2019 GT500 News???

[VoodooBoss]

It's been very quiet on the Mustang news front and while many of us expected to see some news on the GT500 or next hot Mustang we've seen nothing. The video below lays out what he thinks and his assessment isn't bad. What do you think?

 

[bpracer]

The tire width comment is off track because the 305 front is used on the R.

Since we are speculating with no information, maybe the GT 500 well pioneer Ford's KERS system for the next gen Mustang. Think Porsche hybrid...

Probably not getting rid of my GT350 anytime soon regardless of a new model.

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[VoodooBoss]

Yes but it is a 20" wheel which he didn't mention. Even the R CF wheels have very little caliper to barrel clearance so going to a 20" on the next car makes sense.

 

[bpracer]

I saw that, it should mean an 11" wide front wheel as well. 20" = heavier, though the first R carbon wheels are probably over-built.

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[VoodooBoss]

Yes an 11" wide front wheel for sure. The GT350 is a great base to build anything else from. I'm now thinking a 5.2L TT with 730+ HP and the 10 speed auto. Should do 0-60 in 3.4 seconds.

 

[TMSBOSS]

All depends upon fords desire to concentrate of 1/4 mile times.

 

[byronj]

Ehhh, I'm still thinking 2020 will be when FP releases the next Mustang. If any of you recall, FP has a certain amount of vehicles to release until 2020. Why would they put anything else in the pipeline?

 

[k98dave]

Another You Tube talking head with nothing more than speculation....I doubt (and hope) Ford doesn't take the bate and go the Hellcat/Demon route and screw up a good platform like the GT 350. Let the 1320 types have their Cobra Jets. As for speculation, (maybe it is, maybe it isn't) Ford's manufacturing experience gained with the alum F150 has already started to transfer into other lines. How about a 3100 Lb GT350/500? Power to weight has always been the key to performance.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Would love to see an aluminum Mustang.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Anyone hear the latest news on this?

 

[Bunkie726]

Anyone hear the latest news on this?

Do tell Rick

 

[VoodooBoss]

Well there is some news. Still now sure what's powering it.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/2017/06/27/gt500-definitely-coming-supercharged-5-2l-v8/

 

[mattlqx]

Pretty sure it wouldn’t be the first mule with a roll bar. I doubt it’ll actually be in the final product.

 

[VoodooBoss]

How many think the next GT500 will have a DCT? Hard to believe they've going to adapt the trans from the FGT to the Mustang as some rumors suggest.

 

[JAJ]

I'm still counting on the 650 HP Ecoboost and DCT out of the GT plus two 70 HP electric motors on the front wheels with a hybrid battery pack where the rear seat used to be. Basically the Porsche 918 architecture at a Ford price.

In the picture, it looks like the mule has iron brakes and 350R long front and rear wheel studs for CF rims.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Two months since the last post in this thread and no update on the next great Mustang. We're about two months from the L.A. Auto Show and it could be a long two months.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I'm not holding my breath. Those cars could "simply" be testbeds for MY2020 refresh stuff.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Ok were less than two weeks away from the L.A. Auto show and the Mustang rumor mill has been dead silent. I'm doubtful we're going to hear any big news about a new model but I still have hope that we'll at least hear about a Bullitt SE for 2018 to mark the 50th anniversary.

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

Good to see Ford moving the Mustang down the road course performance path!

Mustangs are tearing apart BMWs, Audis, Nissan's, Camaro's, Porsches and etc.

Making them lighter is key. I doubt we'll ever see an aluminum frame version.

I think the GT350 will continue to be the King of the Road Courses vs. the GT500.

Just as the Corvette Grand Sport versions are better for the road courses vs. FI.

 

[byronj]

I still don’t think anything will happen until 2020