Ford confirms some 2015 Mustang details!

Posted on 28. Aug, 2012 by Matt in News

After months and months of speculation and rumors, an unnamed Ford executive finally confirmed a few details on the 2015 Mustang, including some engine and design details.

A demo version of the 2.0 EcoBoost four cylinder that will be in the new 2015 and beyond Mustangs.

Engines

The 2.0 four cylinder EcoBoost engine is coming to the Mustang! If we had to guess, it will be rated similarly to the version that will appear in the new 2013 Ford Focus ST, which makes 252 horsepower and 270 ft./lb. of torque. That number, while slightly less than the current V6, will provide plenty of power in a Mustang that is speculated to be much lighter than the current version.

A new V6 will appear in the new Mustang as well. Ford is calling it “Project Nano,” and it’s a small displacement, high powered V6. It will be much more efficient than the current V6, and more powerful as well. No mention is made of a V8 in this Ford executive’s comments, but we can’t imagine the new Mustang will be without V8 muscle. Speculation remains that, since the 5.0 V8 is only three years old, it will remain. It might become a premium engine option, while the new V6 will be the mainstream engine.

Another view of the Evos concept, which contains several designs cues that will appear on the 2015 Mustang.

Design

The key word for the styling and suspension is “refinement.” The new Mustang is confirmed to have an independent rear suspension, after nearly 50 years of a live rear axle. That will bring a good bit of refinement to the ride and handling, which has always been a little rough and raw.

The design is confirmed to include several cues from the Evos concept that was released last year, and formed much of the new 2013 Ford Fusion. We’re sure the Mustang won’t just be a two-door Fusion or look too much like the photo above, but, instead, will just include some of the design cues that match the European style and refinement that Ford is looking for, while staying true to the Mustang heritage. It is also losing the retro look that has dominated the last decade, and instead, will become a more modern sports car. There is confirmation that it will be a world car, and will be sold in many markets overseas.

While this Ford executive’s comments certainly confirms many of the details that have long been speculated, there’s still a lot of unknown surrounding the 2015 Mustang. Ford has been closely guarding these details but, as they’re released or leaked, we’ll share them.

In the meantime, what are your thoughts about these latest confirmations?

Sources: StangTV / Automotive News

Tags: 2015, Ford, Ford Mustang, Rumors, Styling

32 Responses to “Ford confirms some 2015 Mustang details!”

Scott

28. Aug, 2012

4 banger mustangs…didnt Ford learn the first time?

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- bob
  
  23. Oct, 2012
  
  i look forward to the first good looking and innovative mustang in 50 years. die hard rednecks just dont get it. a 250hp and 270ft lbs 4cyl turbo is nothing like the 88hp 4cyl of the fox generation. thank god ford is finally doing something right instead of listening to every redneck in the states. you dont like it. dont buy one. problem solved
DG

28. Aug, 2012

Dont like the body style. Nothing like a Mustang. Could be a good Canidate for a Cougar….Oops NO MORE Mercury

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DG

28. Aug, 2012

AH HA…I got it the NEW FORD MAVERICK !!!!!

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Kevin Appel

28. Aug, 2012

I sure am glad I got the new GT500 “before” thinhgs took a toll for the worse…………….

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John Lloyd

28. Aug, 2012

I think there are some designers working for Ford that still miss the Mustang II. Looks like a Tarus.

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Larry Lane

28. Aug, 2012

Doesn’t sound encouraging at all.

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Chuck

28. Aug, 2012

Glad I bought the Challenger R/T when I did…

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Andy

28. Aug, 2012

First thing which comes to mind when I think of a “Mustang”: AMERICAN MUSCLE CAR. I don’t understand why Ford is trying to “globalize” the design. Leave that to the GM folks.

I say, keep THE American Icon an American muscle car! So far, I am not impressed at all… I’m glad I have my 5.0!

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- tom
  
  23. Oct, 2012
  
  because global sales with a fresh innovative design mean more sales than if they left the ancient design in place and tried to sell it to the 14 rednecks in america that still have jobs. THANK YOU FORD FOR BRINGING A NEW DESIGN FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!
TW

29. Aug, 2012

I agree to all the above!
I don’t know where to start.. it just makes me angry!
What does FORD expect to win with this change?
I life in German and I’m half american and half german. And I can say: Everybody (even the Germans with our ECO-Chancellor and a gas-price of 5,12US$ per Gallon) buys the Mustang because it is a MUSTANG and not a ” European style” car. If I want a European style car, I would buy a VW Golf, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or Asia style car like Nizzan, Toyota, Lexus, … what every…

FORD PLEASE!! Stick with the Retro-Look. It’s awesome!!

