The 2015 Ford Mustang has been fully revealed, ushering in a new generation of the American automaker’s signature sports car.


Sporting an all-new chassis, the 2015 Ford Mustang has seen its roof lowered 1.5 inches, the hood 1.3 inches and the dashboard about 2.8 inches for a much sleeker design compared to its predecessor. It also sports independent rear suspension, a first for mainstream Mustang models. While traditional Mustang enthusiasts will groan over the thought that the Mustang no longer has a solid rear axle, Ford promises that the independent rear suspension improves handling, ride and steering precision on the all-new ‘Stang.

As for powerplants, the 2015 Mustang will come standard with a 3.7-liter V6 with 300 hp while a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine will be available with at least 305 hp, according to Ford. Then of course, there’s the top-of-the-line 5.0-liter V8 that will be rated at “more than 420 hp,” though official specifications have not been announced.

Tweaks were also made to the front roof pillars in order to offer better front visibility on the 2015 Mustang while the passenger airbag has been moved to the glove box door, getting rid of the separate panel typically found on the dashboard. As for the convertible model, which will be released nearly at the same time as the coupe, Ford boasts that it’ll have the fastest top on the market lowering or raising in just seven seconds. The convertible will be operable at speeds up to 5 mph.

And while minor, it’s worth mentioning that the 2015 Mustang’s front seats now feature “memory recline,” which will return to the driver’s preferred seating position after being moved forward in order to get the rear passengers out of the coupe.

 

Ohh! That's a suprising look. Almost reminiscent of the fast backs. Looks nice.

 

I like the current mustangs, not sure about this one yet. Front reminds me a lot of the fusion, which is nice, but not sure if it belong on a mustang. Maybe it'll grow on me in time.

 

Not being a Mustang fan, I really liked the retro look they started I think in 2005. But I was not much of a fan of the re-style they did a couple years ago (sloping some of the front and rear of the car).

This one, I'm indifferent on and think it needs seeing in person.

But the interior does not look bad.

I like the wheels, but I've had a thing for good 10-spoke wheels for a while now. lol.

 

The front end leaves me with mixed feelings...it will probably grow on me over time. Just seems so "new Ford look" to me and not very unique to the Mustang. Still a good looking car though.

I'm curious what the MPG with be on the 2.3L Ecoboost. That could be a pretty sweet power plant for those looking for a nice blend of power and fuel economy.

 

A 4 banger in a mustang makes me want to vommit.... save the eco boost for ricey cars. I realize everyone has their own opinion but its a muscle car... The front end seems to be going the same route as the early 2000's

 

I can see where you are coming from completely...but if a Turbo 4 is making more HP and Torque than the standard 6, I don't see it anymore disgraceful than a 6 cyl in a Mustang.

The best option in any muscle car is a nice sounding V8!!! LOL

 

I really think I need to see one in person. Especially since the production car will probably be less dramatic. Like in 2008 when they unveiled the Camaro, it looked a little more dramatic than the one that I have in my driveway.

It just looks like a different car to me, kind of reminiscent of a Nissan to me.

 

Thoes only make more hp in the higher end. The turbo will be picking up A LOT of that slack and off the line it will be like pushing a cruise liner with an outboard. Maybe that's exagerating but you get the idea. The 6 cyl makes sense cause its like "hey, I look good but I don't wanna pay the insurance and gas prices" they still can take a lot of cars off the line.

 

The ecoboost has actually been using a pretty small turbo with hardly any lag. They are probably going to be pretty quick cars.