blazerdude20 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 http://m.leftlanenews.com/2015-ford-mustang-to-go-smaller-lighter.html "I know they are trying to remove a minimum of 400 pounds," an inside source told Edmunds. "The big thing is that it will be a ' smarter' size." That 'smarter' size will also include a smaller footprint. The source indicated that the 2015 Mustang will be about 15 inches shorter and 6.5 inches narrower than today's model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) (If true) that would bring it down to right around below Ford Focus sized. Edited August 15, 2013 by Intrepidatious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 A little quick googling and cut and pasting yields numbers below. I know number may vary by trim level (4 cylinder base vs GT or Cobra). Based on what I found I think this article is exaggerating the length and width reduction A LOT. So the S550 would be the weight of an SN95, the length of a Mustang II and the width of the original 1965. Seems pretty drastic. I thought the S550 was still loosely based on the S197? Maybe they meant centimeters not inches?! 2015 Mustang ????? weight: 3101Lenth: 173.5width: 67.9Wheelbase: ???? 2014 Mustang: Weight (lbs) 3501 Length, (in) 188.5Width (in) 73.9Height (in) 55.8Wheelbase 107.1" 2004 Mustang Curbweight (lbs.) Coupe: 3,006 length: 183.2 in. width Max w/o mirror: 73.1 in. height: 53.1 in.Wheelbase: 101.3 in 1979 Mustang Weight: Coupe 2,550 lbs Hatch 2,790 lbs 5.0 L V8 +320 lbs Length: 179.1″Width: 69.1″ Height: 51.5″ Wheelbase 100.5″ 1974 Mustang Weight: Coupe: 2,620 lbs. Fastback: 2,699 lbs. Ghia: 2,866 lbs. Mach 1: 2,778 lbs.Length: 175"Width: 70.2"Height: 50.3"Wheel Base: 96.2" 1965 Mustang Curb-weight range, pounds: 2,445-2,800 (1965); 2,488-2,800 (1966)Length, inches: 181.6Width, inches: 68.2Wheelbase, inches: 108.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 if so AWESOME!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I find the size reductions to be a little bit overly optimistic....it would basically mean a totally new platform again. And the interior impact would be huge...I don't want to drive around in a car that feels like my '86 Escort GT interior size wise...like my 98 Mustang GT did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) (If true) that would bring it down to right around below Ford Focus sized. It will still be larger than Focus. Chopping 15 inches off Mustang will make the new one about the same size as E46 BMW 3 series. Also, the info in that article has already been debunked as completely wrong The new Mustang will be wider than the current one, not narrower, due to IRS. But it will be shorter. See the debunking below http://www.drivingenthusiast.net/sec-blog/?p=16207 Edited August 15, 2013 by bzcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 On behalf of other big, tall guys....I hope that doesn't mean we're screwed over in the first row of seats. I can drive the current car just fine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Actually, I fit in a 66 Mustang better than the current one - better leg room for me in the old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Really? 1st gen Mustangs were awful for me, had my legs splayed around the wheel in an awkward fashion. My '73 Mach 1, however, was excellent. Actually, I fit in a 66 Mustang better than the current one - better leg room for me in the old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It will still be larger than Focus. Chopping 15 inches off Mustang will make the new one about the same size as E46 BMW 3 series. Also, the info in that article has already been debunked as completely wrong The new Mustang will be wider than the current one, not narrower, due to IRS. But it will be shorter. See the debunking below http://www.drivingenthusiast.net/sec-blog/?p=16207 perfect size IMO....and agreed the car is rumoured to be wider..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 On behalf of other big, tall guys....I hope that doesn't mean we're screwed over in the first row of seats. I can drive the current car just fine. I don't know, short enough and I can just lose the drivers seat entirely and sit in the rear 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Sounds like the new Mustang will lose the excessive overhangs at both end. That will account for all of the reduction in length. The wheelbase is not changing (see the debunking article I posted a few posts above). This tells me the interior cabin space is staying about the same. Perhaps some cargo room will be lost due to the reduced rear overhang but the added width should make for a more comfortable rear seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Actually, I fit in a 66 Mustang better than the current one - better leg room for me in the old one I can actually put two adults in the back seat of my '64 1/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkisler Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Sounds like the new Mustang will lose the excessive overhangs at both end. That will account for all of the reduction in length. The wheelbase is not changing (see the debunking article I posted a few posts above). This tells me the interior cabin space is staying about the same. Perhaps some cargo room will be lost due to the reduced rear overhang but the added width should make for a more comfortable rear seat. This is a D2c derivative, so the basics are already pretty much there. There should be some improvement in rear seat package with the IRS, but the rear of the Mustang is the most difficult part of the car to develop. There is so much going on: suspension, rear seat passengers, huge sewer pipe exhausts, convertible package, and all combined with a sloping roof that pushes the rear seat passengers down. It's a nightmare and even with sophisticated design tools, it takes hours and hours to move stuff around to make the best compromise. If the Mustang didn't have the iconic design, but looked more like a sedan (like the 3-series), then it wouldn't be such an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSFan00 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 If they're really going to sell it globally now then it only follows that the vehicle will not be as long, and will be more tailored to do well with smaller displacement options, compete more with euro 2-doors per above, etc. I have wondered if the euro pedestrian impact standards require more canted hoods (as opposed to horizontal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 http://m.leftlanenews.com/2015-ford-mustang-to-go-smaller-lighter.html "I know they are trying to remove a minimum of 400 pounds," an inside source told Edmunds. "The big thing is that it will be a ' smarter' size." That 'smarter' size will also include a smaller footprint. The source indicated that the 2015 Mustang will be about 15 inches shorter and 6.5 inches narrower than today's model. I hope this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBFlex Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 If that's true, holy crap! But, then there may be room for a more Corvette-like competitor in Ford's lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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