GhostRider
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Published by Amie Williams on June 6, 2012 in Ford Mustang News and Mustang Photos. ( View Comments )
Yes, this looks like your average 2013 GT when it comes to the body, but there are a few clues that this spy photographer picked up that might make this the Test Mule for the next-gen 2015 Mustang.
What you ask? According to the spy photographer, the super-wide panel gaps, missing roof channel fillers and the wider roof seam channels, odd fuel cover, diced up rear diffuser all point toward this being just a shell of a 2013 Mustang.
Of course, the mechanics need to be tested first. According to rumors swirling around, the 5.0-L Coyote V8 is said to continue on through 2015, but halting the production of the V6 Mustang has been thrown around with the introduction of the EcoBoost. That means that the current V6 Mustang is rumored to be replaced with a 2.3-liter or turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Can you say SVO?
Not only that but it is said to have IRS, independent rear suspension, and it is in fact going global. The so-called Control Blade trailing-arm setup is perhaps compares most to the RWD Falcon from Australia.
Hopefully , we won’t wait too long before we know for sure and as Ford enjoys the PDA, the 2015 model will likely be unveiled at the 2014 New York Auto Show just in time for the 50th anniversary celebration.
What do you think of the 2015 rumors? Is this indeed a test mule? Comment below!
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Tags: 2014 new york auto show, 2015 ford mustang, 2015 mustang, 50th anniversary, ecoboost, independent rear suspension, next gen mustang, photos, prototype, spy photos, svo.
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Teej281
This is clearly testing an IRS in this chassis. You can tell due to the negative camber of the rear wheels. It's slight but it's there. Also, this is probably testing an ecoboost 4 banger with such small exhaust to see what the big car might be like with the ecoboost motor. Personally, they need to keep this current v6 in the line-up. An ecoboost 4 would not make the right power to propel this heavy car. And hopefully this 4 cylinder would come with forged internals so when people arent happy with the power they can modify it to make more. Coyote v8 continuing is a great idea. If they decide to make a Shelby version, it needs to use the coyote v8 engine. It's been proven that you can resleeve the coyote block and stroke it enough to make the same 5.8L the Shelby makes and they have much better flowing heads.- Like
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Burrillmike
i think a eco boost 6 cyl wouldnt be to bad. but personally a eco boost 5.0 would be what id like to see. the 4 cyl idea should be offerd on a 4 cyl eco boost focus. i agree with teej281 they are clearly trying a irs in these pics for sure. a eco boost 5.0 with irs its kinda like haveing the 03-04 cobra back.... mabey thats the plan..- Like
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Inline6er
The Ecoboost 4cyl doesn't need to make enough power to propel the current Mustang since the next gen(2015) will be a smaller lighter platform according to Ford.- Like
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Camgarrett
No irs. And i dont wana see stupid 4 bangers running on the streets. Might as well bring back the old mustang 4 cylinder if u wana do something stupid- Like
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Dave Transou
4 cylinders does not sound like 8, no matter what you do to the plumbing!- Like
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SickRoush
There is a 2015, yes it exists, according to an insider I spoke with this past weekend while at the all ford nationals in Carlisle. So it makes perfect sense to me that there are test mules lurking the streets. The 4banger thing is something we'll likely have to get used to, don't blame ford, blame the current administration and the CAFE standards set in place... Ultimately i'm not too concerned with the idea of a 4 cyl ecoboost/"SVO".. I'll be building off that great coyote power plant come 2015. So if you don't care for the 4, pony up to the 8!- Like
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Robert
They still need to fix those damn tail lights!!!!!- Like
, the 2013 is looking better and better every day!!! 4 cylinder "Muscle Car"; what is this Toyota!!! "F" the fuel standards, I want power!!!!