2015 Aussie Mustang

[albanycobra]

With the release of the Mustang in Oz next year I am thinking the Cobra budget is going to go to a new Mustang now......

Anyone else planning on getting one?

[BJ's Snake]

Thinking pretty seriously about it. It looks the goods.

Cheers

[damage]

The thought was there but I got all patriotic and bought a GTF

[boxhead]

I am hoping Chrysler bring something other than the 300C out.

[beauies]

If dodge brought in the Challenger SRT Hellcats, i might seriously think about putting my name down on one of them.

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[albanycobra]

I love the Stang, had a 66 and my fav is a 68 fastback.

If the pricing is not crazy then I'm in. I want bright red, black 19's and 5.0l coyote with 6 spd man.

Thinking i will get my new 40 painted some colour so they match in the shed.

[David Hodgson]

Hope it's not this.....







This would be better....

[sambo]

Originally Posted by boxhead

I am hoping Chrysler bring something other than the 300C out.

My mate is an area sales manager for Jeep/Chrysler and he said there is a new muscle car "on the boat" arriving here soon. He can't say which model but my guess is the Dodge Challenger.

[letsboogie351]

This will make life interesting for the boy racers if it is left on our version of the Mustang

"There's also a controversial option for the Mustang GT -- an automatic burnout feature, or electronic line locker. It's already been criticised by one Australian police force and Ford Australia cannot confirm its local arrival, as it is yet to lock in local Mustang specification and pricing details".

When the 2015 Ford Mustang launches in Australia in the second half of 2015 it will mark the return of the one of the world’s most famous muscle cars, and it could be offered with a semi-autonomous burnout system.

Ford has released new info and a two minute video on the new Mustang’s electronic burnout control system, dubbed electronic line-lock, which allows drivers to execute perfect burnouts, stationary or rolling.

Drivers simply switch on the electronic line-lock system, then push the brake pedal in, which only engages the front brakes. The driver can then let off the brakes and the system automatically maintains front brake pressure, allowing the driver to remove his/her foot and apply throttle, causing the rear wheels to spin.

No balancing of pedals or dual-footed manoeuvres necessary.

Ford says the system that enables line-lockers, smokies, skids, speedoolies - you name it - is intended for race track or drag strip use only.

The new electronic line-lock system could be controversial if offered in Australia, where several states' anti-hoon laws can see drivers fined, lose their licences and have their cars impounded for offences such as excessive acceleration, burnouts, dangerous driving and so forth on public roads.

Ford Australia’s brand communications manager Neil McDonald would neither confirm nor deny if the new system would be offered on Australian-delivered Ford Mustangs.

"We’re sorting through the specification and detail," he told motoring.com.au. "I don’t know if we’re getting it because we’re still a long way out from the car’s launch."

McDonald said he had no opinion over whether the new system would encourage hoon driving behaviour.

"These features like those found on many other performance cars are intended for track use only," he stated.

Victoria Police, which enforces Victoria’s strict anti-hoon laws, expressed concern over the new system.

A spokesperson for Victoria Police told motoring.com.au "Victoria Police does not condone any vehicle accessories or driver behaviour which compromise road safety or which infer that driving in an inappropriate manner is permissible or acceptable under any circumstances."

Although Victoria Police was careful to say such a feature wouldn't be illegal, it warned that motorists who used systems such as the electronic line-locker on public roads would be breaking the law. It clearly placed the onus on drivers to conduct themselves in a responsible way on the road.

"Were vehicles with this feature to be made available in Victoria then drivers who perform burnouts are likely to lose their vehicle for 30 days in the first instance for using it. Repeat offenders may find they lose their vehicle permanently and face significant fines or a criminal record," said the spokesperson.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by letsboogie351

"Victoria Police does not condone any vehicle accessories or driver behaviour which compromise road safety or which infer that driving in an inappropriate manner is permissible or acceptable under any circumstances."

With the logic stated above I can only conclude that they'd be rid of the accelerator pedal and any numbers on the speedo that read above 110kph.
(ie: The current max speed allowed in VIC)

I mean those numbers are just baiting and tempting drivers really aren't they?!

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On a separate note the reason I like and own a COBRA is because it lacks all these BS superfluous gimmicks Ie. Cruise control, electronic this, that and the other.

Line lock - another ingenious solution to a problem that never existed.
Puh-leease!

Rant over. Just my humble 2cents.
You're all welcome to round down and disregard.

[Rog246]

Jeez, you're not becoming a bit cynical are you ?
I mean, everyone knows that traffic fines are a tax and not a penalty.
In reality they could stop speeding tomorrow if they choose to.
First offence-$5000 fine loose licence AND car for 6 months !
2nd offence $10,000 fine, 6 months in Jail and forfeit your car, and you can never get a license to drive again EVER.
They will never do it of course, because they won't get re-elected.
Although I'm in QLD I really do sympathise with you guys in NSW & Vic. Its bad enough here but nothing like what you guys have to put up with.
QLD Police stats on the road toll have shown in the past 10-15 yrs that speeding can (maybe or could) be DIRECTLY contributable to less than 18% of fatal accidents. If there is NO satifactory cause/explanation-then they were speeding !!
This political annoucement authorised by one cranky Cee Uo Next Tuesday

[albanycobra]

Im gunna hit dat burn out button straight outta the dealership....YEAH.....

[jcraigau]

I want a "speedoolies" button too... :-)

[tkb289]

I took these photos last August at the Monterey Historic races at Laguna Seca. I would assume that the Mustang coming to Australia would be like these, other than of course being built with RHD. Would there have to be other modifications for the Australian market for emissions or safety requirements?

The display showing the underside of the car was quite unique, provides a peek at the IRS setup. They also had the Ford Mustang I on display, always nice to see where it all started.


- Tim

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[albanycobra]

Nice, thanks for taking the time to post.

[Aussie Mike]

I reckon we'll probably be getting this



Cheers

[guye]

Boo hoo Mike! Well that won't keep us Aussie blokes happy now, will it!? Now if it had 4 more cyl and kept the turbo, well....

[Aussie Mike]

The reason I think we'll get it is that they put that same ecoboost motor in the Falcon.

[deano59]

from the front it looks like a new skyline

[itempany]

What would be the power to weight ratio. Might be underpowered for body size do you think? I have a toyota sportivo as everyday car and I wish I had the v6 at least