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11-30-2009, 09:57 AM
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Ford has officially announced that it will debut an all-new V6 engine for the 2011 Mustang at the LA Auto Show later this week. The new engine is smaller, displacing just 3.7-liters compared to the old 4.0-liter mill, but power is up significantly. In fact, power is way up with the new motor getting a bump from 210-hp to 305-hp! Torque is up too, by 40 ticks to 280 ft-lbs. Full power comes on at 6500 rpm with full torque at 4250 rpm. Plus, Ford says the new engine will deliver 19/30 mpg (city/highway) with a six-speed automatic or 18/29 mpg with a six-speed manual. Yup, finally a six-speed for the Mustang.
And as though all this we're good enough, the all-aluminum block weighs less than the old 4.0-liter engine.
To achieve all these improvements, the motor uses Ford's Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). Essentially, this is the same engine that Ford first used in the Lincoln MKS.
Perhaps most importantly, however, is the fact that this new engine trumps that found in the new Camaro – by 1-hp. That certainly isn't much, but by being able to make the claim is certain to help Ford win back some sales from Chevy. And in Ford's smaller and lighter package, performance will no doubt put the Mustang ahead of the Camaro.
As exciting as this new V6 engine news is, we are still awaiting confirmation from Ford on an all-new 400-plus horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine for the Mustang GT. Be sure to follow AutoGuide's live LA Auto Show coverage starting December 2nd.
More: LA Preview: Ford Gives 2011 Mustang New 3.7-Liter Engine With 305-HP (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/11/la-preview-ford-gives-2011-mustang-new-3-7-liter-engine-with-305-hp.html) on AutoGuide.com
AutoGuide's Live 2009 LA Auto Show Coverage Starts Here December 2nd (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-shows/2009-la-auto-show-coverage-1223.html)
Ford has officially announced that it will debut an all-new V6 engine for the 2011 Mustang at the LA Auto Show later this week. The new engine is smaller, displacing just 3.7-liters compared to the old 4.0-liter mill, but power is up significantly. In fact, power is way up with the new motor getting a bump from 210-hp to 305-hp! Torque is up too, by 40 ticks to 280 ft-lbs. Full power comes on at 6500 rpm with full torque at 4250 rpm. Plus, Ford says the new engine will deliver 19/30 mpg (city/highway) with a six-speed automatic or 18/29 mpg with a six-speed manual. Yup, finally a six-speed for the Mustang.
And as though all this we're good enough, the all-aluminum block weighs less than the old 4.0-liter engine.
To achieve all these improvements, the motor uses Ford's Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). Essentially, this is the same engine that Ford first used in the Lincoln MKS.
Perhaps most importantly, however, is the fact that this new engine trumps that found in the new Camaro – by 1-hp. That certainly isn't much, but by being able to make the claim is certain to help Ford win back some sales from Chevy. And in Ford's smaller and lighter package, performance will no doubt put the Mustang ahead of the Camaro.
As exciting as this new V6 engine news is, we are still awaiting confirmation from Ford on an all-new 400-plus horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine for the Mustang GT. Be sure to follow AutoGuide's live LA Auto Show coverage starting December 2nd.
More: LA Preview: Ford Gives 2011 Mustang New 3.7-Liter Engine With 305-HP (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/11/la-preview-ford-gives-2011-mustang-new-3-7-liter-engine-with-305-hp.html) on AutoGuide.com
AutoGuide's Live 2009 LA Auto Show Coverage Starts Here December 2nd (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-shows/2009-la-auto-show-coverage-1223.html)