2015 Mustang

[TheGhost]

http://www.insideline.com/ford/mustang/2015/2015-ford-mustang-will-shed-retro-skin.html

As the venerable Mustang approaches its 50th anniversary in April 2014, Ford is preparing an edgy new design that borrows familiar styling cues, but should make the sports compact more appealing in global markets.

http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2012/09/07/2015-mustang-to-be-offered-in-right-hand-drive-europeans-version-wont-get-the-5-0l-v8/

"A large part of the project will be to re-engineer the platform to accept right-hand drive, likely to entail re-positioning key componentry from the engine bay and front axle to package the new steering rack and steering column," states the publication on their web site.

European muscle car enthusiasts will also be said to hear that their version of the Mustang might not include the option of the 5.0L V8. "The British Mustang is also likely to miss out on the archetypal musclecar engine — a throbbing 302 cu in (5.0-litre) V8," says AutoCar's report. "Instead it's tipped to be powered by a 300bhp-plus 3.7-litre V6 or a 250bhp four-cylinder turbo EcoBoost, most likely of two-litre capacity."

I like it.

[Ghoste]

Trying to win over some Aston Martin buyers are they?

[TheGhost]

Looks that way.

[FJ5WING]

I like it!

[Ghoste]

I do like it as well.

[Indygenerallee]

I like that red rendering, the front end actually has a snake head look to it!! The blue one 

[nvrbdn]

im not in favor. the horse in the corral needs to be centered. not the side emblem moved to the front and the horse moved to the back. the rear wheel wells look like a kid took his car to body shop in 1976 to put fat tires under it.

                 the front of the blue one looks like darth vaders mask.

[Indygenerallee]

Red one looks the best but I agree the red one needs the rear wheels put back under the car!! The blue one is attrocious and I guarantee that will be the one Ford goes with!

[Ghoste]

Do you really think they are that different?  I think its some optional trim and the angle and lighting that makes them seem different.  I think the red and the blue one are the same?

[NYCMille]

This is a car that had to evolve. Right now the current Mustang is the last true pony car on the market - big v8 up front and a live axle out back. With that being said, Ford has really done a remarkable job with a platform that dates back to the 1970's. The Mustang will be lighter, a bit smaller in dimensions and will most likely offer a V8, however I'd bet we're going to see a twin-turbo version of the ecoboost engine in there. Turbo's are nothing new to Mustangs. They had the SVO and Turbo Capri's of the 1980's and honestly, they were pretty good cars.

In order for them to compete with the new Camaro Ford HAS to revamp the car. I've driven the new GT500, Boss 302 and actually just bought a '13 GT, however for when it comes to flat out performance in corners, the Camaro wins hands down. Straight line stuff still belongs to the Mustang however. As for Chrysler... we'll see what the new Cuda' offers, but that's still some time off.

[Mike DC]

I agree that the red front end looks better and they'll probably pick the blue one. 

God, I'm so tired of "angry kitchen appliance" styling on every modern car being made.  That, and "ball of clay dropped on the ground" overall body shapes.

[Indygenerallee]

Ghoste, both of those are renderings and the red car is different than the blue one by a longshot.

[Ghoste]

Sorry, looking at it on a very small screen at the moment.

[ACUDANUT]

YUCK

[Old Moparz]

Looks good from the doors forward, but the back end looks like crap. The flared quarter panels with the cheesy little windows has to go.

[moparstuart]

YUCK

[Indygenerallee]

You know it would grow on you Stu just imagine a lime green ragtop Mustang!!

[moparstuart]

You know it would grow on you Stu just imagine a lime green ragtop Mustang!!

sorry .I'm a mopar or no car kinda guy     plus that thing is ugly  dont even like the ones they are making now. Ii did like them untill they charges the nose and tail taillamps a couple years ago . 

[bakerhillpins]

Trying to win over some Aston Martin buyers are they?

First thing that came to min mind as well.

[XS29L]

Looks like a Mustang got drunk and had sex with a Fusion, this is the result.

[TruckDriver]

YUCK

They want to go for the EVO look as it says in the post I made on this a month ago or so.

[Ghoste]

Evo or Emo?

[chargerboy69]

Really not linking it.

The current body style is sweet, and would love to own one.

[greenpigs]

It is nice looking, at least the blue version. Not a big fan of the 70's fender flare look either on the red one.

A twin turbo v6 like the taurus sho would be nice if it is less than 30K

[Fred]

Trying to win over some Aston Martin buyers are they?

First thing that came to min mind as well.

Same here.   Haven't been a fan of any of them since they started looking like a regular ford but I've got to say I like the blue.

[1974dodgecharger]

why do they have to make cars like spaceships just because its the future? The japanese have been doing this for decades....

[Fred]

I'm slowly starting to get use to them.

[1974dodgecharger]

I'm slowly starting to get use to them.

