[QUOTE=Dragoneye;505813]I'd like to know how they start packaging things in the 2011 model...then you have to consider additional weight the Mustang will undoubtedly gain to deal with the power.
I am still uncovinced that weight will increase substantially if at all. The Chassis, driveshaft, and rear axle can all already handle far more power than the new 5.0L brings to the table in stock trim. The transmission will be bumped to s six speed and the brakes will grow a bit, but outside of those two changes we thus far have no indication of any potential weight gaining modifications to the car. And those two changes seem unlikely to add much if anything.
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Originally Posted by djsnoflake
And the additional weight of meeting the 2012 crash test standards (which the Camaro already does). That will add a few pounds as well.
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First, we don't know that the Mustang doesn't meet those standards in 2010+ guise as, to my knowledge, Ford has not commented on the issue either way. That said, this car is currently expected to last through the 2012 model year at least and likely through the 2013 model year. The crash test standards you mention wont have to be met until the 2013 MY/2012 CY, which likely means this generation of Mustang will never have to meet those standards or, if they know they will be producing this car through the 2012 model year, it almost certainly was designed to meet them already.
Seriously, the whole safety issue weight gain slant on this is, IMHO, something a few insiders lurking around came up with to explain away the Camaro's weight and the buying public...well....bought it. It has been blown out of proportion.