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newmoon · 07-17-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Wow only 435-hp, that’s a disappointment. Most really figured on 450+hp. Given the battle between the 15 GT, SS, and R/T, the Challenger R/T with the optional 485-hp 392 will be the street king.

ilirg · 07-17-2014, 12:52 PM

435 HP v8, Chevy will make the 6tg gen 445, then the following year Ford will make theirs 475 or something etc. etc. etc.

BaylorCamaro · 07-17-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Agreed. Similar to what Ford did when the ZL1 came out.

crysalis_01 · 07-17-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ilirg

435 HP v8, Chevy will make the 6tg gen 445, then the following year Ford will make theirs 475 or something etc. etc. etc.

Exactly. That's how the game is played. Why this is a surprise/disappointment to some eludes me. If car companies went all out performance on model year one, then what would happen for the rest of the generation...appearance SE's?

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

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!

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

And then you will also have the 4 banger mustang probably faster than the v6 Camaro...

HeavyIOM · 07-17-2014, 01:11 PM

I expected the 5.0 numbers just by going by fords previous track record. New style with a minor bump in HP and TQ for the first year or two. I am some what disappointed in the EB numbers though, as that's what I was looking to get to replace the G8 as a DD. Only way i was hoping for 325ish HP and 340ish TQ. Only way I'd consider one now is if it gets 34+ MPG and I doubt it will lol

khell86 · 07-17-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crysalis_01

Exactly. That's how the game is played. Why this is a surprise/disappointment to some eludes me. If car companies went all out performance on model year one, then what would happen for the rest of the generation...appearance SE's?

Because its all about the numbers and for those wanting to own the first 6th generation mustangs, know in the back of their mind the following year or so there will most likely be a numbers bump. Same reason why people buy new phones constantly, as soon as the next big thing comes out. Unfortunately not everyone can afford a new car every year lol.

LOWDOWN · 07-17-2014, 01:19 PM

Now that pictures of the Gen-6 Camaro are available, the only Ford advantage I envision stock-for-stock with Gen-6 Mustang is the EB 4 vs. current T-4 GM ratings (and that, of course, is "subject to change without notice").

RWHP from all versions of all competitors will be "interesting"...

(Camaro Gen-6 here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369061 )

crysalis_01 · 07-17-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by calebparkin3

I expected the 5.0 numbers just by going by fords previous track record. New style with a minor bump in HP and TQ for the first year or two. I am some what disappointed in the EB numbers though, as that's what I was looking to get to replace the G8 as a DD. Only way i was hoping for 325ish HP and 340ish TQ. Only way I'd consider one now is if it gets 34+ MPG and I doubt it will lol

If these are the Euro numbers then you'll still see a 8-9% increase in power under Overboost situations, which would get you in the neighborhood of 335hp/345tq. Granted that's only for 15sec at a time, but still nice.

shaffe · 07-17-2014, 01:41 PM

Not too surprised. Actually thought the ecoboost might have a tad more. I am sure the 5.0 will jump again in the next few years, but I would perfectly happy with 435HP

PoorMansCamaro · 07-17-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Now that pictures of the Gen-6 Camaro are available, the only Ford advantage I envision stock-for-stock with Gen-6 Mustang is the EB 4 vs. current T-4 GM ratings (and that, of course, is "subject to change without notice").

RWHP from all versions of all competitors will be "interesting"...

(Camaro Gen-6 here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369061 )

except I don't think GM is in competition with fords turbo 4, since fords 4 banger is the middle variant, and GM's supposed 4 banger is the low/base model.

Mikamaro · 07-17-2014, 02:46 PM

What about weight? any official release there yet?

thxultra · 07-17-2014, 02:50 PM

Really surprised the V6 is going down 5hp. I think ford is doing this to push buyers to the ecoboost and phase out the v6. I bet in 2016 they have the ecoboot and v8 and that is all. Looks like if you want a v6 better to get the 2014 it weighs less also...

Mikamaro · 07-17-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thxultra

better to get the 2014 it weighs less also...

Are you assuming or the numbers are out?

07-17-2014, 02:46 PM	#152
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07-17-2014, 12:52 PM	#142
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	435 HP v8, Chevy will make the 6tg gen 445, then the following year Ford will make theirs 475 or something etc. etc. etc.

07-17-2014, 01:11 PM	#146
HeavyIOM Drives: 2010 SS, 2000 Pontiac Formula Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 509	I expected the 5.0 numbers just by going by fords previous track record. New style with a minor bump in HP and TQ for the first year or two. I am some what disappointed in the EB numbers though, as that's what I was looking to get to replace the G8 as a DD. Only way i was hoping for 325ish HP and 340ish TQ. Only way I'd consider one now is if it gets 34+ MPG and I doubt it will lol

07-17-2014, 01:19 PM	#148
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Now that pictures of the Gen-6 Camaro are available, the only Ford advantage I envision stock-for-stock with Gen-6 Mustang is the EB 4 vs. current T-4 GM ratings (and that, of course, is "subject to change without notice"). RWHP from all versions of all competitors will be "interesting"... (Camaro Gen-6 here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369061 )

07-17-2014, 01:41 PM	#150
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,024	Not too surprised. Actually thought the ecoboost might have a tad more. I am sure the 5.0 will jump again in the next few years, but I would perfectly happy with 435HP

07-17-2014, 02:50 PM	#153
thxultra Drives: Mean ass V6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 128	Really surprised the V6 is going down 5hp. I think ford is doing this to push buyers to the ecoboost and phase out the v6. I bet in 2016 they have the ecoboot and v8 and that is all. Looks like if you want a v6 better to get the 2014 it weighs less also...