014/08/new-ford-mustang-gt350-svt-tester-spins.html)

http://www.roadandtrack.com/cm/roadandtrack/images/bP/SVTspin_cdauto_8714_6-4896927-sm.jpg

i am still confused with the wheel offsets. ie. front wheels are concave but the rears are not.

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Ford Mustang GT350 to be unveiled on September 19 at Circuit of the Americas On sale in 2015 as a 2016MY

http://content.worldcarfans.co/2014/7/29/big/16662196011391811743.jpg

The Ford Mustang GT350 is going to be introduced at Circuit of the Americas on September 19 during the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge in Austin, Texas.
During the recent 2014 Indianapolis Motor Speedway race broadcast the announcers said the GT350 will go on sale next year but will be shown on the race track next month. It can only mean the vehicle will be unveiled on September 19 in Austin, Texas at the Circuit of the Americas during the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.
The Mustang GT350 is still in development so it's not known at this moment whether Ford will reveal the entire car or will decide to bring a camouflaged prototype. Whatever it will be, under the hood we expect to find a more potent version of the V8 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated engine with considerably more than the 435 bhp & 541 Nm available in the Mustang GT.
It will go on sale as a 2016 model year and will come at a considerable premium over the 32,295 USD Mustang GT. Besides packing more punch, the GT350 will also be distinguished by a very aggressive body along with a stiffer sports suspension, larger wheels, rear diffuser, carbon ceramic brakes, quad exhaust setup and other mechanical tweaks.
Source: mustang6g.com

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New Toy. #InAMustang | 2015 Ford Mustang Videos - YouTube

[multicartual]

435 fucking horsepower on a stock GT


Insane

[Harvey Specter]

Never been a huge fan of Mustangs but the 2015 model looks so good.

[PiuYi]

not a fan of these cars with no bumpers and high trunk/hoods.... lowers visibility and makes it look like a boat

[multicartual]

not a fan of these cars with no bumpers and high trunk/hoods.... lowers visibility and makes it look like a boat


That is the luxury aesthetic


When we think of classy, sporty, economy, we can all clearly envision the same culturally acceptable standard look for each


Car manufacturers know how important we value status and it's reflected in a "premium" appearance


The minivan didn't die because vans are lame, they died because nobody figured out how to make it look high-status

[vitaminG]

not a fan of these cars with no bumpers and high trunk/hoods.... lowers visibility and makes it look like a boat

The high hoods are because of European pedestrian safety guidelines. I hate them too but they're here to stay

[RRxtar]

those are actually cobra Rs which are even more awesome, i think ford really did a disservice and disrespect to SVT by going after baby boomers and renaming their high performance mustangs shelby gt500s instead of continuing their SVT Cobra branding which had a lot more relevance to people in my generation.

between the cobra, cobra Rs, lightnings and even the focus and the contour SVT had a pretty good rep until they dropped the branding

Agreed. I was a big fan of SVT branding. Something about "Special Vehicles Team" made it sound like it was given to an in house performance division to tweak instead of just being another assembly line trim level. Like the ///M line used to be for BMW

I think I read something that the next generation will be dropping "Shelby" from its branding as that ended with the outgoing generation. Im sure there will be a "Shelby tribute" model sooner than later tho.


But for what its worth, SVT is still active and is the group that is developing the Mustang GT500. The F150 Raptor is still actually F150 SVT Raptor. and has branding on the tailgate and fender grills

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3642209470_89b9796075.jpg


http://racing.ford.com/enthusiasts/collector-vehicles/svt/ford-svt/ford-svt.html

[thumper]

i get confused with the svt badging on the current gt500. it says shelby of course, but on parts of the car such as the wheels, it says svt, and there is the svtpp option (stands for "svt performance package")...

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http://youtu.be/Fuv5fMlElZY

[GS8]

First Drive vids are now making their way online

2015 Ford Mustang GT First Drive - YouTube

All other vids so far are TFLC so yeah....

[multicartual]

I want to know about the GT350!!!

[sdubfid]

I want to know about the GT350!!!

302/tr6070?

[c4@urdoor]

Factory line lock. Some jabroni is gonna love that for the next revscene group meet.

[white rocket]

Thanked for jabroni. LOL!

[flagella]

Thanked for jabroni and thanking jabroni.

