2015 Mustang to gain 200-300 pounds? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BaylorCamaro · 05-31-2014, 03:42 PM

via Steeda Autosports

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Our work is cut out for us because unbeknown to most Mustang aficionados (and not "officially" confirmed by Ford for obvious reasons), the 2015 Mustang ended up gaining 200-300 pounds in this remake – and with weight being the "enemy of performance", there are plenty of challenges needed to ensure that the 2015 iteration of America's favorite Pony Car isn't left at the starting line spinning its wheels against the competition.

Steeda Autosports

Jalopnik Article

**UPDATE 6/2/14**
Per Steeda's post on Mustang6g

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Based on our experience working with IRS mustangs in the past we estimated what the weight addition will be. In addition current industry trends with new cars show additional weight being added for various new safety and comfort features.

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***UPDATE 6/12/14***

WELL looks like it is gaining around 70-80 lbs and NOT a couple hundred..

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Aequitas & Veritas · 05-31-2014, 03:46 PM

Wasn't expecting that

Angrybird 12 · 05-31-2014, 03:49 PM

Not surprising considering everything Chevy tried to do to keep the weight down on the C7 Corvette it still gained weight. Adding content has a way of making it sneaking up on you.

LostPony · 05-31-2014, 03:53 PM

If true, then that seals my decision to keep my '12 Boss. Regardless of performance, to me that is a move in the wrong direction and makes ZERO sense given higher MPG standards that are coming, and that all expect next gen Camaro and Challenger (or 'Cuda) to be lighter than current cars.

I wonder if someone at Steeda will get an ass chewing for leaking that?

*DGthe3* · 05-31-2014, 04:27 PM

It doesn't exactly count as a 2nd source when they're just repeating what they heard the 1st one say ...

Anyway, I'll wait until Ford gives the official specs out before trusting these numbers but ... I could never really see how Ford would be able to keep the Mustang at the same size, add an IRS, meet ever tougher crash standards, and keep the car at the same weight without resorting to expensive light-weight materials (which would then price it out of its intended market).

BaylorCamaro · 05-31-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

It doesn't exactly count as a 2nd source when they're just repeating what they heard the 1st one say ...

True. I originally found this on Jalopnik and made my post. But then I decided to post the Steeda article, since a lot of people scream Jalopnik is crap.

Q'smuscle · 05-31-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LostPony

If true, then that seals my decision to keep my '12 Boss. Regardless of performance, to me that is a move in the wrong direction and makes ZERO sense given higher MPG standards that are coming, and that all expect next gen Camaro and Challenger (or 'Cuda) to be lighter than current cars.

I wonder if someone at Steeda will get an ass chewing for leaking that?

You should keep your mustang anyways! It's better looking and has soul! Can't forget it's a boss!

Q'smuscle · 05-31-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Aequitas & Veritas

Wasn't expecting that

Being ugly can add weight! Lmao..... J/k

FenwickHockey65 · 05-31-2014, 05:09 PM

Not exactly surprising but I'll wait for Ford's official word.

DrkPhx · 05-31-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

It doesn't exactly count as a 2nd source when they're just repeating what they heard the 1st one say ...

Anyway, I'll wait until Ford gives the official specs out before trusting these numbers but ... I could never really see how Ford would be able to keep the Mustang at the same size, add an IRS, meet ever tougher crash standards, and keep the car at the same weight without resorting to expensive light-weight materials (which would then price it out of its intended market).

So true. I expected it to gain weight; but not that much. We'll see the real numbers soon enough.

Bhobbs · 05-31-2014, 06:52 PM

I wouldn't be surprised. A modern platform, IRS and more comforts will add weight.

TheReaper · 05-31-2014, 07:05 PM

I'm glad I got one of the last light-weights.

VADER SS L99 · 05-31-2014, 07:46 PM

I thought it was going to add about 100lbs after seeing the new dimensions and taking into account what features it was adding. 200-300lbs is a butt load guys. Really pretty shocking. I knew the car was going to add weight when Ford did not even mention weight for the unveiling but this would be a massive blow. I wonder if Ford failed to release all the info so that they would have a lot of pre orders. If so that's pretty shady especially since the chief engineer said it would be 200lbs lighter. The 5th gen weight was known about almost a year before release. This car is getting released in a couple of months. If it's 200lbs the car won't be any faster than the outgoing model. If it's 300lbs the car will actually be slower! Then there is the mpg which I don't see how could get better. Not good with new mpg standards coming up. This is not good for any new Pony car if true. GM could decide that they don't have to drop any weight on the 6 th gen. Competition breeds better cars.

tw78911sc · 05-31-2014, 07:54 PM

Why would Ford and Chevy build aluminum trucks and keep building performance cars out of steel? Makes no sense. At least the Corvette uses aluminum and composites. Seems like the fleet MPG bump and ability to have smaller displacement motors would give them a huge EPA boost.

05-31-2014, 03:46 PM	#2
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05-31-2014, 03:49 PM	#3
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05-31-2014, 03:53 PM	#4
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	If true, then that seals my decision to keep my '12 Boss. Regardless of performance, to me that is a move in the wrong direction and makes ZERO sense given higher MPG standards that are coming, and that all expect next gen Camaro and Challenger (or 'Cuda) to be lighter than current cars. I wonder if someone at Steeda will get an ass chewing for leaking that? __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

05-31-2014, 04:27 PM	#5
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	It doesn't exactly count as a 2nd source when they're just repeating what they heard the 1st one say ... Anyway, I'll wait until Ford gives the official specs out before trusting these numbers but ... I could never really see how Ford would be able to keep the Mustang at the same size, add an IRS, meet ever tougher crash standards, and keep the car at the same weight without resorting to expensive light-weight materials (which would then price it out of its intended market). __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-31-2014, 05:09 PM	#9
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Not exactly surprising but I'll wait for Ford's official word. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

05-31-2014, 06:52 PM	#11
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I wouldn't be surprised. A modern platform, IRS and more comforts will add weight.

05-31-2014, 07:05 PM	#12
TheReaper Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 750	I'm glad I got one of the last light-weights. __________________ 2018 GT 10R80-355

05-31-2014, 07:46 PM	#13
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	I thought it was going to add about 100lbs after seeing the new dimensions and taking into account what features it was adding. 200-300lbs is a butt load guys. Really pretty shocking. I knew the car was going to add weight when Ford did not even mention weight for the unveiling but this would be a massive blow. I wonder if Ford failed to release all the info so that they would have a lot of pre orders. If so that's pretty shady especially since the chief engineer said it would be 200lbs lighter. The 5th gen weight was known about almost a year before release. This car is getting released in a couple of months. If it's 200lbs the car won't be any faster than the outgoing model. If it's 300lbs the car will actually be slower! Then there is the mpg which I don't see how could get better. Not good with new mpg standards coming up. This is not good for any new Pony car if true. GM could decide that they don't have to drop any weight on the 6 th gen. Competition breeds better cars. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

05-31-2014, 07:54 PM	#14
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	Why would Ford and Chevy build aluminum trucks and keep building performance cars out of steel? Makes no sense. At least the Corvette uses aluminum and composites. Seems like the fleet MPG bump and ability to have smaller displacement motors would give them a huge EPA boost.