Im stuck in the past....need a time machine to the future.

while im back here do you guys need any 2nd gen chargers for me to pick up and put in your name for the future and store somewhere till time catches up to you guys?

[daveco]

Don't care, not buying one.

[Fred]

I'm slowly starting to get use to them.

Im stuck in the past....need a time machine to the future.

while im back here do you guys need any 2nd gen chargers for me to pick up and put in your name for the future and store somewhere till time catches up to you guys?

Not me, I'm living back in the future myself, right there with you.
I only said I'm getting used to them............I don't want to own one.  

[Nacho-RT74]

I'll try to get focused on when the new Charger will came back, more than how will be the rest of models

I have heard since 99 we'll get a new Charger on production, and still waiting for it

[JB400]

Looks cool.  It'll look better choking on tire smoke from a new SRT.

[1970Moparmann]

This is a car that had to evolve. Right now the current Mustang is the last true pony car on the market - big v8 up front and a live axle out back. With that being said, Ford has really done a remarkable job with a platform that dates back to the 1970's. The Mustang will be lighter, a bit smaller in dimensions and will most likely offer a V8, however I'd bet we're going to see a twin-turbo version of the ecoboost engine in there. Turbo's are nothing new to Mustangs. They had the SVO and Turbo Capri's of the 1980's and honestly, they were pretty good cars.

In order for them to compete with the new Camaro Ford HAS to revamp the car. I've driven the new GT500, Boss 302 and actually just bought a '13 GT, however for when it comes to flat out performance in corners, the Camaro wins hands down. Straight line stuff still belongs to the Mustang however. As for Chrysler... we'll see what the new Cuda' offers, but that's still some time off.

Mike, were are the pictures and details of the new ride?   My Power Tour this year had a new 2013 GT500 and that car is a beast.....

[NYCMille]

Pretty basic car. 2013 GT base model with the track pack,6-speed manual and Recaro seats.

In my opinion there is no better performance car on the market for the money. 420 hp/390 lb.-ft. of torque, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, .92 on the skid pad.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Great performance numbers Mike

[Cooter]

I'm sure the Model A owners said "What? The new for '67 Mustang/Camaro/Cuda looks like a spaceship"....


But that redering is Fugly..

[Dino]

Not hating it, expected worse, just not feeling it.  I see a bit of the cobra stang in there or whatever they were called, the ones before the 05 model.  So this is just the rendering?  Meaning that's the best they could come up with and now they'll take all the good stuff away to make it into a production car?  Oh boy...   

[ACUDANUT]

I'd like to see a Mustang that looks more like the 71-72 years> I liked those.

[FLG]

My bud actually just got a 2013 GT California Special....very nice looking car

Open the doors and your greeted with this on the floor



Dont have a good pic of his, but looks nice with the added functional hood vents and other ascetics.

[Fred]

Pretty basic car. 2013 GT base model with the track pack,6-speed manual and Recaro seats.

In my opinion there is no better performance car on the market for the money. 420 hp/390 lb.-ft. of torque, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, .92 on the skid pad.

There's nothing wrong with that.

[JB400]

So much for coming out with a "New" Mustang.  To me, it looks like they didn't venture to far from the one that is currently in production. Basically, a new hood, and extended the quarter windows into the door.

I guess I'm just about as disappointed with this car as I am with the new Vette.  I'll have to see what Chrysler brings out next year.

[JB400]

[myk]

HIDEOUS.  The current Mustang is perfect, IMO.  Personally, I think they peaked with the '99-04 Saleen Extreme (Hollywood Homicide), but that's just me...

[1974dodgecharger]

This Aston martin is not bad all hopefully they can win over some Americans since the euros love it Lready.

[TUFCAT]

I love it. Can't stop looking at it. It has to be the best execution of a "redesigned retro car" ever. That's very hard to do. Ford did a great job.

[Cooter]

Agreed. At least they didn't follow the popular thing today and make something hideous looking to where they all look like Audi.

[odcics2]

Looks like a Fusion in the front with way too much front overhang - lacking overhang in the back.   

Besides, it not a MoPar , so I don't give a f...   

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I just bought one of these a couple weeks ago....





444 hp @ 7,500 rpm out of a normally aspirated 302 in a 3,650 lb car is a lot of fun.

[JB400]

I love it. Can't stop looking at it. It has to be the best execution of a "redesigned retro car" ever. That's very hard to do. Ford did a great job.

Send me your dictionary, Tuffy.  There isn't anything retro about it

[6spd68]

Personally I'd go for a 2013 model over the 2015, but they still look better then ANY "Charger" in production 2006-onward... 

[Dino]

Personally I'd go for a 2013 model over the 2015, but they still look better then ANY "Charger" in production 1975-onward... 

Fixed that for ya!   

[6spd68]

Personally I'd go for a 2013 model over the 2015, but they still look better then ANY "Charger" in production 1975-onward... 