[thumper]

zack spencer's take:

?2015 Ford Mustang Review (Ecoboost and 5.0L GT)?? - YouTube

[thumper]

just another photoshop of the upcoming svt model but still... :concentrate:

http://i.imgur.com/8hYyprW.jpg

[Gucci Mane]

zack spencer's take:

?2015 Ford Mustang Review (Ecoboost and 5.0L GT)?? - YouTube (http://youtu.be/kKmlNmykRpg)

those clips of him driving the silver gt are filmed on angles crest hwy. did that drive during the summer in a 2013 corvette. such an amazing road with lots of elevation and twisties. only down side is the huge fucking rocks scattered all over the road.. i have dash cam footage that i've been too lazy to edit and post up lol.

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?2015 Ford Mustang: The .99 Challenge?? - YouTube

[bumsuck]

Ford needs to bring back the SVO, and it has to have dat offset hood scoop

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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: SVO Reborn? - Ignition Ep. 117 - YouTube

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2015 EcoBoost Mustang Dyno (2.3L) - YouTube

[Mr.Money]

240hp and 300tq for a 2.3L engine????. :suspicious:

[capt_slo]

Baseline pull was even worse at American Muscle - 231 hp.

Custom Tuning The 2015 Mustang EcoBoost To Make Big Power! | AmericanMuscle.com Mustang Blog (http://blog.americanmuscle.com/custom-tuning-the-2015-mustang-ecoboost-make-big-power/#more-13857)

Not too surprising though since the '11-'14 3.7L would usually be anywhere between 240 and 265.

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i am sad :(

2015 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Head 2 Head Ep. 58 - YouTube

[capt_slo]

That's one hell of a lap from that Camaro...

As for the Mustang, still about 1.5s improvement from the '14 and faster than a '14 Corvette

Willow Springs - Streets of Willow lap records - FastestLaps.com (http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs_-_streets_of_willow.html)

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i can't find a GM dealer that has an SS 1LE in stock that is not customer ordered to test drive... they always seem to more more concerned about chrome wheels and stripe packages rather than performance :(

[Gucci Mane]

i still cant get over the looks of the 2015. going to take some time i guess...

[thumper]

more disappointment :(

2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost - (Track) One Take - YouTube

[Gucci Mane]

more disappointment :(


why? wait till this thing gets in the hands of tuners. comes with forged internals.. its going to be making big power with a tune and possibly bigger turbo.

[thumper]

maybe it's age, or because i'm tired of dealing with warranty issues, but these days i like it more when the car is good straight out of the box.

[maksimizer]

8 pages of :pokerface:

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happy again :)

2015 Ford Mustang GT - (Track) One Take - YouTube

[BMW_freak]

I need to write an essay.... "Ford Mustang - epitome of America"...

[dared3vil0]

Holy shit... Ecoboos with just a tune... 327whp, 427ftlbs at the wheels...


http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/Livernois_Detroit/EBMustangcapability_zpsb9a2beba.png

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sigh... why dammit why.

is nothing sacred.... :cry:

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10468058_10152787739181070_4422919400110482800_n.j pg?oh=312a311e53ac88a429318c2574401d06&oe=54F5A3D1

[dared3vil0]

Oh god why... Looks like complete shit.

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i feel better now.

Introducing the 2015 Mustang RTR! - YouTube

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some early SEMA footage:

Custom 2015 Ford Mustangs at The SEMA Show 2014 MustangMedic exclusive - YouTube

[Gucci Mane]

i feel better now.

Introducing the 2015 Mustang RTR! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/bdYJYiplRQo)

so this is a $70k mustang i presume?

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so this is a $70k mustang i presume?

not sure. i vaguely recall some dealers charging stupid prices for a complete turnkey car for the old model. might happen again.

i only know individual parts pricing.... Ford Mustang RTR (http://www.mustangrtr.com/)

[thumper]

not sure if this is true or not....

The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 to Debut on November 17th, Teased Today (Video) - Torque News (http://www.torquenews.com/106/2016-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-debut-november-17th-teased-today-video)

hroughout this video, we see short interview segments with Ford’s top brass including Jim Farley, Joe Hinrichs, Mark Fields and Raj Nair along with quick shots of a car that I suspect is the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang. Starting early in the video, we see close up images of what appears to be a suede wrapped steering wheel, bright silver pedals, a grille insert, a wheel, a street tire, exhaust tips, a roof ditch molding and the valve cover shown above – with the video ending with the same image which starts the video. This final image is again accompanied by the 1/5 in the top right and the date 11-17-14. - See more at: The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 to Debut on November 17th, Teased Today (Video) - Torque News (http://www.torquenews.com/106/2016-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-debut-november-17th-teased-today-video#sthash.HH6I3pPE.dpuf)


more...

http://blog.americanmuscle.com/video-here-comes-the-2015-mustang-gt350/

[kunoman1]

http://jalopnik.com/ken-blocks-gymkhana-7-car-is-a-monstrous-845-hp-awd-196-1654509975

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Yt7C7UA_--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/vdknllnhhehvexgtxrbr.jpg
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--ZkvceFqr--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/pt9kybqvu6j9ffh54nqw.jpg

2015/1965 Mustang!

