New mustang: even more slab-sided and small-windowed
12-06-2013, 10:50 AM
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300hp turbo 4 cylinder.
Ford dissects the heart of the 2015 Mustang, its engine range - Autoblog
Yes please.
Big up's to Ford, i've been seeing a ton of these driving around in camo. My dad says he has one where he works, in Dearborn... Getting an "upgrade".
Ford dissects the heart of the 2015 Mustang, its engine range - Autoblog
Yes please.
Big up's to Ford, i've been seeing a ton of these driving around in camo. My dad says he has one where he works, in Dearborn... Getting an "upgrade".
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12-06-2013, 11:52 AM
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I figured they were trying to make it look more like a BRZ/Genesis to compete.
I generally like the design, but I HATE the rear. It's got a really ugly ***.
Finally a decent interior however.
This will require repeal of certain safety standard laws...
I generally like the design, but I HATE the rear. It's got a really ugly ***.
Finally a decent interior however.
Will that trend reverse already?
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12-06-2013, 12:24 PM
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I like it. Unlike the Camaro, which looks squashed.
Glass is heavy. So, smaller windows means lighter. Also, smaller openings is better from the structural engineering point of view. Add to the fact that glass is not getting much cheaper. The only way to cut cost is by using smaller panels.
Remember, cutting $.50 per car is a huge savings to car companies. That can pay the salary of an engineer to further cut costs.
Glass is heavy. So, smaller windows means lighter. Also, smaller openings is better from the structural engineering point of view. Add to the fact that glass is not getting much cheaper. The only way to cut cost is by using smaller panels.
Remember, cutting $.50 per car is a huge savings to car companies. That can pay the salary of an engineer to further cut costs.
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12-06-2013, 12:27 PM
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Its whatever. I didnt by my '11 Mustang because of what it looks like.
Im interested in the 4 cylinder turbo version of the '15. If the price is right I would trade in my 5.0 for the boost.
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Sweet bay jesus. I hope this part will be compatible with the 11-14 cars.
Im interested in the 4 cylinder turbo version of the '15. If the price is right I would trade in my 5.0 for the boost.
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Finally, the transmissions have received some attention, with the six-speed manual from Getrag getting a new shift linkage, which should provide a shorter, crisper action.
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12-06-2013, 07:32 PM
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I hadn't noticed the slab-sidedness before but I don't think it's near as bad as the Camaro or challenger. Still prefer the glass-to-body ratio of the current gen though, but everything else on the new car is better.
I'd drive it. Give me the V8 though, I don't want the turbo-4. It'll claim high MPG and get low MPG.
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