Agreed! However, even if they could get it down by half of the claimed 750 pounds in weight savings, that's a Hell of a start!
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Ford investing into carbon fiber materials (HELL YEAH) Shedding up to 750lbs
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Agreed! However, even if they could get it down by half of the claimed 750 pounds in weight savings, that's a Hell of a start!
Good way to save weight! I've already shedded 600lbs off my Lightning and still more to come! :rockon:
Must. See. More. NOW :rockon:
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Hell yea that would be great, but I would think 100# for the next gen is more realistic, being that it'll still be on basically the same platform.
Good that they're saving weight but just waiting to see the price tag
well I think I know what I want my next coyote to look like, CF wrap FTW since I dont have $135K laying around, lol.
If that's the way things are going the next 20 years are the true muscle car era.
guys, that's "cutting the weight of new cars and trucks by up to 750 pounds", no car will be losing anywhere close to 750lbs!!! if anything is losing 750lbs, it's the pickups. the 250/350/450 are all currently heavier than an equally equipped silverado or ram, ford definitely has weight to lose there.
there have been some other reports that pegged the mustang at losing up to 300lbs, though i believe ~150lbs is much more realistic. it would be great to see a 3,450lb GT again, and INSANE to see a 3,550-3,600lb 650HP GT500!
there have been some other reports that pegged the mustang at losing up to 300lbs, though i believe ~150lbs is much more realistic. it would be great to see a 3,450lb GT again, and INSANE to see a 3,550-3,600lb 650HP GT500!
It would be awesome to see a 3350lb GT again. I see that as a realistic weight savings.
agreed.
I think reintroducing the Cobra R as a Carbon fiber body to beat up on the Gen V Viper and C7 Vette would make the return of the R sweet, call it return of the king!
Imagine a carbon fiber roof and hood option for the GT500 or Boss. It may not save 750lbs but it sure could shed a 100 or so lbs.
Sounds like the Mustang is about to enter super car territory.
Well this is great news if the price doesn't get jacked up.
The cArboN fiber will never pass crash/safety requirements
I have to agree to a point that the Fords are heavier then a like compared truck but if you ever go pull a REAL heavy load you will want that extra weight on the truck especially if you the trailer starts to sway on you a bit. Lighter is better to a certian applicaion and aspect. IMO
The roof believe it or not is probably not THAT heavy in comparison to a carbon one. They require the roof the have more supports and thicker counterparts for it to be as stiff and stable.
The hood, doors, and rear quarters would be the heaviest. Dry cabron is even lighter than the wet cabron, but in most cases is an extra 400-500$ per part.
Anyone could shave 150-250 pounds just by doing those 3 in my opinion.
Imagine a 2015 Mustang with the power of a 2013 GT500, but only weighed 3200 lbs.
Can you say F U ZR1! :lol1:
Weight savings is a good thing, and 750 is a good start. I'd love to see a more substantial weight reductions for the GT-500, Boss 302 and 5.0 GT.
750 lbs is just a "good" start? you want to see more? :dw:
why not?
there are other cars that are more carbon fiber than the Mustang will be, that are sold stateside and meet crash safety requirements.
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