2015 Mustang (S550) Megathread

[Year's_End]

Hey folks! I wanted to create this thread in anticipation of the news embargo which is reportedly going to be lifted tomorrow (9/17) at 12p EST. We've seen past threads discussing this car (in inappropriate subs, like BMW model-centric ones) but I'd like to keep everything concentrated here.

Here's a great central hub for information: Mustang6G Wiki

Core Specs
Coupe Convertible
Exterior
Wheelbase 107.1 in 107.1 in
Overall length 188.3 in 188.3 in
Width - Excl. Mirrors 75.4 in 75.4 in
Width - Incl. Mirrors 81.9 in 81.9 in
Width - Mirrors Folded 78.2 in 78.2 in
Overall height 54.4 in 54.9 in
Track
62.3 in (front) 64.9 in (rear)
62.3 in (front) 64.9 in (rear)
Interior
Seating capacity Four Four
Front headroom 37.6 in 37.6 in
Front legroom (max) 44.5 in 44.5 in
Front shoulder room 56.3 in 56.3 in
Front hip room 54.9 in 54.9 in
Rear headroom 34.8 in 35.7 in
Rear legroom 30.6 in 30.8 in
Rear shoulder room 52.2 in 44.7 in
Rear hip room 47.4 in 43.7 in
Capacities
Passenger volume 84.5 cu ft. 80.8 cu ft.
Cargo volume 80.8 cu ft. 11.4 cu ft.

2015 Mustang GT (V8)
Engine 5.0L (302 cu in) Ti-VCT V8 "Coyote" engine
(see changes)
Horsepower 435 hp (324 kW) @ 6500 rpm (93 octane)
EPA 16 city / 25 hwy / 19 combined (Auto)
15 city / 25 hwy / 19 combined (Manual)
Torque 400 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm (93 octane)
Horsepower per Liter 87 hp/liter
RPM redline 7000 rpm
Top speed (limiter) 155 mph
Weight distribution
(front/rear) 53 / 47
LBS per HP 8.52
Base curb weight (coupe) 3,705 lbs (manual)
3,729 lbs (auto)
Base curb weight (vert) TBD

GT Key features:
-Unique airbox induction
-Larger intake and exhaust vales based on the 2013 Boss 302 5.0L V8 engine
-Sinter-forged connecting rods are lighter and more durable for high-rpm operation
-Rebalanced forged steel crankshaft supports higher-rpm operation
-New cylinder head casting with revised high-flow ports provides a straighter path to the valves for less-restrictive intake and exhaust flow
-Combustion chamber modifications accomodate larger valves
-Deep-sump oil pan
*Available in fastback (coupe) and convertible body styles

2015 Mustang EcoBoost (I4)
Engine 2.3L (140 cu in) EcoBoost GTDI inline 4-cylinder (diagram)
Horsepower 310 hp (231 kW) @ 5500 rpm (93 octane)
Torque 320 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm (93 octane)
Horsepower per Liter 135 hp/liter (highest of any Ford production car, ever)
EPA 21 city / 32 hwy / 25 combined (Auto)
22 city / 31 hwy / 26 combined (Manual)
RPM redline 7000 rpm
Top speed (limiter) 121 MPH / 145 MPH (with Perf. Pack)
Weight distribution
(front/rear) 52 / 48
LBS per HP 11.37
Base curb weight (coupe) 3,532 lbs (manual)
3,524 lbs (auto)
Base curb weight (vert) TBD

EB Key features:
-Up to 15 psi of boost
-Large twin-scroll low-inertia turbocharger that separates the exhaust pulses for pairs of cylinders, enabling quicker turbine spin-up, enhanced acceleration responsiveness and efficiency
-Integrated exhaust manifold keeps the turbocharger closer to the exhaust ports for enhanced responsiveness
-Piston-cooling jets help improve oil warm up and maintain cooler piston temperatures for improved durability
-Forged-steel crankshaft, forged-steel connecting rods, premium bearing material and high-performance valve seat materials offer strength and durability
-Deep-sump oil pan
*Available in fastback (coupe) and convertible body styles

SUSPENSION

-The 2015 Mustang has all-new front and rear suspension systems.
-It is the first Mustang since the 2004 Cobra to feature an independent rear suspension.
-The new suspension geometry now generates twice as much anti-squat and anti-lift force for better pitch control.

