Mustangs................

[Black5thgen]

This thread is full of loss. Especially the idiot who thinks 8/10's in the quarter is a small margin. The SS barly edges out a GT
The mustang has to meet 2012 crash standards, watch the weight increase.

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Ok, so the Mustang "catches up" with a decent V6 (slightly larger in displacement mind you which is nearly the result of the 11 hp). Being a smaller car, this should be a pretty hot package.

This is what makes this segment so great. You knew Ford had to respond with something and now they have.

Next will be can Chrysler/Fiat respond..............and what will GM do next

Now the fun begins. And mind you this is all in a world of CAFE and emissions regulations.

One would almost think it was the 60's again.

x 1000

[97one]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Ok, so the Mustang "catches up" with a decent V6 (slightly larger in displacement mind you which is nearly the result of the 11 hp). Being a smaller car, this should be a pretty hot package.

This is what makes this segment so great. You knew Ford had to respond with something and now they have.

Next will be can Chrysler/Fiat respond..............and what will GM do next

Now the fun begins. And mind you this is all in a world of CAFE and emissions regulations.

One would almost think it was the 60's again.

Enjoy it while you can the FUN WILL END in a few yrs....before you know....We will be back in the late 70's..... and then the 80's.............
What size 4cyl. would you like in your gen.6 Camaro ?........
Look at the positive side, It will have a 7 or 8 speed trans............

[levi1922]

Originally Posted by Black5thgen

This thread is full of loss. Especially the idiot who thinks 8/10's in the quarter is a small margin. The SS barly edges out a GT
The mustang has to meet 2012 crash standards, watch the weight increase.

ive been saying the crash standards for a long, because i KNOW i read that in a magizine that it needs more reinforcements. but i cant find anything to back it up now. and no one else agrees with me.

can you find anything?

[fazm]

Originally Posted by Black5thgen

This thread is full of loss. Especially the idiot who thinks 8/10's in the quarter is a small margin. The SS barly edges out a GT
The mustang has to meet 2012 crash standards, watch the weight increase.

8/10ths is a bit exaggerated.

quickest 05-09 mustang has gone 13.19 that ive seen (evan smith also went 13.2x in one) havent been watchin the 2010's very much but i saw one 13.3

quickest 2010 camaro is what? 12.8x so far?

[Black5thgen]

Originally Posted by levi1922

can you find anything?

Nothing but commen sense as of now. You can't add safety and lose weight.

[meanmike]

Does'nt the 2010 mustang already have a better crash test rating? What's the Camaro's?

[Black5thgen]

It doesn't meet the 2012 standards, the Camaro does.

[syr74]

Originally Posted by Black5thgen

The Mustang has to meet 2012 crash standards, watch the weight increase.

Originally Posted by Black5thgen

It doesn't meet the 2012 standards, the Camaro does.

We've been over this before. The '2012' safety standards so often referred to on this website begin implementation in the 2012 model year, they don't become mandatory until many years after that so no, the Mustang does not 'have to' meet them anytime soon.....not before the cars next major redesign in fact.

[Black5thgen]

Originally Posted by syr74

We've been over this before. The '2012' safety standards so often referred to on this website begin implementation in the 2012 model year, they don't become mandatory until many years after that so no, the Mustang does not 'have to' meet them anytime soon.....not before the cars next major redesign in fact.

Proof? Can you find where that is fact?

[LSXgirl]

Meh... in the end it's still a mustang!! :P

[S8ER01Z]

Originally Posted by fazm

8/10ths is a bit exaggerated.

quickest 05-09 mustang has gone 13.19 that ive seen (evan smith also went 13.2x in one) havent been watchin the 2010's very much but i saw one 13.3

13.1 really? Pretty sure this was just drug up on mustangforums and it was a 13.3 (Evan Smith went 13.3 @ 103mph, and GeneK busted out a 13.3 @ 104mph) ... there is a 13.2 pass with no slip or anything else out there but I've never heard of a 13.1 pass before. Do you have any proof?

[Stew]

Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

If at all possible, I will never own a Ford. The reason is simple: in my experience, and the experience of everyone I know, Ford autos simply don't hold up as well over time. A Ford was the worst car my mother ever drove. My own first car, an '80 Camaro, went 180,000 miles. I take excellent care of my cars and keep them until they're about 15 years old. Longevity might not be a problem if you only keep your cars 5 years, but to me, it's a big deal. Even IF the next Mustang is a little faster, it doesn't beat Camaro in overall long-term quality, and certainly doesn't beat it in looks.

I'll be sticking with the Camaro.

I don't want to burst your ubble, but GM cars aren't exactly bulletproof, in the last few years I had to replace the transmission in the 00 Grand Prix, just over 100k miles, and my parents Lumina also blew it's transmission with just over 140k, and their Regal, among 1000 other problems, has a transmission on it's way out with well UNDER 100k miles..... My Fords and CHryslers are all much better!

[syr74]

Originally Posted by Black5thgen

Proof? Can you find where that is fact?

Actually I've posted it on this forum before, but since you initially stated that all cars had to meet these requirements I've got a challenge for you. You show me where cars will have to meet these standards by 2012.