[thumper]

given ken block's history of crashing, i do not have much hope for the above to survive for long :(

[StylinRed]

sigh... why dammit why.

is nothing sacred.... :cry:

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10468058_10152787739181070_4422919400110482800_n.j pg?oh=312a311e53ac88a429318c2574401d06&oe=54F5A3D1

that makes it look kind of like a new dodge charger :crazy2:

[dared3vil0]

EcoBoost Mustang runs 11.8;


http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg324/LivernoisMotorsports/10363743_844876665564697_4379912317412148916_n.jpg

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RTR Spec5 aka "Tire Slayer"

2015 Mustang RTR Spec 5 Concept SLAYS Tires! - AmericanMuscle.com - YouTube

http://youtu.be/W_jGk4u5oIg

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EcoBoost Mustang runs 11.8;


http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg324/LivernoisMotorsports/10363743_844876665564697_4379912317412148916_n.jpg

where did you get this? just wondering because this:

FASTEST NA 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the World! - AmericanMuscle.com - YouTube

is not so impressive if the ecoboost is only slightly slower by 0.6sec...

[underscore]

given ken block's history of crashing, i do not have much hope for the above to survive for long :(

That's a good thing for those of us that think it looks like garbage.

[capt_slo]

where did you get this? just wondering because this:



is not so impressive if the ecoboost is only slightly slower by 0.6sec...

Mustang6g have threads from the tuners for ecoboost.

Here are the mods for this 11.81 runs, and some interesting facts about it:

First 11-second EcoBoost Mustang
Quickest EcoBoost powered vehicle in the 1/4 mile
Race Gas Tune
Removed Passenger Seat
Removed cat-back (has factory cat and downpipe)
17" drag wheel/tire combo
Everything else is as delivered from the factory

[Great68]

where did you get this? just wondering because this:

FASTEST NA 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the World! - AmericanMuscle.com - YouTube (http://youtu.be/_IPo-spiMWA)

is not so impressive if the ecoboost is only slightly slower by 0.6sec...

The difference is that the 5.0 will pull those times all day long, over and over, on pump gas.

The ecoboost has the boost cranked for race gas, and who knows how many passes you'll get before the motor turns into a grenade.

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inventory locator (using bby postal code):

Search Inventory (http://inventoryfoc.ford.ca/dealer/Coastal-Ford-Sales-B7232/dealerLot?zipcode=V5B3J1&model=Mustang&segment=Car&lang=en&branding=1&year=2015&return=Complete&modeltrim=Mustang_F05-GTPREMIUM&inventoryType=extended#vin=vin1FA6P8CF6F5307310)

[capt_slo]

The difference is that the 5.0 will pull those times all day long, over and over, on pump gas.

The ecoboost has the boost cranked for race gas, and who knows how many passes you'll get before the motor turns into a grenade.

I know what you're meaning.... but the 5.0 in the AM video actually broke on its 4th run of the day. So not quite all day long. :whistle:

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I know what you're meaning.... but the 5.0 in the AM video actually broke on its 4th run of the day. So not quite all day long. :whistle:

snapped a halfshaft if i recall correctly from the comments section... i'm guessing it was inevitable with those hard launches on slicks? score one for my old solid axle? (not)

[capt_slo]

inventory locator (using bby postal code):

Search Inventory (http://inventoryfoc.ford.ca/dealer/Coastal-Ford-Sales-B7232/dealerLot?zipcode=V5B3J1&model=Mustang&segment=Car&lang=en&branding=1&year=2015&return=Complete&modeltrim=Mustang_F05-GTPREMIUM&inventoryType=extended#vin=vin1FA6P8CF6F5307310)

$50,799 for a GT Premium without Performance Pack :okay:

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$50,799 for a GT Premium without Performance Pack :okay:

is the premium package required to have the performance pack? just wondering because my old car has the performance pack (circa 2011) and it's not a premium, so i was nowhere near $50k+ :woot2:

[capt_slo]

Nope, you can get Perf Pack without Premium. It'll most likely need to be a factory order because most dealers in town are too worried about having premium flashy shit on the lot vs plain old badass cars


Build & price for a GT with Perf Pack & Recaros comes to $43,899 + tax :megusta:

[thumper]

Nope, you can get Perf Pack without Premium. It'll most likely need to be a factory order because most dealers in town are too worried about having premium flashy shit on the lot vs plain old badass cars

aw, to hell with that... i don't need all that fancy crap. maybe they will change it up 2-3 years from now.