Front MacPherson strut with double ball joints and tubular stabilizer bar, allowing for larger brakes and improved handling feedback.
New perimeter front subframe replaces several individual crossmembers to help stiffen the structure while reducing mass and providing more predictable wheel control.
Springs Coil
Shock Absorbers Integral strut, gas charged hydraulic
Stabilizer Bar
(diameter) 1.26"
Rear Integral-link independent with coil springs, solid stabilizer bar, and twin- or mono- tube dampers (application-specific).
New aluminum rear knuckles help reduce unsprung mass for improved ride and handling.
Springs Coil
Shock Absorbers Twin tube
Monotube (GT Performance Pack)
Stabilizer Bar (dia.) 0.80"
K-Brace Mounted on the underside of the car and ties the front suspension together to help reinforce the front end. It's like a strut-tower brace for the underside of the car to help stabilize the front end.





PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES

Launch Control (for track use only):
-Allows driver to "launch" at a pre-set RPM for quick takeoff
-Activated via Track Apps on the LCD screen using the five-way button on steering wheel
-Driver revs vehicle to desired launch RPM and sets the Launch Control
-Driver can then press the accelerator without the RPM exceeding the set level
*Available only on GT with manual transmission

-Electro-hydraulic feature locks the front brakes without brake pedal input
-Allows rear wheels to rotate through throttle apply while front brakes remain locked
-Activated via the Track Apps on the LCD screen using five-way button on steering wheel
*Available only on GT with manual transmission

Selectable Driving Modes:
-Provides enhanced performance under different driving conditions.
-Modes adjust steering effort, throttle response, shift control and stability control
-Activated using toggle switches located at the bottom of the center stack.
Driving modes include:
-Normal - delivers balanced combination of comfortable controlled ride and handling
-Sport mode - provides sportier steering feel and throttle response
-Snow/Wet mode - provides confident handling during poor weather
-Track - provides a performance driving experience
*Available only on EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium

Track Apps
-Monitors g-forces, braking times and acceleration times in quarter-mile and 0-60 increments
-The 4.2 in. LCD message center on EcoBoost and GT models allows driver to select performance options:
-Accelerometer - indicates vehicle's longitudinal and latitudinal acceleration
-Acceleration Timer - provides a racing "Pro Tree" (red, yellow, green staging lights found at drag strip)
-Brake Performance - provides a selection of tests the driver can run
-View/Clear Results - driver can save or clear all-time best data separate from last run and saved data
-Standard on all models


PRICING (source link)
BASE RETAIL PRICING (all base prices below include 6-Speed Manual Transmission and $825 Destination & Delivery)

Also see: Order Guide (for detailed options/packages info)

Mustang V6 Fastback (050A) - $24,425
Mustang V6 Fastback (051A) - $25,420
Mustang V6 Convertible (P8E) - $29,925

Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (100A) - $25,995
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (200A): $29,995
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (201A): $31,790
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible (P8U): $35,495

Mustang GT Fastback (300A) - $32,925
Mustang GT Premium Fastback (400A) - $36,925
Mustang GT Premium Fastback (401A) - $38,720
Mustang GT Premium Convertible (P8F) - $42,425
Mustang GT 50 Year Limited Edition (500A) - $46,995


Invoice Pricing (EXCLUDES Destination and Delivery):
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (200A) - $26,910
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback (201A) - $28,512
Mustang GT Fastback (300A) - $29,612
Mustang GT Premium Fastback (400A) -$33,302
Mustang GT Premium Fastback (401A) - $34,904


