2011+ Base Mustang Engine Choices.
#41
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After doing a little research, and hearing what more than a few 350Z's with aftermarket exhaust sound like, it appears that big V6's aren't impossible to make sing. Unfortunately, my opinion on how Nissan's engines sound in stock trim still hasn't changed. At full throttle they aren't bad, but below that they sound tinny and almost have a 'nasal' quality for lack of a better term. Just my opinion. Here's a clip of a stock 350Z for the curious so they can decide if I'm delusional or not.
http://www.youtube.com
Last edited by jsaylor; 3/18/08 at 10:16 PM.
#42
watch who you're dealing with there Tex...I can inderstand that you are in the "V8 mustangs are the only ones that should exist" camp....but that has never happened. What is you beef with smaller engines as long as the one you want is offered?..I could understand you being upset if more R&D $$$ go towards offering a more power V6 instead of a mid range V8..me too...but we just have to wait and see what happens, then make our decisions when our options are out in front of us...no amount of whining is going to change whats going to happen in the next 5 years from now. Those plans have already done been made.
#43
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Or I might suggest this clip -- www.youtube.com -- as I think it gives bit better sound (and notice what a thing of mechanical beauty that Alfa motor is).
#44
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GM is saying with the F5 expect a 300hp V6 and 400hp+ V8 with M6/A6 transmissions, alot of GM guys are drooling over a 300 V6 Camaro vs 300 V8 Mustang (nevermind the Camaro will probably be 200 pounds heavier if not more, although the M6/A6 trans will help a bit).
#45
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I'll take the V8s 320ftlbs of torque vs V6s 253/273ftlbs for the MFW
#46
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More folks buying V-6 Mustangs than V-8(s) ... Never happened in 65-73. I know I won't be buying one, and I'll stop giving Ford my business if they drop the V-8 again, I dont care what the consequences are. If Ford screws up another Mustang (like they did the BULLITT and the last T-bird) I'll go somewhere else, even if it is just to cause Ford to lose my business. They are going to build what I want or they can build for someone else.
Other than that I don't see why you are getting your britches in such a wad....All I here in this thread is the sound of the Wambulance....if you don't like it then go buy something else and put your money where your mouth is.
If you can't stand it that much then become a designer and go to work for Ford and make a difference from the inside. Everyone has different tastes and it is unrealistic to think that EVERYTHING Ford is going to produce is going to make YOU happy.
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I think your source is mistaken. The reality is that, while Mazda isn't a wholly owned subsidiary, it is run that way. The only caveat in their agreement is that they have to at least give the appearance of a partially autonomous Mazda. If Ford wanted the Mazda GTDi, they don't have to ask.
I was also told that Mark Fields still has a soft spot in his heart for his former Co. and didn't want to start any waves.
Maybe Ford could force the issue and take Mazda's engine, but there are always politics involved, and marketing strategies to consider.
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I was told that Mazda will not share the GDI 4 banger. Since Ford doesn't completely own Mazda, they(Mazda) doesn't always have to "give-in" to Ford.
I was also told that Mark Fields still has a soft spot in his heart for his former Co. and didn't want to start any waves.
Maybe Ford could force the issue and take Mazda's engine, but there are always politics involved, and marketing strategies to consider.
I was also told that Mark Fields still has a soft spot in his heart for his former Co. and didn't want to start any waves.
Maybe Ford could force the issue and take Mazda's engine, but there are always politics involved, and marketing strategies to consider.
#49
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I was told that Mazda will not share the GDI 4 banger. Since Ford doesn't completely own Mazda, they(Mazda) doesn't always have to "give-in" to Ford.
I was also told that Mark Fields still has a soft spot in his heart for his former Co. and didn't want to start any waves.
Maybe Ford could force the issue and take Mazda's engine, but there are always politics involved, and marketing strategies to consider.
I was also told that Mark Fields still has a soft spot in his heart for his former Co. and didn't want to start any waves.
Maybe Ford could force the issue and take Mazda's engine, but there are always politics involved, and marketing strategies to consider.
