Embargo is lifted!! offical info on the 2011 Mustang GT

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That just HAS to be wrong. Why in the world would the 2011 Mustang GT weigh as much or more than the current GT500 and Camaro? Doesn't make any sense at all. I think it is stupid that Stangnet has those numbers posted. They HAVE to be wrong.

Well it does say "est" so I hope it's wrong..:cryying: Despite the engine, transmission and brakes these are the only things added I could find that would add weight..

"The 2011 Mustang GT features an enhanced rear lower control arm to add stiffness, improve powertrain NVH control and sharpen handling. A stiffened rear stabilizer bar for better on-center steering is also included. Stabilizer bar diameters, spring rates and dampers all have been tuned for improved dynamics.

Improved NVH control and convertible rigidity
For 2011, Mustang GT benefits from across-the-board NVH improvements. These include additional sound-deadening material on either side of the instrument panel, an additional seal between door and rocker panel to reduce wind noise and a real wheel arch liner to reduce noise on gravel or wet surfaces.

Mustang GT convertible models feature enhanced structural rigidity, with lateral stiffness improved by 12 percent versus the 2010 model. A tower-to-tower front strut brace is now standard, and the V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets. The secondary crossmember also has been stiffened while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary and secondary crossmembers. A-pillar stiffening foam also has been added to increase rigidity."


If it ends up weighing 3800lbs+ I will never buy it, that's just too much ****ing weight for an N/A pony car with 412hp that will cost over $30K.
 

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yeah that weight figure really turned me off. It always seems like there is something to ruin it when the mustang is getting something really good. I really hope that estimate is wrong :poop:
 

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Someone just posted these numbers on the Camaro forum, but there was no link. Has anyone else seen these numbers to verify them?

3603lbs manual coupe
3658lbs auto coupe
3720lbs manual vert
3779lbs auto vert

Those numbers make sense and are right about what I have been saying for a year now. Optional Brembo's and perhaps wider wheels/tires (hoping they are optional or on the Track Pack car) should put a track ready Manual Coupe right in the 3650lbs. range.

Any news on wheel/tire sizes????
 

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Someone just posted these numbers on the Camaro forum, but there was no link. Has anyone else seen these numbers to verify them?

3603lbs manual coupe
3658lbs auto coupe
3720lbs manual vert
3779lbs auto vert

Those numbers make sense and are right about what I have been saying for a year now. Optional Brembo's and perhaps wider wheels/tires (hoping they are optional or on the Track Pack car) should put a track ready Manual Coupe right in the 3650lbs. range.

Any news on wheel/tire sizes????

hopefully this is right!
 

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Honestly if you are so worried about the wheel and tire size just go buy some Welds and throw some 305's on them.

Oh, I will likely put my own on, but I am hoping Ford gives it somethig nice from the factory. Atleast as an option.

I can't get that engine bay out of my head. One of the best I have seen in a long time. Simple, uncluttered, not covered with plastic, accentuates the engine, etc. Gorgeous!

gt150_opt.jpg
 

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Did anyone catch what the bore spacing was? I'm wondering if I will be able to swap my old B heads with these cylinder heads and intake if they are better, which I'm sure they are.
 

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It says that the engine only gained 10lbs. It doesn't say the whole car.


Swoosh_stang is right, only the engine gained 10 pounds. The outgoig 4.6 weighed 420 pounds, the 5.0 weighs 430 pounds.

The 5.0 Mustang Is Back! - 2011 Ford Mustang GT - Jalopnik

It delivers a stout 83 HP/liter and does it while weighing only 10 lbs more than the outgoing 4.6-liter, tipping the scales at 430 lbs.

If you honestly think the 2011 Mustang will only weigh 10 pounds more over a 2010 Mustang, you have another guess coming. The 2011 will come with many things the 2010 doesn't, a six speed being one of them. Taken from the same source as above...

There are, of course, other improvements to the 2011 Mustang....Like the V6 Mustang, the chassis on both the hardtop and convertible are stiffened with a combination of bracing and structural foam.

The 2011 Mustang will be heavier than the 2010 Mustang and it'll be more than 10 pounds heavier.
 

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Did anyone catch what the bore spacing was? I'm wondering if I will be able to swap my old B heads with these cylinder heads and intake if they are better, which I'm sure they are.

The .pdf file Ford released isn't working for me but I'm 98% sure it was something like 3.63x3.65
 

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Someone just posted these numbers on the Camaro forum, but there was no link. Has anyone else seen these numbers to verify them?

3603lbs manual coupe
3658lbs auto coupe
3720lbs manual vert
3779lbs auto vert

Those numbers make sense and are right about what I have been saying for a year now. Optional Brembo's and perhaps wider wheels/tires (hoping they are optional or on the Track Pack car) should put a track ready Manual Coupe right in the 3650lbs. range.

Any news on wheel/tire sizes????


Thos weights sound more realistic and on another forum, someone who knows about inside stuff at Ford says the estimates are not the real weight and it is actually Ford making fun of the camaro weight.

Whether or not that is true remains to be seen but 3900 just seems really high for the GT.
 

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Honestly, I'm not crazy about the styling of the 2011. Most of the newer generation Stangs require aftermarket kits/rims/fatter tires to look badass. Although, that's just my opinion.
 

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Someone just posted these numbers on the Camaro forum, but there was no link. Has anyone else seen these numbers to verify them?

3603lbs manual coupe
3658lbs auto coupe
3720lbs manual vert
3779lbs auto vert

Those numbers make sense and are right about what I have been saying for a year now. Optional Brembo's and perhaps wider wheels/tires (hoping they are optional or on the Track Pack car) should put a track ready Manual Coupe right in the 3650lbs. range.

Any news on wheel/tire sizes????

Here's a link to the weights!
 

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That's weird...I have a copy of the same PDF from an earlier download (not from Ford) and it says:

BASE CURB WEIGHT (POUNDS) (Coupe - Vert)
Manual transmission 3,875 (est.), 4,000 (est.)
Automatic transmission 4,000 (est.) ,4,000 (est.)
Weight distribution (f/r) 54/46 (est.), 54/46 (est.)

Someone's been distributing the wrong information. 3,605 pounds is the preferred number for sure.

UPDATE: Here's the link...

http://www.stangnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/09_2011_Mustang_GT_Tech_Specs_EMB-1.pdf
 
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Honestly, I'm not crazy about the styling of the 2011. Most of the newer generation Stangs require aftermarket kits/rims/fatter tires to look badass. Although, that's just my opinion.

The only mustang ever made that doesn't fit that description to some degree is the 03/04 cobra, IMO, and even they needed wheels.
 

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Wow, 235 series tires standard on the Mustang GT! Is that a bad joke? Someone must have forgot to tell Ford this car has REAL power now and it needs REAL tires.

235 tires with 390 ft-lbs. of torque! I see lots of Mustangs wrapped around trees in the future.

Shoot, 19x9" looks to be the widest wheel and they will probably only run a 255 on that wheel. I think Ford dropped the ball on the wheels and tires.

Why is Ford stuck on narrow tires? The GT500 tires are too small and certainly a 235 is too small for a 412/390 Mustang GT. The cost between 235 and 275 is not significant. Especially when we are talking about a $30k car.

The GT should have 275 tires standard in my opinion. At the very least, 255's standard and 275's on the Track Pack.

The damn 370z has wider tires with less weight and less power.
 
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The only reason I can think of for the smaller tires is that they create less rolling resistance and better average gas mileage.
 

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