Packages and Options Pricing:
GT Performance Package (67G) - $2,495
EcoBoost Performance Package (67E) - $1995
50th Anniversary Package (975) - $1595
Enhanced Security Package (43S) - $395
Wheel and Stripe Package (60W) - $895 (EcoBoost)
Premier Color Accent Package (68B) $295

6-Speed Automatic Transmission (443) - $1195
Adaptive Cruise Control (52S) - $1195
Navigation (91N) - $795
Reverse Park Assist (77R) - $295
Recaros Cloth (883) - $1595
Recaros Leather (88S) - $1595
Spare Wheel/Tire (66W) - $195
Floor Mats (12A) - $95

Ruby Red - $395
Triple Yellow - $495

3.55 Diff (455) - $395
18" Painted Aluminum Wheels (641) - $155
19" Wheels - $995 (GT)
20" Machined Aluminum Wheels - $1295

Destination and delivery - $825 (included in base pricing above)

X-Plan Pricing (accepted):
Invoice minus (0.4% of Invoice) + $275 dealer fee

Build & Price / Configurator

OFFICIAL ORDER GUIDE

[Billup]

Would not mind a new GT one tiny bit. I like the direction the Mustangs have gone. The only thing I wasn't exactly a fan of was the interior seemed a bit.... crowded.

[Year's_End]

Some videos to get started.

Autocross (NO performance pack equipped S550s in this video)

Drifting (no PP in this either)

First aftermarket exhaust w/ dyno (controversial results; credibility questionable)

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Upcoming Shelby 'Cobra' GT350

[hellrotm]

Looks like the rumors of the GT350 getting a flat plane crank maybe coming true. It is going to be a track beast.

[bga23]

Originally Posted by Billup

Would not mind a new GT one tiny bit. I like the direction the Mustangs have gone. The only thing I wasn't exactly a fan of was the interior seemed a bit.... crowded.

Interior always seemed cheap to me, tons of plastic.

[CirrusSR22]

This is the first Mustang that actually interests me. I'm looking forward to the first reviews & track tests. It'll really be interesting to see what they come up with in the $60,000 - $70,000 range. That GT350/SVT at the Nurburgring should be a beast.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by bga23

Interior always seemed cheap to me, tons of plastic.

The outgoing Mustang's interior is admittedly terrible; poor materials, average fit/finish, dated design, okay driving position, poor seats, steering wheel doesn't even telescope.

This new Mustang is absolutely worth your time. The interior isn't as good as a BMW's obviously, but it's in another league to the S197's. Great materials for its price point, great driving position, excellent storage design, very functional form-over-function design (freakin' toggle switches!). I'm in love and can't wait to get my test drive in.

I plan on ordering a GT premium with:
-401A equipment
-Nav
-Recaros
-6MT
-Performance Pack
-Reverse assist

The aftermarket should be great. This will be my first N/A V8 too.

[Sered]

They released a bunch of info on Ford Racing parts today. Dealer installable supercharger kit from Roush, 600+hp with factory warranty is in there.

[DietTab]

stopped reading at 3705 pounds dry. what a pig.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by DietTab

stopped reading at 3705 pounds dry. what a pig.

Not sure if you were in the mix when we were waiting on the E92 M3's specs. When BMW first announced mfr estimates, it was reportedly 3,704 lbs. Wait for someone third party to announce instrumented test figures. C/D will probably weigh it on their scales.

We know how wildly inconsistent OEM claims have been compared to real world figures. Take the F30 for example. This old Edmund's link still shows the '08 E92 M3 curb claims. Is the E92 M3 a pig?

http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/m3/2008/f...tyle=100991472

[Vigilante375]

Why does everyone make it seem like BMWs dont have plastic stuff on the inside........

But the new Mustang is heavier but it is faster than the Boss 302. So I bet its going to be on par with an M4 in the twisties.

For the weight, it now has IRS and its been redesigned plus all the other BS stuff to make it "safer" adds weight. Besides, it seats 4...not 2 and has a place for more than a set of golf clubs.

[davis449]

Interior always seemed cheap to me, tons of plastic.

