2015 Mustang Thread

[Supra93]

This is the 2015 Shelby GT

We caught Shelby American's new Mustang GT package in Cali.

Sometimes, you get lucky. This is one of those times. What you're looking at, friends, is the heretofore-unseen 2015 Shelby GT, Shelby American's upgrade package for the new Ford Mustang.

Chris Cantle is currently on the launch event for the new Ducati Scrambler in Palm Springs, and while out riding this evening, he happened upon the new Shelby-fettled pony as it strutted its stuff for a BF Goodrich TV-commercial shoot.

As before, the Shelby GT package includes a laundry list of appearance, interior, suspension, and mild performance upgrades. This new power-dome hood is the business—well worth considering on its own if you buy a '15 Stang. Also, note how different the car looks with the silver grilles. It's more detailed...better, IMO.

A GT/SC that adds a Ford Racing blower will undoubtedly be available, too, but those wear GT/SC markings, so this example is still an all-motor Coyote underhood. It won't come cheap; pricing for the previous-gen 2014 Shelby GT package started at around $15K, with the GT/SC kit starting at $28K. Expect this to be in the same neighborhood when Shelby comes around to formally announcing its availability.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...s-is-the-2015-shelby-gt/?click=_hpTrnsprtr_25

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[Supraman]

Looks bad ass...I like the mustang design

 

[kamran]

You can sign up to drive it around the track for a few pennies...sorry I mean a couple of ounces of gold!

http://www.fordracingschool.com

I was tempted by the title, until I read the description....basically $1700 for Novice Level driving! And if you double your money, they might let you go fast!

 

[supraninja]

If they let you drive a gt350 it might be more enticing but that is way too expensive for what is being offered. I imagine some candy ass hand holding the whole time.

 

[Supra93]

Shelby GT350R Mustang storms into 2015 NAIAS with 500+ HP

The most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever built

Ford has officially unveiled the Shelby GT350R Mustang at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show.

Described as “the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever built”, the model will be launched on the market later this year, “delivering never-before-seen track capability from a Mustang”, thanks to “innovations in aerodynamics, chassis engineering and light-weighting”.

The aerodynamic kit for the Mustang includes a new hood vent, an aggressive diffusor, vented wheel wells and turbulence-reducing fender vents, wheel air curtains and side skirts. The front splitter has been revised to maximize the downforce, while an all-new high-efficiency carbon fiber rear wing has been added. Other exterior touches include red painted brake calipers, red pin striping at the edges of the optional over-the-top racing stripes and Shelby GT350R badging.

The machine is powered by the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine from Ford, featuring a flat-plane crankshaft, which optimizes high-speed engine breathing.

The 5.2-liter unit produces more than 500 HP (368 kW) and more than 542 Nm (400 lb-ft). It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard and tuned limited-slip Torsen differential with 3.73 axle ratio. An electronically modulated rear-mounted air-to-oil differential cooler maintains “ideal temperatures during track driving”.

Other improvements include 19-inch lightweight carbon fiber wheels, making Ford the first major automaker to introduce this wheel technology as standard equipment. The manufacturer has removed the air conditioning, the stereo system, the rear seats, the trunk floorboard and carpet, the backup camera and the emergency tire sealer and inflator in order to achieve lower weight. Exhaust resonators also have been removed for weight savings, also creating a “sharper exhaust tone”.

Thanks to this, the car is 59 kg (130 pounds) lighter than the Shelby GT350 Track Pack model. For customers seeking comfort, Ford will be offering the Electronic Package, adding a dual-zone air conditioning, an 8-inch touch screen with navigation, a seven-speaker audio system, turn signal mirrors and more.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/115011287172/shelby-gt350r-mustang-storms-into-2015-naias-with-500

 

[AZ Wildcat]

I take my hat off to Ford, well done. They stole the whole show. Now Toyota has a new benchmark for the MKV?

