by when will the 2012 mustang info be released
12-18-2010, 06:52 PM
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by when will the 2012 mustang info be released
anyone know by when ford might release these details? im sure the mustang v6 is gonna get a descent hp bump just like the camaro did.
im still saving up so idk if i should wait and see what the improvements are and so forth.
also does anyone know if sync works with android phones?
im still saving up so idk if i should wait and see what the improvements are and so forth.
also does anyone know if sync works with android phones?
12-18-2010, 07:26 PM
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I use an original Motorola Droid, and it works perfectly. The Sync also syncs it not only as a mobile phone, but as an audio device. So if I have my music on it, and for whatever reason I forgot my iPod Touch at home, I can listen to that music (and even control track forward / back / pause / play) with my Shaker 500 system. Granted, the audio quality through Bluetooth isn't quite up to par with syncing my iPod with the USB cable, but it's good enough.
12-18-2010, 08:32 PM
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I got that info from the official 2012 Mustang order guide. The Horsepower across the board is the same, just the GT500 has recaro seats now and some other stuff.
Remember, Ford does not need to play the horsepower game that both Chevy and Dodge are playing, because the Mustang weighs much less than both the Camaro and Challenger so unless both companies bump horsepower substantially the Mustang will still be faster. Just think of HP numbers as the newest marketing tool for car makers. People usually just go for big HP numbers and don't read much into the more important facts.
Remember, Ford does not need to play the horsepower game that both Chevy and Dodge are playing, because the Mustang weighs much less than both the Camaro and Challenger so unless both companies bump horsepower substantially the Mustang will still be faster. Just think of HP numbers as the newest marketing tool for car makers. People usually just go for big HP numbers and don't read much into the more important facts.
12-18-2010, 09:13 PM
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Well said, Ace.
Even with the boost on-paper for the V6 Camaro (obviously only for marketing as no engine changes have been made) it doesn't help them one bit where it counts, in performance, even if the new numbers are accurate. The 2011 V6 Mustang is still superior. Even the standard V6 2.73 auto is faster than the V6 Camaro on the quarter-mile. And with no changes to the Camaro, it will be the same, unless they actually do a real change. I mean, I like the Camaro and respect it, but it just doesn't stand up to the Mustang anymore. So, we'll be seeing aggressive marketing from GM, trying to play the numbers gain with their "paper boost", but we won't see any real changes.
Even with the boost on-paper for the V6 Camaro (obviously only for marketing as no engine changes have been made) it doesn't help them one bit where it counts, in performance, even if the new numbers are accurate. The 2011 V6 Mustang is still superior. Even the standard V6 2.73 auto is faster than the V6 Camaro on the quarter-mile. And with no changes to the Camaro, it will be the same, unless they actually do a real change. I mean, I like the Camaro and respect it, but it just doesn't stand up to the Mustang anymore. So, we'll be seeing aggressive marketing from GM, trying to play the numbers gain with their "paper boost", but we won't see any real changes.
12-18-2010, 09:29 PM
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Hmm, lets see.
Challenger V6 - 3,720
Mustang V6 - 3,453
Camaro V6 - 3,780
Challenger V8 - 4,132
Mustang V8 - 3,605
Camaro V8 - 3,849
That is a pretty good weight difference, and a 5 or 10 more horses under the hood won't help them get anywheres quicker.
Challenger V6 - 3,720
Mustang V6 - 3,453
Camaro V6 - 3,780
Challenger V8 - 4,132
Mustang V8 - 3,605
Camaro V8 - 3,849
That is a pretty good weight difference, and a 5 or 10 more horses under the hood won't help them get anywheres quicker.
