2015 Ford Mustang weight leaked; GT adds less than 100 pounds

It's not the end of the world for Mustang performance enthusiasts after all

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The 2015 Ford Mustang will not be a porky fellow like previously thought. 

After weeks of wild speculation and car-forum freak-outs, it's finally here. No, not the 2015 Ford Mustang -- the 2015 Mustang curb weight. Despite concerns about a possible 300-pound weight gain over the previous model, the reality is a far more modest gain: between 2 and 90 pounds, depending on the model and configuration.

A dealer manual leaked by mustangg6.com breaks down weight gains for the 2015 Ford Mustang V6 and GT models and, considering the addition of a multilink independent rear suspension (replacing the classic live axle), the 2015 model's bloat is minimal.

Manual versions of the 2015 GT model will see gains of 86 pounds (3,704 pounds total); automatics will see an additional 52 pounds (3,727). Convertible versions of the GT will add 90 pounds (3,825) for the manual and 60 pounds (3,852) for the automatic.

V6 variants will also see weight gains in the form of 25 pounds (3,526 pounds) for the manual-equipped hardtop, and just 6 pounds (3,529) for the automatic version. Convertible V6's will gain 14 pounds (3,644 pounds) in manual form and a negligible 2 pounds (3,654) in automatic guise.

A new addition for 2015, Ford's four-cylinder turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines will also be added to the Mustang lineup. Manual versions of the EcoBoost will come in just a hair below the V6 variants at 3,517 pounds for the Fastback versions and 3,642 for the convertible. For those who check the automatic option box, weights will be 3,512 pounds for the Fastback and 3,661 for the convertible respectively.