2016 Mustang Order Guide

[VoodooPower]

HP/TQ #'s TBD

I wonder why HP/TQ are listed as TBD. Could Ford be playing it smart and waiting on Camaro launch to finalize the HP/TQ #'s for the '16 model year? I've heard the motor is underrated currently, so Ford could easily bump the HP # up to move it closer to Camaro estimate of 450HP. Ford did this once with the 2011 & 2012 cars rated at 412HP and 2013 bumped up to 420HP. Ford isn't going to let the HP gap be too large for people to think about if they are on the fence on what to purchase.

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[Cascadia_302]

Anyone know how big the screen is going to be for the base vehicle. Not as small as the 15' I hope, should be bigger to accommodate S3 right?

 

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I wonder why HP/TQ are listed as TBD. Could Ford be playing it smart and waiting on Camaro launch to finalize the HP/TQ #'s for the '16 model year? I've heard the motor is underrated currently, so Ford could easily bump the HP # up to move it closer to Camaro estimate of 450HP. Ford did this once with the 2011 & 2012 cars rated at 412HP and 2013 bumped up to 420HP. Ford isn't going to let the HP gap be too large for people to think about if they are on the fence on what to purchase.

Maybe they can get it back up to Boss number - 444hp

 

[mikeyjobu]

Anyone know how big the screen is going to be for the base vehicle. Not as small as the 15' I hope, should be bigger to accommodate S3 right?

I don't think base cars are getting Sync 3?

 

[michformulas]

I wish they would have had the Luster Nickel painted rims in 2105, I like them better then the black on the PP, But I bet they will show the brake dust like a BMW does.

I believe they have been on the Ford Racing website for a couple months now. I have been looking at them. It will be nice to be able to see them on a car now before I buy them.

 

[Cascadia_302]

I don't think base cars are getting Sync 3?

It's listed as standard equip. 8" screen. If I would have just looked. Thanks

 

[GiddyUp15]

It's listed as standard equip. 8" screen. If I would have just looked. Thanks

You're not looking in the correct spot. Standard is "4.2" LCD screen in center stack". This is the standard Sync and probably the exact system as the 2015. You have to get a Premium car to get the 8" touchscreen (Sync3).

The first page in the Order Guide highlights all the major changes. That doesn't mean that all models get those as standard.

 

[Cascadia_302]

You're not looking in the correct spot. Standard is "4.2" LCD screen in center stack". This is the standard Sync and probably the exact system as the 2015. You have to get a Premium car to get the 8" touchscreen (Sync3).

The first page in the Order Guide highlights all the major changes. That doesn't mean that all models get those as standard.

You're right, I went right into the premium section and didn't realize it. Thanks.

 

[4 ROUSH]

:ford:Aside from the sync 3 , not really any " MAJOR " changes. The blinkers are a sweet retro feature . Happy with my 2015 GT Premium auto. Ford should have offered the PP on the auto. I have not given up hope for this. I would say model year 2018. I currently own a 2014 CS as well. The new CS S550 is sweet. No lower rear scoops, which came with prior CS Mustangs. Roush Performance can give you those , which would complete the CS retro look. 51 years of MUstang................

 

[EXP Jawa]

Also an auto with the 3.73 would be a weekend warrior's dream at the strip and the Torsen wasn't designed optimally for strip use due to its torque biasing, more for road racing.

Road racing / autocross is what the PP is centered around. FWIW, though, the Torsen diff is the only high-torque capacity differential that Ford has for the Super 8.8" axle, since it was developed with the SVT torque level in mind. So, until the aftermarket provides a locker or spool for the carrier (or a 4-pinion clutch plate diff), the Torsen is the strongest rear end option the car has.

 

[Tim Hilliard]

I wish they would have had the Luster Nickel painted rims in 2105, I like them better then the black on the PP, But I bet they will show the brake dust like a BMW does.

OK, who wants to trade my black wheels for some new luster nickel finish action? I don't hate the black, but they look so much better that color.

They have been available through Ford Racing for some time.

 

[Tim Hilliard]

I believe they have been on the Ford Racing website for a couple months now. I have been looking at them. It will be nice to be able to see them on a car now before I buy them.

One ofour Forum members had his powder coated for his LE several months ago
https://fordperformanceracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=25159

 

[Cascadia_302]

Road racing / autocross is what the PP is centered around. FWIW, though, the Torsen diff is the only high-torque capacity differential that Ford has for the Super 8.8" axle, since it was developed with the SVT torque level in mind. So, until the aftermarket provides a locker or spool for the carrier (or a 4-pinion clutch plate diff), the Torsen is the strongest rear end option the car has.

Ahh, but there is another option. Expensive @ around $1300.00 I believe but with a Limited Lifetime warranty, I don't think Torsen offers that.


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[dpphoto]

SO best I can see NO PP for the auto? DAMN! Silver PP wheels are definitely better, Ford Racing has them listed for sale now, but they are heavy.

 

[EXP Jawa]

In this case, the Torsen is part of the OEM car assembly, covered by Ford's warranty. Along those lines, it is actually an OEM-grade part, fully validated to meet the torque requirements for impact and fatigue performance that Ford specified. That testing is extensive, not to mention its TBR value was specifically tuned to the PP chassis.

I'm sure the Wavetrac is great (for $1300, I hope it is) - the materials they are using are expensive, but should be stout - but it remains to be seen how it actually holds up to the same requirements. I doubt it is tested to the same level, just based on the resources needed to do so. That's not to say it wouldn't hold up, but typically with aftermarket parts, we don't really know what targets the manufacturer was working to. That makes it something of a gamble. Either way, my point was that Ford only has one option for an off-the-shelf, prequalified and validated high-torque differential available to them at the factory. Any factory version of the car that needs increased torque capacity will probably use it, that's why its the only diff packaged with the 3.73 gear, and that's why its now the only differential in the GT350.

If someone buys an S550 with the intention of taking it to the drag strip, and they need to be stock, the Torsen is their best bet in this case. However, if they can swap out the diff, something like a Detroit Locker, a spool or a bevel gear diff with 4 pinion gears will probably have greater brute strength, if not the finesse.

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