You're in charge!

[limequat]

Things I'd like to see:

* Mustang Energi
I'm serious. Use the EB 2.3, and the overall vehicle weight should be comparable to the V8. Overall torque would be around 450 lb-ft. Wireless charging, 40 mpg.

* All aluminum body and GT350 carbon fiber wheels, take the EB to under 3000 lbs

* Add another cylinder to the 2.3 and bore it a bit to make a 3.0l I5. At current boost levels, this engine would make 400 hp / 400 lb-ft of torque and weigh only a few lbs more than the current 2.3 EB.

* Optional AWD

* Make "Mustang" a full line: Couple, Sedan, Wagon, and Shooting brake

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[grantourer]

Interesting ideas there ^!

 

[imjuslazy]

I honestly don't care, I just want a v8 paired with a dual clutch transmission and be able to stream google maps onto the car while listening to my spotify playlist.

 

[Rickycardo]

I honestly don't care, I just want a v8 paired with a dual clutch transmission and be able to stream google maps onto the car while listening to my spotify playlist.

This and pair it with a glass roof option.

 

[imjuslazy]

Heck just give me a ZF sourced 8 speed and I would still be ecstatic.

 

[Hack]

I think the GT500 will be a TT Coyote with 800+ HP. I don't think the 5.2 is ideally suited for forced induction.

 

[supersnake94]

Some great ideas guys, keep 'em coming!

Supersnake94, I think you and I think along similar lines

Thanks mate! I really appreciate it. I do have a tendency to come up for some really good ideas for performance cars and marketing.

I am also making an amendment for 2017 to my original idea. The modification is in bold.

2017: Minor design refresh
Ecoboost is the base car and is reworked to get 320 HP and cylinder deactivation.
GT with 5.0 with Direct Injection and Cylinder Deactivation, 450HP
GT350
GT500 5.0 Ecoboost V8 680HP and will include a limited edition package like the 2015 50th LE models with 1,967 worthy buyers of that package.
7 speed manual transmission across the lineup.

 

[supersnake94]

I think the GT500 will be a TT Coyote with 800+ HP. I don't think the 5.2 is ideally suited for forced induction.

Depends on how Ford develops the motor. You never know. Maybe the engine is capable of boost or Ford can make a couple of changes to compensate the boost.

 

[Hack]

Depends on how Ford develops the motor. You never know. Maybe the engine is capable of boost or Ford can make a couple of changes to compensate the boost.

If you re-read my post you will see that I said "not ideally suited". I didn't say "you can't do it".

If I were picking a motor to twin turbo I'd choose the Coyote. You don't need a ton of RPM to make power with turbos.

 

[4point6grey]

OK, a bit of fun. You've accepted the job of Top Dog at Team Mustang. You're in charge of product planning for the next few years. Times are good and budgets are big! Lets see your plans for the next couple of years

'16MY
GT350 introduced - 525hp from a FPC 5.2 V8 (also available as a GT350R with rear seat delete, carbon fibre wheels)

California Special introduced for the GT, with lightly revised front and rear fascias, new interior trim and unique 19" wheels.

PP available on the automatic GT!


'17MY
Mach 1 reintroduced - DI 5.0 with 475hp, 10-speed auto/paddle shifters, revised front and rear fascias, Premium Plus interior with full leather extending to doors and dash, 20" wheels and Perf Pack as standard.


'18MY
Complete styling refresh across the range - revised headlamps (LED turn signals now incorporated into the headlamp assembly) & tail lamps, revised grille/bumper/fascia.......more differences between Ecoboost, V6, GT. Revised interior with another bump up in quality & tech.

GT uses a 460hp/430lb ft version of the new DI 5.0 (10-speed now standard autobox across the range)

Mach 1 still uses a 475hp DI V8 with Perf Pack as standard (either 6sp manual or 10sp auto/paddle shifters) . Features revised front/rear fascias, and Premium Plus interior with full leather extending to doors and dash.

Ecoboost 4 now up to 325hp (new base trim available to appeal to rental fleet)

Ecoboost 6 - V6 changed to a 2.7 "Nano" Ecoboost V6 with 385hp (the V6 is no longer the entry level model)

GT350 continues with the new sheet metal changes, but sticks with the 525hp FPC Voodoo.

GT500 introduced with a 675hp supercharged version of the 5.2 Voodoo engine, but with a cross plane crank. Slight wider front and rear fenders and 20" wheels as standard. Features a similar Premium Plus interior as the Mach 1 with full leather extending to doors and dash. Available with either 6sp manual or 10sp auto/paddle shifters


C'mon Ford, 'gis a job :ford:

Lol that sounds really good lol what about tranny you think the mt82 still gonna be used

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