I knew it would be coming to the Mustang eventually. I understand why the F-150 got it first, b/c its the most popular & profitable vehicle and its competition has gotten really aggressive with their MPG ratings.
But I figured Mustangs should be next b/c:
1. Its a sports car, lighter = faster, better handling/braking, etc. so for its buyers it makes a bigger difference. (more important of a selling point) AND
2. The new generation was gaining weight, so it needed it.
3. Competition is heating up in the sports car world. New vettes, other cars are using more aluminum, going lighter, more hp, etc.
So I saw this page & it was the first time I saw it specifically mentioned for the Mustang:
Ballpark math from what I was told at the Ford dealership about the F-150. The aluminum helps reduce body weight by about 750 lbs on a Supercrew cab. (or saves about 15% on 4,600 lbs)
Could you imagine shaving about 500+ lbs on a stock Mustang with out having to remove / sacrifice ANYTHING!!
Your car off the lot would be approx. 3,200 or less, with 435 hp. That would give you a stock 0-60 in about 4.0 seconds. I'm guessing stock 1/4 mile would be about 12 flat. I'm trying to be conservative/realistic with my numbers, so the actual #'s could be better. Either way, this could be HUGE and exciting times coming soon... or "eventually"!
I already know what my next 2 vehicles will probably be.
trade my 2012 FX2 for a 2016 F-150 FX2
then down the road... trade my 2014 GT Prem. Conv. for a 2018+ GT Prem. Conv.
If it goes by popularity (sales), then Escape, Fusion & Explorer will get the aluminum make over first.http://news.yahoo.com/ford-starts-production-aluminum-f-050545382.html said:
But I figured Mustangs should be next b/c:
1. Its a sports car, lighter = faster, better handling/braking, etc. so for its buyers it makes a bigger difference. (more important of a selling point) AND
2. The new generation was gaining weight, so it needed it.
3. Competition is heating up in the sports car world. New vettes, other cars are using more aluminum, going lighter, more hp, etc.
So I saw this page & it was the first time I saw it specifically mentioned for the Mustang:
WHEN IS "Eventually" ?!! :banghead:http://news.yahoo.com/ford-starts-production-aluminum-f-050545382.html said:
Ballpark math from what I was told at the Ford dealership about the F-150. The aluminum helps reduce body weight by about 750 lbs on a Supercrew cab. (or saves about 15% on 4,600 lbs)
Could you imagine shaving about 500+ lbs on a stock Mustang with out having to remove / sacrifice ANYTHING!!
Your car off the lot would be approx. 3,200 or less, with 435 hp. That would give you a stock 0-60 in about 4.0 seconds. I'm guessing stock 1/4 mile would be about 12 flat. I'm trying to be conservative/realistic with my numbers, so the actual #'s could be better. Either way, this could be HUGE and exciting times coming soon... or "eventually"!
I already know what my next 2 vehicles will probably be.
trade my 2012 FX2 for a 2016 F-150 FX2
then down the road... trade my 2014 GT Prem. Conv. for a 2018+ GT Prem. Conv.