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PYROLYSIS · 06-09-2011, 03:56 PM

I also like how all of a sudden the live axle is outdated when they worshipped the Crapstang's ride the past few years.

woodstock · 06-09-2011, 03:57 PM

It may be a limited edition which will raise the price .

TheClassicCarKid · 06-09-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalefj

Methinks ford was only able to squeze 412 bhp out of 5L (82.4 BHP/L) so how are they going to magically jump up to 500 from a 5.4L (92.6 bhp/L) sometimes motor trend is a little off their rocker

I could see them being able to do it, they did get 440 out of the Boss version's 5.0, but there's just no reason for them to step up to 500 hp in the GT, especially if it's getting lighter. I'm guessing they'll stick with the 5.0 for a while and tweak it over the years.
Whatever n/a 5.4 they're talking about is either some uplevel model or nonexistent imo.

8cd03gro · 06-09-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalefj

Methinks ford was only able to squeze 412 bhp out of 5L (82.4 BHP/L) so how are they going to magically jump up to 500 from a 5.4L (92.6 bhp/L) sometimes motor trend is a little off their rocker

They pull 444hp out of the boss with the 5.0. If they could maintain that efficiency at 5.4l, that'd be about 480hp. . . and the coyote is already ready for DI, so it's definitely very possible.

THE EVIL TW1N · 06-09-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

I also like how all of a sudden the live axle is outdated when they worshipped the Crapstang's ride the past few years.

dont get so upset over it.

Its cool to read the rumors but im interested in what the new one will look like since the current one is so beautiful and a perfect rendition of the 67-68 versions. i bet it will be hard to improve on it but in the end will still look badass

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*The_Blur* · 06-09-2011, 05:17 PM

I love rumors.

8cd03gro · 06-09-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I love rumors.

So many contradicting rumors about this next gen mustang. . . maybe it will have a rotary?

TheClassicCarKid · 06-09-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

So many contradicting rumors about this next gen mustang. . . maybe it will have a rotary?

Introducing the Wustang (Wankel Mustang) lol

brAnd7onX · 06-09-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

dont get so upset over it.

Its cool to read the rumors but im interested in what the new one will look like since the current one is so beautiful and a perfect rendition of the 67-68 versions. i bet it will be hard to improve on it but in the end will still look badass

.

beautiful and perfect? You do realize that we are talking about the current mustang correct?

nester7929 · 06-09-2011, 07:39 PM

Keep in mind that the Mustang GT recently gained 100-hp over its previous model year, so it's not unlikely they couldn't do it again in 3 years time.

The 500-hp one is going to be the GT, I'm pretty certain. The current 5.4 makes 550 in the GT500, so I don't think they would revert back to the 2007 GT500 power levels.

As for the weight, I read they'll be using more aluminum and using steel only at critical safety points.

I do however, find it odd that there's no mention of the 5.0. Considering how well Ford is known for sticking with their engines, I seriously doubt the 5.0 would be unused a couple of years after its introduction.

BigDan · 06-09-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by UT-Enginner

500hp N/A... i dont think so

The base 5.0L made 465hp when they spun it up to 7,300rpm on Horsepower TV and I'm guessing if they made a pull on the Boss 5.0L engine it would of made close to 500hp at 8,000rpm given all of it upgrades over the base 5.0.

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Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

How they're going to get it lighter will be interesting. If possible.

It will be 7/8 the current size.

KXRM · 06-10-2011, 04:45 AM

Everyone's taste is different. I personally don't see why there are people that can say it's ugly but ok. At any rate, this doesn't sound like anything new. I think we have been hearing the promises of it looking more like the original and IRS since the mid-90s. A lot can change in 3 years.

Also it is weird that there is no mention of the 5.0. They just brought the damn thing back. So hope it is a typo and we see a 100 horses per liter.

It certainly makes sense considering they have lots of room for improvement in the current engine with Direct Injection and all the mods they did for the Boss to get it to 444hp.

I really wish they would drop the 5.4 and twin turbo the 5.0 for the GT500/Cobra/SVT model. I guess if they redesign the 5.4 for performance it could be good. Needless to say, I will be in the market by then for a new Mustang.

PeeBee · 06-10-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

I think Ford should go with two different styles and names; American and European. Have the American "Mustang" and call the European style the "Falcon".

Mustang is known here over in EU, changing the name into Falcon will give them a hard time selling it based on the Mustang heritage.

Besides, a Ford "Falcon" makes me think of an Aussie Ford :-D

TOMS1SS · 06-10-2011, 11:33 AM

I imagine the V8 is for the GT500. So what are we talking here the modern take on the Mustang II?

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