It'llrun

I never think that way... to me, general discussion of our ultra-hosed government and it's millions of dumb *** employees simply isn't political. It's the sad reality of America. Stupid people make decisions every day... but in the real world, as opposed to our government, they actually have to answer for their decisions... that's not political to me, but I know that people tend to lose track like that on websites. I was once "warned" on a forum for using the word "liberal" even though I was only talking about a way of thinking in terms of satisfaction, not a person or our government in any way... the moderator in that case is simply a dumb *** and probably works for the government!

Anyway... is what it is and our government is all over basically everything we do from the foods we eat to the vehicles and fuels we buy to the way we light our homes... not political... just overly assertive and stupid on the part of our government(which wonders why nobody respects it)... likes it's been since 1972!

Back to Mustang specs! BEST MUSTANG EVAAAR!

SlowFRC

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Lol, well that got a strong response. Sure on a track the new GT may be faster but on the street, who's going to really notice the difference? Also, s/c whine is a positive to a lot of people. I'm willing to bet that at equal power levels the blown terminator would have more power under the curve than the n/a gt. All I'm saying is I don't really see the stats on the GT being THAT amazing.

It'llrun

The stats though, include many things other than a single straight line acceleration contest. A 2003/4 Cobra simply hasn't got a chance of handling as well.

The new Mustang GT will pull better G's, blast the skid pad, stop better(way, way better)... it's got better weight bias, better economy, more power, lighter weight... it's simply a 100% more complete and better competition car AND will be smoother on the road, guaranteed. Above all that, the new Mustang will have standard features those old Cobra couldn't be ordered with if you wanted them because they didn't even exist at that time.

Hide and watch... The new Mustang GT will surprise in the handling and overall performance department.

NW-99SS

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I agree It'll run, I'm sure the blue oval boys have had enough of the poor handling talk when compared to the heavy pig of a 5th gen. Though I will be surprised if they come out with anything that can run with the Z/28, but we can hope!

It'llrun

We'll see if they offer a GT350, but there's no doubt in my mind, even the 1LE isn't going to bounce this new Mustang(at least with PP) on road courses and it will be all about the 2016 in the end. As we've been discussing for awhile, that will be a SERIOUS car if they use the ATS chassis. I actually think it will be quite good with the CTS chassis.

Bottom line: I certainly think that people of all performance stripes are going to be baffled by the 2015 GT... It has something for everyone and I think it will be the 1st new Mustang since 1964 to really appeal in many areas. I don't think they "nailed it" anywhere specific, but overall, they NAILED IT! I don't think it will be as quick, but I believe it will carry far more speed through turns and inspire driver confidence in ways the last Mustang never would, just because the letters I R and S are part of this car. Most won't even think about the 52/48 split... they'll simply assume IRS did it all...

DiscerningZ32

I would consider 3700lbs a bit heavy.
Yes, that weight is more than acceptable by today's standards, especially when you consider crash and safety standards.

I'm still bothered by a C7 Z51 coming in over 3300lbs...
I'm still living in the 90's I think.

It'llrun

^ >lol: That's how it reads...

NW-99SS

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Well it will be interesting to see how it performs and then how the 6th Gen ends up being configured as well. Hoping GM got the lightweight memo on this one but we will see.

Both will perform no doubt. If GM can make the 6th gen lighter, I can only imagine how well it will handle given the current 5th gen models.

Biggest thing I want to see is competitive models offered at the same time (not just straight line!).

It'llrun

The only problem with GM giving a stupendous Camaro in terms of handling is... Corvette. They'll go out of their way to make sure the Corvette is better. Bringing the Camaro to within a couple hundred pounds won't help serve that end. Then they'll bring out the HOSS... like Z28, and charge C6 ZO6 price for it... It would be nice, sans the unneeded race car brakes, to have one like that for 45k instead of 75k. For me though, it simply MUST be changed so as to see out of the thing before I have serious interest.

NW-99SS

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Agreed.

loudblack97z71

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"A new intake manifold includes charge motion control valves to partially close off port flow at lower engine speeds. This increases the air charge tumble and swirl for improved air-fuel mixing, resulting in better fuel economy, improved idle stability and lower emissions."

Gee whiz.... I wonder who the genius engineer who designed that is?

Irunelevens

Are they really doing IMRC again? Did they not realize how quickly that stops functioning properly with the SN95 Cobras?

assasinator

all of the chev fans that are pissed about the 2011gt being a tiny bit quicker rejoice.


the next GT is a pig and will get raped by the next gen SS. ford will go back to its old ways and produce the same car every year and fall behind everything else.

they will profit and not care if it can match anything else.

Yn and Yang back in balance.

It'llrun

LOL! It gained under 100 lb and now it's a pig... It's BEEN a pig! I see it running the 1/4 mile the same as current and ANNIHILATING the current model on basically any road course... the 2016 Camaro will need the upgrades. This Mustang is going to be serious aside from the drag strip and that's where I see real differences from the past 40yrs.

"MAC"

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You sir are delusional the new camaro is gonna be lighter and faster

madmike9396

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Sorry stingray is for ever UGLY !

"MAC"

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Stingray looks sexy

It'llrun

Lighter and faster than what, a 2015 Camaro? As I said, the 2016 Camaro will need the upgrades...

Don't be heart-broken though, when you read that the Camaro still weighs 3,8000 plus pounds for the 2016 model SS... it's lookin' pretty likely.

Personally, I think the next Camaro will beat the next Mustang on the drag strip... and get HAMMERED elsewhere. It may not happen, but... Corvette.

05RavenV

Got a few pictures when we went to the new car show in atlanta.

"MAC"

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Of course it needs the new chassis it should have had that lighter chassis to begin with.