2015 Ford Mustang - General Discussion

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One thing I am curious about is the exhaust, if it has a dual mode selector. It seems pretty loud for an OEM system straight from the factory. Has to have a "look at me!" button.
 
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They're like a cross between the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ STI wheels.

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Keef
I can't wait til one day the "big jump in performance" is because the car lost 500 pounds. Smaller engine, smaller body, 500 fewer pounds. Maybe by that day I'll be able to afford to buy one.
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Until then, we'll just need to stack the ATS-V against the GT350. But even then, 3700lbs on the ATS-V isn't so light. Probably lighter than the Mustang, though...
 
Regarding all the babble about the 5.2 flatplane V8 being the largest flatplane motor in production.. Aren't Ferrari's V12's also flatplane?
 
Leonidae@MFT
Regarding all the babble about the 5.2 flatplane V8 being the largest flatplane motor in production.. Aren't Ferrari's V12's also flatplane?
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Largest flat-plane crank V8, not the largest flat-plane per se. Unless I've missed some of the PR literature.
 
Finally. Ford have made a Mustang where the rear wheels are actually wide enough to meet the arch.

Looks the dogs bollocks!
 
YSSMAN
Until then, we'll just need to stack the ATS-V against the GT350. But even then, 3700lbs on the ATS-V isn't so light. Probably lighter than the Mustang, though...
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The GT350 has an aluminum hood and front fenders which should help. I don't think the regular Mustang has that.
 
Leonidae@MFT
Regarding all the babble about the 5.2 flatplane V8 being the largest flatplane motor in production.. Aren't Ferrari's V12's also flatplane?
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Ferrari V12s are 60 or 65 degrees in most cases, therefore cannot be "flat-plane". They did make 180 degree V12s (or "flat 12" which is different than a boxer) for quite a while though, which are flat-plane I believe.

In either case, 12 cylinder engines are naturally perfectly balanced so they are "easy" to make large. A cross-plane V8 typically needs lots of counterbalancing and flat-plane engines have historically had vibration/NVH issues, if I recall correctly.
 
Keef
The GT350 has an aluminum hood and front fenders which should help. I don't think the regular Mustang has that.
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I thought I read somewhere that the entire grille area was carbon fiber.
 
Slash
I thought I read somewhere that the entire grille area was carbon fiber.
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I'm not sure if they're taking about the grille itself or the radiator core support and bracing behind the bumper cover.
 
I thought one of the close up shots you could kind of see it through the paint but not sure. They haven't really specified what is or isn't.
 
Keef
The GT350 has an aluminum hood and front fenders which should help. I don't think the regular Mustang has that.
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Finally! If this is used in the next Gen cars for V8(?) Supercars, FPR can finally meet minimum weight regulations. Yay!
 
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This car is one that can easily be really really good, or really REALLY wrong.
 
ProjectWHaT
Why is everyone using hexagonal grills? :grumpy:
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I think it lends itself well to the "2/3 rule" of design composition. Lamborghini, like in your avatar, has been using polygonal shapes for decades. Even the wheel openings are polygonal.
 
I actually like that Fisker Mustang.

The front grille is very questionable but the duck tail spoiler is a definite yes!
 
I was really anticipating for this Fisker Mustang...

Turns out it was below my expectation, oh well it is unique though.
 

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