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03-16-2010, 09:34 AM
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Not only does Ford's new 5.0-liter V8 for the 2011 Mustang GT make incredible amounts of horsepower, but it also achieves best-in-class fuel economy. Thanks in part to a new six-speed transmission and Ford's Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT), it gets 17/26 mpg (city/highway) with the automatic and 18/25 mpg with the manual. This is an improvement over the 15/22 mpg (auto) and 15/23 (manual) rating for the old 4.6-liter V8, while delivering almost 100 more horsepower. The V6 Mustang also gets a class-best rating of 19/31 mpg (automatic)
In comparison, the new 2011 Mustang GT edges out the Camaro SS which has a rating of 16/25 mpg with the auto and 16/24 mpg with the automatic.
We're sure most Mustang GT shoppers won't be too concerned with fuel economy numbers, but less money spent at the pumps is always a good thing – especially if you're looking to throw on a few aftermarket parts.
More: Ford Mustang GT Gets Best-In-Class 17-MPG City, 26-MPG Highway (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/03/ford-mustang-gt-gets-best-in-class-17-mpg-city-26-mpg-highway.html) on AutoGuide.com
Not only does Ford's new 5.0-liter V8 for the 2011 Mustang GT make incredible amounts of horsepower, but it also achieves best-in-class fuel economy. Thanks in part to a new six-speed transmission and Ford's Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT), it gets 17/26 mpg (city/highway) with the automatic and 18/25 mpg with the manual. This is an improvement over the 15/22 mpg (auto) and 15/23 (manual) rating for the old 4.6-liter V8, while delivering almost 100 more horsepower. The V6 Mustang also gets a class-best rating of 19/31 mpg (automatic)
In comparison, the new 2011 Mustang GT edges out the Camaro SS which has a rating of 16/25 mpg with the auto and 16/24 mpg with the automatic.
We're sure most Mustang GT shoppers won't be too concerned with fuel economy numbers, but less money spent at the pumps is always a good thing – especially if you're looking to throw on a few aftermarket parts.
More: Ford Mustang GT Gets Best-In-Class 17-MPG City, 26-MPG Highway (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/03/ford-mustang-gt-gets-best-in-class-17-mpg-city-26-mpg-highway.html) on AutoGuide.com