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TW

29. Aug, 2012

Well they are not that Awesome like the 1st and 2nd Gen Mustangs.
But thats why I have a 69 Sportsroof AND (had) a 07 and now looking forward to a 2012 before they will switch to the 2013.
(I hope I am fast enough to save enough money to order the 2012 before they will change the the design with the 2013)

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TW

29. Aug, 2012

Sorry .. I meant I want to buy a 2013 (more likely a 2012) but NO 2014!

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Nancy R

29. Aug, 2012

Yuck!!!!! I’ll stick with my ’92 LX!!!! I agree that they should call it a Mercury Cougar and come up with a better design for Mustang!

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Hans Herweijer

30. Aug, 2012

I’m from Europe and probably have another thought on this. Good to read it’s a World car platform. I sincerely hope it’s rearwheel drive. All I can say it’s the retro of the European CAPRI and if it’s having IRS than it will have a great future, at least in Europe.

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Dr Jim

30. Aug, 2012

Mustang will always need the V-8! Otherwise, it becomes merely a “me-too” vehicle without the passionate following it has achieved since 1964. Don’t emasculate my pony!

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jeremy

31. Aug, 2012

why cant they leave the mustang alone its been through enough.

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ron

02. Sep, 2012

How do we know it is a Mustang without a pony in the grill??/

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Goat hurding

12. Sep, 2012

So im getting a lift to work in a porsche 996 turbo and just ahead of us was a late model 67 mustang Mach1. My friend (porsche guy) at first scoffted at the car until we were besides it and noticed the mustang was just as low (if not lower) probably just and wide as the porsche. Longer of course and completly sexy and mean. We both were taken back cause you what we picture in our heads about mustangs is one thing its another thing seeing a classic in person on the road. we both were highly impressed, Further ahead was a 2012 mustang, and it was clear to see just how far backwards the designs of mustang has gone. the new car was huge, Tall, stubby, not sleek at all. The car lost so much of what made mustangs great, it was there side by side all the things ive posted about concerning modern mustangs and what should be done for 2015. The mustang has lost sexy, its lost exotic, sure cars are simply not built like they use to for good reasons, but the mustangs proportions were exotic. Even the aston martin Vantage copied its design from the fastback. Not to mention the mustang and aston had once shared a lot of design. Mustang need to be more of a sports car and loose the econobox of the mid 70′s and 80′s. todays car is far too heavy, bulky, stubby and tall. mustang could easily run for another 50 years if only ford get serious about designing the car the way it should be, and not watering down or compromising to meet too many genre’s. Focus and Fusion are now available to fill those gaps. Mustang should be a focused sports car. lightweight, low, wide ,sleek sexy and mean. its time..

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MikeL

20. Sep, 2012

Geez, everyone get your panties out of a bunch. This is little more than speculation. There is NO OFFICIAL RELEASE yet as to the styling of the new Mustang. This little blurb clearly states that they will take some of the “styling cues” from the DRAWING above.

Everyone pissed and moaned about the 05 when it first released, and its turned into one of the best selling Mustangs ever. They sharpened the lines on it to redesign the ’10 Stang, same as they did to create the New Edge from the original 94-98 SN95.

I personally would not mind seeing a little more refinement and modern looks to the Mustang. The Fox was a drastic, forward-thinking design at its release, and it was enough modern tech mixed with pure muscle and is still a favorite among Mustang enthusiasts.

As for the 4 cylinder engine…be proud that an American company has finally done the research to produce an efficient, economical, and still powerful engine. That lack of technology has been what has kept American car manufacturers in the stone ages of automotive engineering while the Japanese and European companies took over an industry that was American-born. If you don’t WANT a 4 cylinder Mustang, then don’t buy one. For pete’s sake, let’s not bring in a bunch of “internet forum bench racer” expertise here to bash Ford’s engineering advancements.

My point is, give Ford a chance to put some actual protos out here in the public eye before crying about how they are steering away from the roots of what the Mustang is. When they are released, and they look like a Euro hatchback, then we can all flame it and put the engineers back to the drawing board. Even if they move it forward, there’s a bright side:

If the Mustang doesn’t sell well, then maybe Chevy and Dodge can sell some cars and we won’t have to bail them out again.

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jim dee

29. Sep, 2012

A 4 cylinder Mustang?Ford has got to be kidding.What are they trying to do-resurrect the Falcon?Leave the 4 bangers to the rice-burners!

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- Boyd
  
  18. Oct, 2012
  
  Agree, if they want something that looks like George Jetson might drive, go for it, just DON’T call it a Mustang! While you’re at it, don’t offer automatic transmissions, Sports Cars and Sporty Cars should be manual transmission only, Floor Shift, Clutch Pedal, NO PADDLE SHIFTERS, that’s for the euro-sissies!
NoNeed4BigV8

06. Oct, 2012

I would only buy a 4cyl Mustang with this new styling. I already have a big enough unit in between my legs and don’t need to impress anyone. Hope they stick to this new concept.

