All new 2015 Mustang beginning production in just 4 days (July 14)

[titanfan]

Originally Posted by Obzen

Ok, now that the HP numbers for the smaller engines are out. I'm still confused. Why do they sell both? Seems close enough in performance that you could just go ahead a offer either one? Options are great and all, I just don't know how you would choose one over the other.

4cyl was intended for export markets versus the V6 which is not available in those cases. Ford simply made it an option for domestic buyers as some prefer n/a power and others prefer f/i.

[crysalis_01]

Originally Posted by Obzen

15 additional HP but it also got a bit heavier than the previous gen correct?

80lb weight gain, 15 additional hp, 10 lbft additional torque.

Addition of ILIRS and DBJ front suspension, should make for a much better performing car than S197.

That's one thing that needs to be remembered, this is much more than S197 with 15hp/10tq increase. Thinking of it as such is a poor way to measure S550.

[raptor5244]

The 2015 Mustang's official horsepower/torque figures.

3.7L V6 -- 300 HP / 280 LB-FT (down from 305 HP)
2.3L EcoBoost -- 310 HP / 320 LB-FT
5.0L V8 -- 435 HP / 400 LB-FT (up from 420 HP / 390 LB-FT)

http://jalopnik.com/2015-ford-mustan...r-t-1606630852

So, now we know where the gen 6 needs to fall.

[Bhobbs]

The 2015 Mustang's official horsepower/torque figures have finally been released by Ford!

3.7L V6

• 300 HP / 280 LB-FT (on 93 octane) (down from 305 HP of 2014 S197)
• Compression ratio: 10.5:1
• Manual curb weight: 3526 lbs (+30 lbs increase over 2014 S197)
• Automatic curb weight: 3530 lbs (+12 lbs increase over 2014 S197)

2.3L EcoBoost -- 310 HP / 320 LB-FT (on 93 octane)

• Twin-scroll turbo—the first ever used on a Ford
• Compression ratio: 10.5:1
• Manual curb weight: 3532 lbs
• Automatic curb weight: 3524 lbs

5.0L V8

• 435 HP / 400 LB-FT (on 93 octane) (up from 420 HP / 390 LB-FT of 2014 S197)
• Compression ratio: 11:1
• Manual curb weight: 3705 lbs (+87 lbs over 2014 S197)
• Automatic curb weight: 3729 lbs (+54 lbs over 2014 S197)

[GoldCartridgeGamer]

So the v6 will be slower, the eco will be faster than the v6's, and the 5.0 is pretty much the same.

[Obzen]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I would assume that since the performance numbers are soo close that the MPG's would be completely different. Or it's a testing the waters kind of thing. See if people will bite for the smaller engine.

True. Wonder what the MPG figures will be

Originally Posted by crysalis_01

80lb weight gain, 15 additional hp, 10 lbft additional torque.

Addition of ILIRS and DBJ front suspension, should make for a much better performing car than S197.

That's one thing that needs to be remembered, this is much more than S197 with 15hp/10tq increase. Thinking of it as such is a poor way to measure S550.

Absolutely, I was just curious. Not judging it, as I know it's gonna be a MUCH better car all around. 80 pounds is quite respectable. I was thinking more like 200. I'm actually really impressed by what they've done with it. I'm just not sold on the exterior yet.

[87GNX]

Ford is being conservative first year, this is nothing new really. When the 6th gen arrives, expect Ford to get more aggressive with the coyote it will have to imo.

[PoorMansCamaro]

if I had to choose between the 4 banger or v6 on the stang, i'd go with the turbo 4 10/10 times.

[crysalis_01]

What no one has said is wether the EB's rating is the Global/Euro-spec rating or the US/Overboost rating.

[72MachOne99GT]

Weight gain, IRS, minimal power bump....

Where is it going to land in quarter mile-ville?

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

Weight gain, IRS, minimal power bump....

Where is it going to land in quarter mile-ville?

I bet it lands around the same time as the previous 5.0, maybe slightly faster. With the added weight and IRS, the power bump probably won't help much.

[87GNX]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I bet it lands around the same time as the previous 5.0, maybe slightly faster. With the added weight and IRS, the power bump probably won't help much.

Driver's race between 2014 vs 2015 Still prefer 2014 for looks...

[scrming]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

if I had to choose between the 4 banger or v6 on the stang, i'd go with the turbo 4 10/10 times.

yep... and i'm betting that 2.3 EB is going to be detuned from the factory! I loved my 2.0 EB in my ST, but just really never cared for the FWD though... so yeah, a 2.3 EB in a RWD car... yep, i would do that!

Just to give you an idea... here is the before and after with just a tune on my 2.0 EB...



Of course all the being said... i really don't care for the looks of the 15... LOL

[scrming]

Originally Posted by 87GNX

Driver's race between 2014 vs 2015 Still prefer 2014 for looks...

Agreed! When i bought my Mustang in February, everyone asked me why I didn't wait for the 15... simple, i didn't like what i was seeing so far for the 15! And while i don't flat out hate the 15, i don't like it either... and love the looks of my 14!