[thumper]

damn teasers... this gt350 better be good.

http://youtu.be/7bkYlKhtBHw http://youtu.be/CY7xUimBWFo http://youtu.be/1cbo7DTYI2c Ford performance and powertrain (video 3 of 5) - YouTube http://youtu.be/LBcfMlGyMNg

i see recaros, michelin pilots, 6 piston brembos, 2 piece brake rotors, carbon-fiber front core support (maybe crossmember)?

argh.

[multicartual]

If I could get any new Mustang it would be the EcoBoost or the GT350


Would love to put the new EcoBoost engine into an E36... hehehe

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pretty close rendering?

http://www.mustang6g.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/M6G-GT350_de-camo_1-785x510.jpghttp://www.mustang6g.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2015-mustang-svt-gt350-785x510.jpg

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another crumb....official logo was leaked

http://news.boldride.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mustang.jpg

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http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php/new-shelby-gt350-6265.html

Shelby GT350 Mustang revealed! 500+ HP Flat Plane Crank powered - YouTube

The new GT350 builds on Carroll Shelby’s original idea – transforming a great every-day car into a dominant road racer – by taking advantage of a dramatically improved sixth-generation Mustang to create a truly special driving experience. Driving enthusiasts behind the wheel of a Shelby GT350 can expect to be treated to the most balanced, nimble and exhilarating production Mustang yet.

The new 5.2-liter engine is the first-ever production V8 from Ford with a flat-plane crankshaft, an architecture typically found only in racing applications or exotic European sports cars. Unlike a traditional V8, where the connecting rods are attached to the crankshaft at 90-degree intervals, this design evenly spaces all crank pins at 180-degree intervals.

The result is the most powerful naturally aspirated production Ford engine ever, at more than 500 horsepower, with a torque peak above 400 lb.-ft. The track capability is enhanced by the output characteristics of the engine – the 5.2-liter V8 features an exceptionally broad torque curve. Combined with its high-revving ability, the flat-plane 5.2-liter V8 gives drivers an enormous amount of performance and flexibility within each gear of the lightweight six-speed manual transmission. A standard Ford-tuned Torsen limited-slip differential optimizes cornering grip and straight-line traction.

[vitaminG]

That will sound ridiculous revving to the moon

[capt_slo]

Magnetic suspension and bespoke Pilot Super Sports...it seems they are no longer fucking around when it comes to the track battle vs Camaro :fuckyea:

Specifications:

5.2L Flat Plane Crankshaft V8 Engine
More than 500 HP / Torque Peak above 400 lb-ft
MagneRide dampers
"Light weight 6-speed manual transmission
19" aluminum wheels - 10.5 front / 11 inch rear
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires w/ GT350 specific sidewall construction, tread and compound
Brakes: 6 piston brembo calipers front / 4 piston brembo calipers rear
Torsional stiffness increased 28% over previous model
Cutting edge injection molded carbon fiber composite grille
Optional lightweight tower-to-tower brace
Upraded gauges with reduced chrome finishes
Flat bottom steering wheel
Unique Sheetmetal
Cloth Recaros

[dared3vil0]

OH MY GOD I WANT

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grab more tissues:

Shelby GT350 Mustang Driving Video - YouTube

http://youtu.be/SNo8ZDnJLp4

http://youtu.be/EwC4KvpinrU

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Shelby GT350 Mustang Interior - YouTube
Shelby GT350 Mustang in Studio - YouTube

[dared3vil0]

Oh god... Why is it so good...

[Marshall Placid]

Not a fan of the front and back.

I know it's different than the current gen, but I wish the 2015 was more re-designed than the 2014.

It's more like a major "face-lift" than a next-gen type thing.

On the other hand:

The side profile is very sleek and well-proportioned though.

Completely redesigning the side is a very costly thing in the car industry so kudos for Ford for doing that.

You get a lot of side profiles being carried forward to next-gen models in many car models (including Audi's), but not in this re-design, so that's great for Ford.