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Gene

07. Oct, 2012

Mach 1 came out in 69 they were 187 long 72 wide 50 height and weigh over 3600 lbs with the cobra jet motor and ran 14s

2012 188 long 74 wide 56 height 3700 lbs and runs 12s
Not too much difference lol

My 2006 is only 3400 lbs and runs 11s /shrug

Now if your talking about a 67 coupe they were light with the 289, only remake of that was the notchback.

As for this new thing Idk what it is, its definitely not a mustang lol

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joe

13. Oct, 2012

I’m a mustang loyal but this design is making me to keep to the old school as new 2015 model just sucks I can’t believe ford already confirm design I agree it looks like the Taurus with the back of a 97 contour just simply not what I expected come on ford u still in time as u have like a year and half to hit market on mid. 2014… I definitely would not buy it even foxes are way better…

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Boyd

18. Oct, 2012

Hasn’t Ford learned, they need to go more retro, they’ve already ruined the appearance of the Mustang with the 2010 version, they should go more retro than the ’05 – ’09 bodystyle and pay tribute to the Original, the ’65! They’ll kill Ford before they learn, must be bean-counters running the show! Design an AUTOMOBILE, not a video game car…

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tom

23. Oct, 2012

i personally am looking forward to a modern mustang for once. no more ancient solid axle. no more old looking “retro” styling. ford is finally realizing that men my age(approaching 30) have the money to buy a 35k car, but arent choosing the mustang because, frankly why choose an outdated unrefined design when there are so many more effecient, fast, reliable cars out there for less money.
i took my 40k and bought a 135i instead of a boss. why? because the 135i is a better car for the same money. hands down
to wrap it up. finally a modern chassis to go with some modern engine choices. if it looks anything like the evo concept i am a buyer for sure!!!!!

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Dave

24. Oct, 2012

Look….I know it’s been said before, but what a bunch of drama queens we have here. Was the old solid axle that bad? Just what did it not do for you personally? Nothing, right? Ford had a IRS in 03-04 cobra, and most could not wait to remove it for a solid rear axle. Just because another brand has an item the Mustang does not, does,t mean it’s worth installing….and worth the extra money it will cost. Personally, I like the Ford Mustang like it is in 2013. If anything, I would develope that platform more and get the car to look more like it once did. I never liked the Mustang II or the Fox body, they were gutless deesigns that did not inspire or make since to me. The SN95 was ok, and S-197 was alright also, much better then a Fox or Mustang II, but not great. The 2005 model for the first time since the late 1970″s gave me some hope, a real passon for the Mustang, one where I actually wanted to save and purchase one for myself. It had the looks of the great Mustang wars of 69-70 trans-am, and it had a somewhat new look that made it modern atthe same time. I personally, thought Ford was heading in the right direction, with each and every re-design, they made progress, and the new ’13 modle Boss or ’12 GT looks very good. it rides great, has a very quite interior, the new 5.0L coyote engine is a real screamer, that also getts deceant mileage. Yes, I understand Ford wants to sell the Mustang to a larger audiance, but wouldn’t that same audiance have bought the 2012 model, if they were offered it? I have been overseas, to Europe mainly germany, and the one thing everyone how has been there knows, is HD and Mustang is huge. If they want better economy for this market, which I doubt those over there real want, then shove a 4 Cly into the current car, but don’t disropt the whole prosess simmply because of a new market. Ford needs to realize that we have a choice when purchaseing a new car. As much as i may be a fanof the Mustang, I shoped around and compared before I spent my money. Yes I was determined to have a mustang after all these years, but no matter how much I like the idea of a new Mustanbg, that rendering and the others I have seen would have kill any thoughts of a new purchase. Sorry Ford, I really like your company, i like the way you treat your customers and most important I like the products you make. I have always been a huge fan of the 4.6L modular engine and it’s derivites, but be that as it may, I could not consider purchaseing your new 2015 Ford Mustang. I’m really glade I jumped thru the hopes I had to, to purchase my 2013 Boss 302.

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JPotter

30. Dec, 2012

Fsailure imminent…
Take an American icon, turn it into something some EurAsian would want…Sure, it may sell a few over there, but it won’t work here. Another American institution bites the dust, and for what? To satisfy the penis envy of a few EurAsians….It was nice knowing you, Mustang…

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SMinGA

02. Jan, 2013

Please don’t make it a look like a family car, there are those of us that enjoy the hot rod styling, look, and performance of a sports car!

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