#50
with the higher fuel standards coming down the road in 2020, which isn't all that far away when you consider the lead time required to design, build, and road test a new engine, it isn't hard to imagine that ford would go with a four banger simply to get a legup on meeting the tighter fuel standards.
now for the reasons they wouldn't: if the 2010 mustang is simply a warmed over version of the current platform then it's going to be hard to use the 4 cylinder and reap any benefit in fuel savings, mainly due to the weight of the car. the biggesgt single factor to better performance (fuel, acceleration, handling) is weight. if the 2010 has a curb weight of 2700/2800 pounds then you're on track for the 4 banger...but i seriously doubt the weight of the 2010 will be much reduced over the c/g.
lastly, the cost of a turbo charged engine is quite a bit more than a standard engine..the internals of a turbo motor, the extra add-ons for radiators for cooling the intake, extra oil capacity, the turbo. ford, i think, will have a hard time spending thatkind of money on a base model and still make it price competitive.
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now for the reasons they wouldn't: if the 2010 mustang is simply a warmed over version of the current platform then it's going to be hard to use the 4 cylinder and reap any benefit in fuel savings, mainly due to the weight of the car. the biggesgt single factor to better performance (fuel, acceleration, handling) is weight. if the 2010 has a curb weight of 2700/2800 pounds then you're on track for the 4 banger...but i seriously doubt the weight of the 2010 will be much reduced over the c/g.
lastly, the cost of a turbo charged engine is quite a bit more than a standard engine..the internals of a turbo motor, the extra add-ons for radiators for cooling the intake, extra oil capacity, the turbo. ford, i think, will have a hard time spending thatkind of money on a base model and still make it price competitive.
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#51
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now for the reasons they wouldn't: if the 2010 mustang is simply a warmed over version of the current platform then it's going to be hard to use the 4 cylinder and reap any benefit in fuel savings, mainly due to the weight of the car. the biggesgt single factor to better performance (fuel, acceleration, handling) is weight. if the 2010 has a curb weight of 2700/2800 pounds then you're on track for the 4 banger...but i seriously doubt the weight of the 2010 will be much reduced over the c/g.
Originally Posted by justgreat
lastly, the cost of a turbo charged engine is quite a bit more than a standard engine..the internals of a turbo motor, the extra add-ons for radiators for cooling the intake, extra oil capacity, the turbo. ford, i think, will have a hard time spending that kind of money on a base model and still make it price competitive.
#52
Ford sells a lot of Mustangs, most are V6's. Their plan for all vehicles built in the future is to increase efficiency and weight reduction. I truly think there will be a I4 in the Mustang (base model) sometime in the near future.
I think there will also be a Duratec V6 in the near future....hopefully a 280-300 HP 3.5 DGI as an option.
I think there will be a V8 option for years to come...maybe the new 5.0 @ 400 HP.
I think before long the mainstream performance Mustang (i.e. GT) will be powered by a TT 3.5 or 3.7 @ 350 HP.
The writing is on the wall folks, gas is $4.00+ in some places in the US and rising, it cost me $44.00 to fill up my Z4 today. I remember paying .52 cents a gallon when I first started driving.
In 10 years I would bet 75% of the cars sold in the USA will be Plug-in Hybrids. We will still have our beloved Mustang even when they stop making Camaro's and Challenger's again, and they will be performance machines, no mater what they are powered by. Don't you think a 2700# car with 300+ HP will still roast the hides???
I think there will also be a Duratec V6 in the near future....hopefully a 280-300 HP 3.5 DGI as an option.
I think there will be a V8 option for years to come...maybe the new 5.0 @ 400 HP.
I think before long the mainstream performance Mustang (i.e. GT) will be powered by a TT 3.5 or 3.7 @ 350 HP.
The writing is on the wall folks, gas is $4.00+ in some places in the US and rising, it cost me $44.00 to fill up my Z4 today. I remember paying .52 cents a gallon when I first started driving.
In 10 years I would bet 75% of the cars sold in the USA will be Plug-in Hybrids. We will still have our beloved Mustang even when they stop making Camaro's and Challenger's again, and they will be performance machines, no mater what they are powered by. Don't you think a 2700# car with 300+ HP will still roast the hides???
#53
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Yeah that will help with the M5 in the Mustang (then again all that M6/IRS and big wheels certainly will suck power, I don't know about the V6, but the V8 F5 looks to be running 245/45R20, unless GM is employing something special for the wheels to keep weight in check, thats gonna hurt acceleration)
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