 

[Supra93]

First Look! Inside the Ford GT350’s Flat Plane Crank 5.2L V8

We Finally Get To See What Ford’s Putting In The GT350 and GT350R Mustang.

We’ve seen the car for months but nobody has opened the hood on Ford’s sweet-sounding new Mustang GT350. In a tiny upstairs room at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, we found a cutaway of the elusive 5.2L “Voodoo” V8. Notice the compact exhaust manifold configuration, and the minimal skirting on the pistons. The intake is also tuned with a newer valve technology that uses a flap that comes out of the intake wall to adjust the runner size for better intake flow. The older version used a butterfly-style valve which was more obtrusive. Of course you can see the small crank throws and the 180-degree configuration that gives this engine the flat-plane designation. Ford reps say the same engine will be used in both the GT350 and the GT350R, although the GT350R will have a different exhaust.

http://www.hotrod.com/news/first-look-inside-the-ford-gt350s-flat-plane-crank-5-2l-v8/

 

[Supra93]

Shelby Mustang GT350 Ordering Guide Leaked

Even though Ford has tried to keep info such as equipment levels and engine specs a secret for the all-new Shelby GT350 Mustang, we now get to see at least one of these details surface via a leaked ordering guide.

These documents were uploaded to the Mustang6g.com forums and thanks to them, we learn about the GT350's standard equipment levels, equipment group, functional equipment, color & trim levels as well as a big old 'TBD' where the horsepower and torque numbers should be.

It seems like buying a GT350 will be a very fair investment as far as on-board tech is concerned, as the car comes standard with ESC, dual-stage front and side airbags, launch control, remote keyless entry system, air conditioning (manual), cruise control, 4-way adjustable Recaro suede sports seats, leather and alcantara wrapped steering wheel as well as rear view camera and the SYNC infotainment system - plus a few others which you can check out in the pictures below.

There are also 4 different packages you can select, the R Package, Technology Package, Track Package and Electronics Package, with the R Package of course being the juiciest one you can get as it offers: MagneRide suspension, heavy-duty front springs, selectable drive modes, 19" carbon fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, carbon ceramic front brakes plus a few other perks such as the chance to say goodbye to the rear seats, the air con, floor mats, tire mobility kit, audio system, audio jack, SYNC and USB port - which will help you go faster around a track.

Hopefully we're not going to have to wait much longer until finding out just how powerful that new 5.2 liter Ti-VCT Flat Plane Crank V8 is.

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/01/shelby-mustang-gt350-ordering-guide.html

 

[FXuser]

Flat crank engine is seriously impressive to see from a non exotic manufacturer. Is that engine going in any other Fords?

 

[kamran]

And the engine sound. The music is a bit too loud at the start, at the end of video you can hear it better:

 

[bballr35]

Carbon ceramic brakes too? I haven't seen that mentioned in any Ford press about the car. This is going to be one expensive Mustang.

 

[dsubrosa]

Good to see Ford finally embrace the 21st century.

Here is a good video I found, it sounds pretty crazy.

 

[910ps]

Definitely does not sound like your typical mustang. I'm pretty amazed they actually went with a flat plane crankshaft. Sounds way more european and for one of the most iconic american cars too.

 

[Tunnel_D]

The GT350R is supposed to be faster than the Z/28 around nurburgring. Man thats fast! EVO's a legit publication too so I believ it.

As of yet, there is no independent confirmation on this, but British mag Evo is claiming that Ford’s new Shelby GT350R has lapped the Nürburgring in 7:32.19, more than a second faster than Chevy’s monstrous Z/28, which did the deed in 7:37.47.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/ring-a-ding-ding-gt350r-allegedly-pokes-hole-in-z28s-nurburgring-time/

 

[Mr. M]

Supposedly 5,000 GT350 and 500 GT350R will be made a year.

Source - http://www.mustang6g.com/?p=5967

And for a 5 year life cycle.

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