2015 Mustang leaked

nicksta43 wrote: I think the sequential lights are the only thing I like about any rustang built after 1978. Probably because they come from way back in the day on mercury's. I like old things.

I like them, too, and ADDED them to my '06 GT.

It looks like there is an extra foot or so of sheet metal aft of the rear wheels. Looks a bit like a cross between a Hyundai and a G35 with a dash of Aston Martin thrown in, but after looking at the various views on the Ford website, I actually sorta like it. Kudos for finally getting rid of those non-functional fake scoops along the flanks that have been plaguing Mustangs for the past 49 years.

The nose isn't quite long enough and the rear is too long.

In reply to T.J.:

The rear overhang was shortened from that of the current mustang.

I'm fine w/ the '05-'09 GTs, the '11s and '12 earn forgiveness for the larger rear simply because of the Coyote.

T.J. wrote: Kudos for finally getting rid of those non-functional fake scoops along the flanks that have been plaguing Mustangs for the past 49 years.

You mean the slight bodyline? I don't count that as a fake scoop.

And Fox mustangs didn't even have that...

neither did the '70-73 Mustangs...

In reply to Chris_V:

And most of the 65-66's only had the line there.....some(not that many) had add on packages had scoops though.

In reply to yamaha:

Only the 66 Shelby's had side scoops of any kind, and those were functional. Mustangs could get a little chrome trim piece in 66, but it was not in any way a scoop.

66 mustang with trim:

66 Shelby with functional brake cooling scoop:

Yeah, I hope the fake scoops everywhere don't come back; especially those taped on quarter window scoops. The less Tupperware the better. That was getting way out of hand.
I like the rims and that they are flush with the fenders. Glad they aren't doing the retro torque-thrust look. Those are overplayed like minilights, except minilights actually look good. I will admit that the current pics make it look better than the Autoweek pics.

-Hamid

Below is a picture of a 2013 Mustang GT. Specifically what scoops were "getting out of hand"?

I'll chime in to say that seeing the new one "official" makes me want it even more.

I'm in no position to actually buy one, but I would if I could.

It would be neat as a couple years advance if they offer some "track pack" equivalent package upgrades, even if they don't call it an SVO or whatever, I love that the current one can be fit with Brembos/Recaros/3.73's without having to buy the glassroof luxo premium BS. I'd love to see the new one optioned similarly.

Anybody handy with photoshop? I'd like to see the rear end of it color matched to the rest of the car, instead of black.

xflowgolf wrote: I'll chime in to say that seeing the new one "official" makes me want it even more. I'm in no position to actually buy one, but I would if I could. It would be neat as a couple years advance if they offer some "track pack" equivalent package upgrades, even if they don't call it an SVO or whatever, I love that the current one can be fit with Brembos/Recaros/3.73's without having to buy the glassroof luxo premium BS. I'd love to see the new one optioned similarly.

I really hope the ecoboost is under 25k when it comes out.

T.J. wrote: It looks like there is an extra foot or so of sheet metal aft of the rear wheels. Looks a bit like a cross between a Hyundai and a G35 with a dash of Aston Martin thrown in, but after looking at the various views on the Ford website, I actually sorta like it. Kudos for finally getting rid of those non-functional fake scoops along the flanks that have been plaguing Mustangs for the past 49 years.

Hyundai?

Saw one in traffic today. It was a test car in camouflage. Only caught a quick glimpse of the back end, the taillights are what caught my attention. That rear bumper sticks out too far...

I just came in here to say- 2.3 Ecoboost+IRS+Mustang? SVO is back! I just need a build sheet now.....

Well I have to admit this Mustang looks better than expected. The closer it gets to copying the 240Z the better it looks! Still too big in the nose and hood, but getting there.

Wow they even went with IRS! Will wonders never cease!

93EXCivic wrote:

bravenrace wrote:

I need a minute...

Needs more NASCAR style ducktail. Seriously.

Storz wrote: I really hope the ecoboost is under 25k when it comes out.

I'm guessing right around $28-30k......the v6 will still be cheaper than it.

At 30k with the PP, it would be a tough choice for me versus the envy green fiesta st I've been considering.

While it looks like the rear is longer, it's not. The rear bumper is no farther out than the current car, and to me, looks thinner and less bulky. The nose and hood is the way it is due to Euro pedestrian regulations, in order to provide crush space to that 5.0 engine. And again, it's really no bigger than the current car, or any of the classic Mustangs.

In reply to Chris_V:

The rear overhang is shorter than the current car. Overall the car is shorter, wider and lower than it's predecessor. However, it is definitely bigger than classic mustangs!

In reply to bravenrace:

Its shocking how much smaller the original mustangs really are. I miss my '65....even if it was only a 200 I6 coupe.

Yeah, about 8" shorter and narrower than the 2015.