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2016 Shelby GT350 Vs Dodge Hellcat Vs Camaro z28 - YouTube

[capt_slo]

Modded GT runs a 9.911 @ 135mph :fullofwin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZe1omuyB8g

The mods:
1. Full Exhaust System
– Custom 1 7/8″ Long Tube Headers
– O/R X Pipe
– Race Bullet Mufflers
2. JLT Cold Air Intake
3. Suspension Upgrades
– Custom Fabricated Suspension Parts (will disclose at a later date)
– Stock Bushings
4. Weight Reduction
– Removed Passenger Seat And Rear Seat
– Race Weight: 3,450 lbs with driver and half-tank of fuel
5. Slicks and Skinnies
– 17″ Weld RTS With Mickey Thompson Front Runners
– Hoosier Drag Slicks
6. Bama Performance X4 With Track Tune
– FTW Fuel
7. DSS Half-Shafts
8. 1-Piece Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
9. Ford Racing Light Weight Front Bumper Support
10. Injector Dynamics ID1300 Injectors
11. Boost-A-Pump
12. Nitrous Express Coyote Nitrous Kit – Plate System – Spraying 150 Shot
13. Boss Intake Manifold

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Shelby GT350 Mustang Priced From $52,995? » AutoGuide.com News (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/11/shelby-gt350-mustang-priced-from-52-995.html)

Pricing for Ford’s newest performance car might have just leaked.


Ford’s Shelby GT350 Mustang debuted last week at the L.A. Auto Show with a 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 and the promise of loftier-than-ever track performance for the nameplate. Ford did not discuss pricing at the launch, but now HorsepowerKings.com reports that an unnamed source from Ford said the car will start at $52,995USD.

A Ford spokesman was not available for comment at the time of writing.

The report goes on to suggest that the “tech” package will cost $2,995 and that there will also be a “track” package available. Additionally, the story claims there will also be a GT350 R model that will sit above the rest of the range as an even more track-focused vehicle with enhanced brakes, aerodynamic alterations and stickier tires. According to the rumor, that car will debut in January during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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EXCLUSIVE: This is the 2015 Shelby GT (http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a24478/exclusive-this-is-the-2015-shelby-gt/)

http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/14/50/980x490/landscape_nrm_1418265020-shelbygt1.jpg
http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/14/50/640x480/shelby5.jpghttp://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/14/50/640x480/shelby2.jpg

Sometimes, you get lucky. This is one of those times. What you're looking at, friends, is the heretofore-unseen 2015 Shelby GT, Shelby American's upgrade package for the new Ford Mustang.


Chris Cantle is currently on the launch event for the new Ducati Scrambler in Palm Springs, and while out riding this evening, he happened upon the new Shelby-fettled pony as it strutted its stuff for a BF Goodrich TV-commercial shoot.

As before, the Shelby GT package includes a laundry list of appearance, interior, suspension, and mild performance upgrades. This new power-dome hood is the business—well worth considering on its own if you buy a '15 Stang. Also, note how different the car looks with the silver grilles. It's more detailed...better, IMO.

A GT/SC that adds a Ford Racing blower will undoubtedly be available, too, but those wear GT/SC markings, so this example is still an all-motor Coyote underhood. It won't come cheap; pricing for the previous-gen 2014 Shelby GT package started at around $15K, with the GT/SC kit starting at $28K. Expect this to be in the same neighborhood when Shelby comes around to formally announcing its availability.

[capt_slo]

Not sure about the grille on that Shelby

[thumper]

Not sure about the grille on that Shelby

plastidip

[vitaminG]

unless its way cheaper, and im sure it wont be, why would anyone get that when theres a gt350?

these shelby packages are usually just super expensive body kits with off the shelf suspension and bolt on performance upgrades. id rather have a gt350 or just a gt with a blower

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http://youtu.be/es--Iw5abl4

[68style]

Wow.... if someone had bet me 10 years ago that the Mustang would have an IRS and flat plane crank 10 years later, I would have lost a lot of money to that person.

[multicartual]

Wow.... if someone had bet me 10 years ago that the Mustang would have an IRS and flat plane crank 10 years later, I would have lost a lot of money to that person.


10 years from now cars will drive you around and manuals will be few and far between!


Would not be surprised if tolls were added to a bunch of major roads and bridges as well.

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10 years from now cars will drive you around and manuals will be few and far between!


Would not be surprised if tolls were added to a bunch of major roads and bridges as well.

to hell with that... 10 years from now i want my car to be able to fly dammit!