jokerstars

I found a torque curve graph of the old V6 and I'm wondering what the new 2011's torque curve looks like. Anyone got a chart?

Here's the 2010 V6 for comparison.

GT40 2

Has the 2011 been dynoed yet?

fritzOSU03

They were both Dyno'd by Motor Trend but it seems they only released the 5.0 curve, IIRC.

fritzOSU03

I just sent a PM to Edward Loh over at Motor Trend to see if they have the charts. I'll post if I hear anything back.

hawkeye18

Jeez, I'm glad you said that was a '10 V6... i about **** when I saw that torque curve! That is just horrible... it's like a truck motor.

eci

It IS a truck motor!

Flagstang

so was the vipers..

Fazm

i know, i hate the 4.0 doesnt make jack **** for torque, i mean look how little i was making on pump gas.

Flagstang

jokerstars

bump?

mcate

I test drove a 2011 V6 Mustang auto today. Pretty interesting. Punch it from a dead stop & it acts like a typical V6. Probably wouldn't break the tires loose. But around 3500 rpm it REALLY wakes up. I let it redline shift (6800) all the way to 85 or 90 mph. Not your mom & dad's V6 for sure. It loves to rev.

fritzOSU03

Did you drive one with the standard rear end or did it have the optional 3.31?

mcate

I guess it was standard. Here's the window sticker:

http://services.forddirect.fordvehic...BP8AM1B5110577

fritzOSU03

Yeah, that's with the 2.73 (blah). The 3.31 should take care of the low end torque lag.

jokerstars

The 3.31's really make that big a difference off the line? The only part of my purchase I'm worrying about is that awesome acceleration feeling....don't wanna miss it.

fritzOSU03

Yes, the 3.31's will make a huge difference for off-the-line acceleration. They are a must on this car for anyone who actually enjoys driving.

corvettedreamin

And the 3.31 was my last "Yeah, I gotta have that" option on the car. I knew it would reduce fuel economy VERY SLIGHTLY but the trade off is SO worth it. For the money, definitely worth it. You'll feel it every time you take off.

David Young

The 2.73 rear gears are only there for the over 300 horsepower and over 30 miles per gallon (EPA) rating 'record'. I went with the 3.31 rear ratio. From what i've read, even with the 3.31 gear ratio the engine is only doing 1,800 r.p.m. at 60 m.p.h.

swissdan

Are 3.31 gears also on available on automatic trans???
From what I read on 2011 homepage I thought it was only for manual....

fritzOSU03

According to the order guide and Ford's B&P page, the 3.31 can be added to any V6 as long as it's not a vert.