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Following yesterday’s news that the 2015 GT350 Mustang will be limited to a total of 137 units, today its option pricing was also leaked on the internet.

2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

Here are the details:

2015 GT350

Technology Package (magnetic ride control, navigation, 2-zone climate control, heated/air-conditioned leather seats, leather-upholstery): $7500
Track Package: $6500
Navigation: $795
Painted black roof: $695
Triple Yellow paint: $495.
Top stripes: $475

2015 GT350R

R Package (on top of GT350): $3500
SVT Touring Package: $3,000
Navigation: $795
Painted Black roof: $695
Top stripes: $475

Today Ford announced the engine and weight specifications about its newly redesigned 2015 Mustang. Below are some highlights:

– 3.7L V6: 300 hp, 280 lb-ft of torque (down 5 hp compared to the current model); 3,526 lbs (MT) and 3,530 lbs (AT); MSRP starts at $24,425
– 2.3L EcoBoost turbo I4: 310 hp, 320 lb-ft of torque; 3,532 lbs (MT) and 3,524 lbs (AT)
– GT 5.0L V8: 435 hp, 400 lb-ft of torque; 3,705 lbs (MT) and 3,729 lbs (AT)

There is also a Performance Pack option available for both the EcoBoost and 5.0 V8 trim. The option pack includes:

– retuned suspension with revised springs, bushings and mono-tube rear shocks
– thicker rear sway bar
– K-brace (that connects the s...

There is a rumor saying the redesigned 2015 Mustang will gain around 200 – 300 lb of weights, now it seems this is not true. Below is the official curb weight of all models of the 2015 Mustang:

2015 Ecoboost Manual: 3517 (Convertible: 3642)
2015 Ecoboost Automatic: 3512 (Convertible: 3661)

2015 V6 Manual: 3526 (Convertible: 3644)
2015 V6 Automatic: 3529 (Convertible: 3654)

2015 GT Manual: 3704 (Convertible: 3825)
2015 GT Automatic: 3727(Convertible: 3852)

For your reference, below is the current 2014 model curb weights:

2014 V6 Manual: 3501 (Convertible: 3630)
2014 V6 Automatic: 3523 (Convertible: 3652)

2014 GT Manual: 3618 (Convertible: 3735)
2014 GT Automatic: 3675(Conv...

The biggest change to the 2015 Mustang will be its independent rear suspension, and also structural enhancement to increase the car body rigidity and also the crash protection to its occupants.

But this comes with a price – we just heard that compared to the current generation Mustang, the newly redesigned car will be 200 – 300 lbs heavier.

For sports cars we obviously do not want extra weight. We hope this will not impact the performance of the new Mustang.

2015 model year for the Ford Mustang will be on a completely new platform, which incorporates a Mustang-first-ever independent rear suspension (actually that suspension, similar to the Ford Fusion, is a quite high-end design, which only appears on luxury cars such as the BMW 5/7 series).

Another good news for Mustang fans is this long rumored 50th anniversary edition. Previously some folks claimed Ford will be “all out” for this special product, now it appears that Ford does not throw too many massages on this special edition, except some cosmetic changes, and maybe several ponies extra on the engine...