Ford 3.5L V6: Production of Ford's most powerful V6 begins
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Ford 3.5L V6: Production of Ford's most powerful V6 begins
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If Ford produces the right vehicles to put that engine in, it could be an incredibly successful motor for the company. No more 200 hp engines in the same class as other campanies' 240 hp motors (like the Honda).
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The Fusion does OK without it (though I agree it would certainly benefit from the 3.5), I'd rather they concentrated on getting this in the vehicles that need it, like the Edge and 500.
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
The Fusion does OK without it (though I agree it would certainly benefit from the 3.5), I'd rather they concentrated on getting this in the vehicles that need it, like the Edge and 500.
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Originally Posted by 05MustangFanII
The 3.5 would be PERFECT for the next-gen ranger.
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Why is the 500 more of a priority? Is it to make up for the bland exterior?
Ford invested a lot of time and money in the fivehundred and it's not selling quite as well as they hoped, partly because it's not very fast. If they put a better engine it in, it may jumpstart sales.
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I dont think putting the new engine in the 500 will solve too much. It will make it tons better, but the looks are just not eye-catching. Then again, I gotta think about the people that would be buying it, and what they look for Ionno
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Originally Posted by thezeppelin8
I dont think putting the new engine in the 500 will solve too much. It will make it tons better, but the looks are just not eye-catching. Then again, I gotta think about the people that would be buying it, and what they look for Ionno
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Originally Posted by TomServo92
They're in the process of doing a restyle right now. The combination of more inspired styling along with a more powerful engine ought to help get the sales numbers up.
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I've never actually driven one, but from what I've read/seen, it's a pretty nice car. It's comfortable, has lots of interior & trunk space, and rides well. It also has a 6-sp auto and cvt, which are big selling points.
The biggest knock on the fivehundred has been how slow it is compared to it's competitors. The Accord makes 260 hp and the new Camry is 267 I think, but the fivehundred, while weighing in at almost 3700 lbs, makes just 200 hp. That's a problem. With a better engine and more distinctive design, it could be a winner.
The biggest knock on the fivehundred has been how slow it is compared to it's competitors. The Accord makes 260 hp and the new Camry is 267 I think, but the fivehundred, while weighing in at almost 3700 lbs, makes just 200 hp. That's a problem. With a better engine and more distinctive design, it could be a winner.
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