Fixed that for ya!   

LOL!!!  I concur sir, thank you.

[Indygenerallee]

I think it looks great... Especially the side profile shot the roofline going into the fastback... I like the fact that they are going to have a 307 HP 4 banger in it as well!!! and right hand versions as well..

[Ponch ®]

So much for coming out with a "New" Mustang.  To me, it looks like they didn't venture to far from the one that is currently in production. Basically, a new hood, and extended the quarter windows into the door.

I guess I'm just about as disappointed with this car as I am with the new Vette.  I'll have to see what Chrysler brings out next year.

Not a fan of Mustangs in general but I like it...even though it kinda looks like an Accord coupe.

Can't argue with those power #'s though.

Chrysler better step it up. Kind of a moot point for me, since I don't foresee buying a new car anytime in the next 5 years.

[TruckDriver]

Actually, I like it. Specially  compared to some of the pictures I was seeing 

[6spd68]

In all honesty, it will probably be a really fun car to drive.  I can't wait for the spring when Avis has the 5.0's for rental like always...  Gonna drive the SH!T outta one  .  I still remember when I first started working where I do now, "Sir we can upgrade your rental to a 2013 Mustang GT Convertible for no charge"  .  Hop in, it's all black with 57KM on it.  Needless to say the guy looked at me funny the next morning when I brought her back looking extremely tired with 1300KM now on the odometer...

[mopar0166]

Looks stupid, they went astep back on this design .  thought it was a taurus at first

[Ponch ®]

Hop in, it's all black with 57KM on it.  Needless to say the guy looked at me funny the next morning when I brought her back looking extremely tired with 1300KM now on the odometer...

you put 1,247,000 miles in one day?

[Ponch ®]

 

[6spd68]

Hop in, it's all black with 57KM on it.  Needless to say the guy looked at me funny the next morning when I brought her back looking extremely tired with 1300KM now on the odometer...

you put 1,247,000 miles in one day?

Oh Americans...  You see, the rest of the world uses what's called the "Metric" system, a foreign concept I know.  Just to please the 'Murica in you, 1300 KILOMETERS...   

[JB400]

It's 807 miles.  Or 201 trips down the quarter

[Lord Warlock]

Looks pretty good to me, but I'd be more interested to see if the wife likes it, I'm trying to get her into a 2 door, as we don't need a 4 door anymore, she'd be more apt to go after the 6cyl or 4cyl over the v8, which is fine with me.  I'm not giving up the challenger yet, but she's due for a new car next fall when the eldest graduates, it'd be a good time to pass on the nissan to the kid, if she wants to buy it for a good price.

Nose looks like a jaguar to me, and i'm not that into euro imports, but know she likes them. 

[Mike DC]

  
If the car looked the way we really want then it would sacrifice many advantages of a modern car.  And we would complain about that.



FINALLY they gave the Mustang an independent rearend.  It's long overdue.  

[Ghoste]

I like it, not in the market for a Ford but I think they did a good job of combining the Aston Martin with the Accord and retaining some retro.  You can't do a retro car and then abrubtly change, you have to back away and I think Ford did that over the past few years.

[Fitz73Chrgr]

It's 807 miles.  Or 201 trips down the quarter

I think you mean 3228 trips. 

[JB400]

It's 807 miles.  Or 201 trips down the quarter

I think you mean 3228 trips.  

Thanks for the correction  Worn out buttons on the phone

[JB400]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1088999_2015-ford-mustangs-secret-feature-is-burnout-control-exclusive

Ford must think people need help doing burnouts

[Ghoste]

A lot of them do.  I would suspect it has as much to do with image and warranty than anything. 

[JB400]

Looks like the Europeans have got a nice introduction to the new Mustang

http://www.stangtv.com/news/video-attractive-sienna-miller-introduces-2015-mustang-to-europe/

[charger Downunder]

That must be the one where getting in right hook. Looks like Ford will beat Dodge to a huge share of the aussie market.

[Ghoste]

Does Dodge even still participate much in the Australian market?

[gschmidt211]

I thought they tried that with the new Fusion.

Trying to win over some Aston Martin buyers are they?

[Ghoste]

Yes I think that one started in Europe didn't it?

[Lord Warlock]

The wife likes the looks of the new mustang, so there is a chance I can get one of those in the future, we'll be in the market around Sept of next year, maybe they'll be out by then. It will likely have a six or the four in it if available in the US.

[6spd68]

With 300HP, the 4 should be more then enough for her.  Plus it won't have the torque of the 6 or the 8, so in theory; it will be 'more safe'. 

Can't wait for the spring, AVIS HERE I COME!

[Lord Warlock]

They are actually claiming the 4 will have more torque than the v6

[6spd68]

They are actually claiming the 4 will have more torque than the v6

Really? 

What sorcery is this???

[greenpigs]

Turbo