Yea, I mean who doesn't want to drive around with a 200lb ghost passenger all the time?
2015 gt weight
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Yea, I mean who doesn't want to drive around with a 200lb ghost passenger all the time?
If the weight distribution is better, it could end up faster in the 1/4 mile even if its heavier.
Last I heard from ford was that the power bump isn't happening in 15? Regardless comparing an "average 14 GT" weight vs a an approximated Base 15 GT weight is a bit of a gimmick. 150-200+lbs increase is substantial in my opinion, especially considering ford initially pitched us a 200# weight decrease with an IRS which all of us were skeptical of. Personally, haven't owned an IRS performance ford vehicle that i've liked. We'll wait and see how these things test out with real world experience. Guys are having to weld axle tubes with 3k stalled launches on slicks(or 6k clutch dumps) Imagine what an IRS is going to do ?
I personally can't get into the exterior looks of the car. However, I'll stand on the ground that if you want to go through twisties get an IRS car if you want to go down a 1/4 mile get a solid axle. If you want to do both, stick with a solid axle.
I personally can't get into the exterior looks of the car. However, I'll stand on the ground that if you want to go through twisties get an IRS car if you want to go down a 1/4 mile get a solid axle. If you want to do both, stick with a solid axle.
If the IRS holds together, anythings possible. I'm skeptical however.
Don't ruin peoples fantasies of the 2014 GT being the zenith of all mustang GT performance.
The coyote will get a decent power increase and major torque increase. Especially with a alpha based Camaro that will more then likely be equal or less weight then the S550 platform mustang. Ford can't afford not too.
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Have you seen the specs on the engine? I guess not. Better heads, more CFM, larger valves, larger and more aggresive cams, better intake, stiffer springs, and there is more. So I am not sure how you do not see there being a bump in power......
Bingo!!!
Ok, so its gained roughly 100lbs. No biggie. Just pretend you're driving around with your 100lb girlfriend. Besides, didnt someone from Ford say that the base 15GT was faster than the BOSS302? With that being said, im going to keep the same position ive had from the beginning. Im going to wait to make any comment on the car until its actually out on the streets, and in the hands of a capable driver, with some proper testing so we can see 1/4 mile, road course, braking, and over all times/numbers.
100 lbs is really only like 10 hp to make up the difference in acceleration. Not a big deal at all. Honestly, at 100 lbs difference and samepower, you will not feel a ddifferent in acceleration.
I wish they would do a hot tt 6 eco. That would get my cash.
Good thing its not the same power.
the weight can never be accurate....a change in wheel choice will change it. Id imagine they use a base GT with zero options. in that case its <80lbs (if accurate) and all of the add ons will be the same as before so it shouldn't be much more than 80-100lbs heavier even comparing loaded 14 to a loaded 15. If it performs like they said it would, it won't matter.
All the changes made to the new engine make it similar to the boss roadrunner 5.0. The quote I heard was in fact regarding the new Mustang GT track pack, was that it would be faster on the road course then the boss. Not the base GT. Somewhere I think that got a little confused.
For reference my 13 Boss weighs 3580 with a full tank....
For reference my 13 Boss weighs 3580 with a full tank....
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