2015 Ford Mustang / Shelby GT350 Official - 5.2L FPC with 500+hp/400+ lb-ft

[Sport-Tech]

In their embargoed briefings prior to today's release Ford refused to give weight figures, talking instead about " increased content" - much as the Vette folks did with the C7 release. Edmunds expects this is code for about a 100 pound gain in weight. Also the dimensions are about identical to the old car - none of the rumoured shrinkage showed up.

Unfortuantely the weight and size of this new Mustang take it out of consideration for me - the current Stang felt like a truck when I sat in it last year.

[Kimsey47]

I think it looks like a Mustang... Oddly enough I believe all the comments on Jalopnik I saw that compared it to the 86 were saying that, "Yeah, the BRZ/FR-S will have to have a power bump to compete with this..." It appears those people just don't understand the thinking behind the 86 and what makes it the great car it is...

[R.S-HawK]

Originally Posted by Muskokan

+1 for the front reminding me of a Taurus

It's like some sort of ugly-child between the Fusion, Taurus and Mustang.

Originally Posted by Kimsey47

I think it looks like a Mustang... Oddly enough I believe all the comments on Jalopnik I saw that compared it to the 86 were saying that, "Yeah, the BRZ/FR-S will have to have a power bump to compete with this..." It appears those people just don't understand the thinking behind the 86 and what makes it the great car it is...

I don't understand why people even bother reading Jalopnik. The sooner you stop giving them hits, the faster they'll go away.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Are you saying the mustang is no longer a hair dressers car?

I thought that was a Miata....

[kbye]

I dunno man, I like it. It looks slimmed down, low and aggressive. I thought the previous gen mustang was a bit of an elephant.

Plus it's got a turbo-four as factory engine option, something the 86 will never get

[ionshards]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/03/2...photos-leaked/

In this profile shot it looks A LOT like an Accord Coupe...

[R.S-HawK]

Originally Posted by kbye

I dunno man, I like it. It looks slimmed down, low and aggressive. I thought the previous gen mustang was a bit of an elephant.

Plus it's got a turbo-four as factory engine option, something the 86 will never get

Crub weight will still be 3300-3400lbs, at the least.

Not going to compete with the 86.

[Trashed675]

Come on people its a MUSTANG, nobody really likes the plain and simple ones, even the GT needs some kind of california special body kit. Throw some wheels, a little wing, and a lip kit on it and i think it'll look alright.

[Exhaust]

Originally Posted by Whitigir

I hate the front....Taurus....Taurus everywhere .....

The current gent look ways better. It is a mustang when you see it on the road. This...I may yell..Taurus

I think a lot of people will hate the new mustang....weird....

Retro is good, the rear is good, but the front is modernized from a Taurus...like a Taurus Face lift.

They simply designed the rear....blend the retro and the modern look together

Then they slap Taurus face on it.....

Oh and this is the v8 5.0.

Where are my Rear brake Vents ???

Originally Posted by Muskokan

+1 for the front reminding me of a Taurus

Kept staring at the car trying to think what it reminded me of and I think its a cross between the taurus or most def the fusion. The front is good until you see the rear, it looks very stretched and elongated. Damn shame.

[kbye]

Originally Posted by R.S-HawK

Crub weight will still be 3300-3400lbs, at the least.

Not going to compete with the 86.

I never said it did, but people are going to cross-shop with the 86 and you know it.

[Whitigir]

Originally Posted by kbye

I never said it did, but people are going to cross-shop with the 86 and you know it.

Absolutely, as the price range is there, same Coupe and 4 seats

I would not buy one of the new Mustang...failed exterior design, the Twin is way better just by look alone

[R.S-HawK]

Originally Posted by kbye

I never said it did, but people are going to cross-shop with the 86 and you know it.

By those who lack the ability to do research, or are too ignorant to recognize the 86 and Mustang are two completely different cars in two completely different classes.

I guess cost is the only fair ground for comparison, beats me.

[Muskokan]

Side profile just looks.... Off

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by R.S-HawK

By those who lack the ability to do research, or are too ignorant to recognize the 86 and Mustang are two completely different cars in two completely different classes.

I guess cost is the only fair ground for comparison, beats me.

Huh...?

Comes with a 2.3 Ecoboost engine, it's a direct competitor.