More proof the 2015 Mustang will have an IRS

[DirtyD]

Originally Posted by 46Tbird Actually, the IRS is the only thing that we already knew 100% was going to be in the new car. Not quite as certain (at least for the first year) are reports of a DI version of the 5.0 with 475hp.

That's what I've heard, but I'd believe 450 over 475.

[03MachMe]

Originally Posted by DirtyD I think they also may offer a dual tipped exhaust by the looks of the bumper cutting. Since so many 5.0 guys are installing the GT500 exhaust, it may become an appearance option.

That's more likely to fit the location of the exhaust tips that don't line up with the current body style.

Originally Posted by 46Tbird Actually, the IRS is the only thing that we already knew 100% was going to be in the new car. Not quite as certain (at least for the first year) are reports of a DI version of the 5.0 with 475hp.

Yep have heard the same. 475 for a base GT would be nuts, all the more reason people with a boss will trade up and I can snag one lol

Originally Posted by DirtyD That's what I've heard, but I'd believe 450 over 475.

475 is easily doable with DI. Its far more efficient.

[DirtyD]

Originally Posted by 03MachMe That's more likely to fit the location of the exhaust tips that don't line up with the current body style. Yep have heard the same. 475 for a base GT would be nuts, all the more reason people with a boss will trade up and I can snag one lol 475 is easily doable with DI. Its far more efficient.

Didn't realize it was that much more efficient.

As for the exhaust, it's already been said the body will be smaller, and chassis too, so I don't get why the exhaust would move out if the current body style is bigger....unless they were routed so roughly they came out at an angle.

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by DirtyD That's what I've heard, but I'd believe 450 over 475.

I'm sure a hefty price tag will come with that as well. The prices are quickly getting out of the every day Mustang guy's budget. Part of the appeal of the Mustang is that it was affordable performance for just about anyone. It's no longer the case.

[DirtyD]

Originally Posted by Steve I'm sure a hefty price tag will come with that as well. The prices are quickly getting out of the every day Mustang guy's budget. Part of the appeal of the Mustang is that it was affordable performance for just about anyone. It's no longer the case.

I completely agree. A lot of that is that fact Ford is taking steps in a new direction, and the value of the dollar too, since the value is so weak compared to other countries where the parts of produced...

[Oxford14Stang]

Originally Posted by Steve I'm sure a hefty price tag will come with that as well. The prices are quickly getting out of the every day Mustang guy's budget. Part of the appeal of the Mustang is that it was affordable performance for just about anyone. It's no longer the case.

Completely agree. They're already pushing it with the prices they want for a base model. I could only imagine what kind of money they'd be asking for a 5.0 pushing 475hp

[Smurf50]

Originally Posted by Steve I'm sure a hefty price tag will come with that as well. The prices are quickly getting out of the every day Mustang guy's budget. Part of the appeal of the Mustang is that it was affordable performance for just about anyone. It's no longer the case.

That's one of the reasons I didn't get a Camaro when I had the option to. I think they finally hit a sweet spot with the current 5.0's with solid power stock and not breaking the bank completely for the average man....and if you have the extra laying around you have the Boss and the GT500 to consider