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Old 08-15-2013, 09:35 PM   #1
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Default 2015 mustang will be 400 pounds lighter and 15" shorter

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Old 08-15-2013, 09:57 PM   #2
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Its sorta ugly, I hope that it looks better in person... Depending on price and MPG, I honestly would consider a new SVO for a daily.
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Old 08-15-2013, 10:46 PM   #3
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Yeah, I'll reserve judgement for when I see it in person.
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Old 08-15-2013, 11:25 PM   #4
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The source doesn't seem very credible. C'mon, loose 400lbs? Lol.
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Originally Posted by JDMLOL View Post
The source doesn't seem very credible. C'mon, loose 400lbs? Lol.
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:16 AM   #7
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Considering a smaller chassis, the new IRS, aluminum body panels (not sure which) and a smaller body, 400 lb is very doable. That's going to be sick being back in Fox territory in weight with these power levels.
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Originally Posted by DirtyD View Post
That's going to be sick being back in Fox territory in weight with these power levels.
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:43 AM   #9
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Considering a smaller chassis, the new IRS, aluminum body panels (not sure which) and a smaller body, 400 lb is very doable. That's going to be sick being back in Fox territory in weight with these power levels.
The new car is so much larger than a Fox, the smaller size and weight will be like buying a 400rw Foxbody that gets 25 mpg. Pretty damn awesome. Just needs a .5 overdrive swap and cruise at 80 at 1300 rpm and get 30+ mpg!
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Really skeptical to see how they lose a full 5inches and keep a backseat. I fit fine at 6foot even. My brother was cramped as hell at 6foot 3inches. The current car is barely a 2+2 especially with me driving. Losing 400lbs puts it at weighing less than a Corvette C7. I'll believe all this when/if I see it.

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Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto View Post
Really skeptical to see how they lose a full 5inches and keep a backseat. I fit fine at 6foot even. My brother was cramped as hell at 6foot 3inches. The current car is barely a 2+2 especially with me driving. Losing 400lbs puts it at weighing less than a Corvette C7. I'll believe all this when/if I see it.

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The backseats are supposedly to keep insurance costs lower. Ever looked in the back of a DB9? It's literally two indentions for asses but nowhere to put legs, same exact reason but if you drive a DB9 I wouldn't think you'd be too worried about insurance costs.
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Old 08-19-2013, 08:10 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by JDMLOL View Post
The backseats are supposedly to keep insurance costs lower.
I've heard that about basically every sporty coupe that has a backseat. Not so sure I am inclined every manufacturer puts a backseat in coupes to keep insurance rates down.

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Old 08-26-2013, 10:51 PM   #13
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Made me wonder if they were going to lose the back seat to drop 400.

More aluminum and better spot welds is what I have heard will play a factor along with the smaller dimensions. 400 is still a tall order.
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Old 08-17-2013, 08:25 AM   #14
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Not a fan of what they look like so far. But its awesome there going to be lighter and faster
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11-14 ftw
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