According to Ford, not this time...they are saying (in reference to the early interior pics posted by them) "If it looks leather, it's leather. If it looks metal, it's metal." No more fucking around. If that promise holds true (I always reserve judgment till I have touched it), I think this will be the best "modern" Mustang yet. I applaud Ford for pissing off the "old schoolers" and FINALLY moving the Mustang, officially, into this century...hell, it only took them 15 years to deliver...

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Why does everyone make it seem like BMWs dont have plastic stuff on the inside........

But the new Mustang is heavier but it is faster than the Boss 302. So I bet its going to be on par with an M4 in the twisties.

For the weight, it now has IRS and its been redesigned plus all the other BS stuff to make it "safer" adds weight. Besides, it seats 4...not 2 and has a place for more than a set of golf clubs.

Originally Posted by davis449

According to Ford, not this time...they are saying (in reference to the early interior pics posted by them) "If it looks leather, it's leather. If it looks metal, it's metal." No more fucking around. If that promise holds true (I always reserve judgment till I have touched it), I think this will be the best "modern" Mustang yet. I applaud Ford for pissing off the "old schoolers" and FINALLY moving the Mustang, officially, into this century...hell, it only took them 15 years to deliver...

The big takeaway from the interior improvements is that there's nothing to be ashamed of this time around. You're not going to find all of the high end low-gloss accents or meticulous gauge detailing as you would in a nicely equipped F3X, but you will find materials that are pleasing to the touch, a proper interior environment by design, and high quality fit and finish. They ditched the gimmicky elements like the massive gaudy trimming, the tacky retro fonts, and the parts-bin buttons. Storage is also very neat. Check this vid out, there' even a little storage bin for your sunglasses and a separate hidden partition for the owner's manual.

[-Wingman-]

So it's heavier? Gay.

[Year's_End]

>bigger brakes
>bigger tires
>IRS instead of SRA
>stiffer chassis
>more safety equipment
>finally has a good interior
>but heavier
>"gay"

Now I remember why I still post here!

[Vigilante375]

Heavier yes. But made faster than the previous model, to include the Boss 302. So a base '15 Mustang is faster than a Boss 302, around a road course.

And like I'm guessing, better than the new M4 in all performance categories or on par.

[squishy]

You wanna talk about heavy, get behind the wheel of a Charger SRT8

[Ezio]

the only mustangs i really care about are the GT500, and Gt350. those IMO are the only way i would spend my money at ford.

[son_of_siggy]

I'd consider a swap of my Boss 302 for the GT350. Hell, I'll even look at the Track pack 2015 when it comes out. I'm definitely excited for this new model. The GT350 just sounds nasty in those videos, but we'll see what premium price comes with that growl.

[Mike00]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

The outgoing Mustang's interior is admittedly terrible; poor materials, average fit/finish, dated design, okay driving position, poor seats, steering wheel doesn't even telescope.

This new Mustang is absolutely worth your time. The interior isn't as good as a BMW's obviously, but it's in another league to the S197's. Great materials for its price point, great driving position, excellent storage design, very functional form-over-function design (freakin' toggle switches!). I'm in love and can't wait to get my test drive in.

I plan on ordering a GT premium with:
-401A equipment
-Nav
-Recaros
-6MT
-Performance Pack
-Reverse assist

The aftermarket should be great. This will be my first N/A V8 too.

I'm with you here. I'm thinking the 2016 GT will make a perfect second car to mod and tune quite a bit. Ford has truly made something nice here and something that can come loaded and be had for at or under $40k. You cna't beat that and it's faster than the Boss on the track.

[PureE92]

Im actually saving up to get one of these bad boys in 2 years. Its fkn fast man. They even offer a supercharger with warranty and wait until the aftermarket mods hit. GG. Can easily give the new C7 and M4 a run for its a money. And lol at the guys complaining about Fords interior. Last time I check the E90 serious wasnt that great either, ask me how I know.

[PureE92]

By the way Ford always give the mustang a 2nd or 3rd year bump in HP/TQ.