2011 Mustang Info.
12/27/09, 10:21 PM
#23
Cobra R Member
Join Date: September 11, 2009
Posts: 1,774
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup. Tho I can't imagine it to be true...the body is 97% the same... the engine is only 10lbs heavier. Grossly over estimated- just as the v6 was.
12/27/09, 10:21 PM
#25
Member
Join Date: November 18, 2008
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It was like that on the V6 announcement too. It looks like just generic numbers.
12/27/09, 10:22 PM
#28
FR500 Member
Join Date: July 1, 2008
Location: Oxford, UK
Posts: 3,336
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
one more noteworthy pic.
Originally Posted by Ford
Development test engines and benchmarks included 5.0-liter blocks, employing different bore and stroke measurements, GT500 four-valve-per-cylinder heads and cams, various intake manifold runner configurations, differing compression ratios and a deep-sump oil pan. The team also evaluated Ford Racing’s 5.0-liter “Cammer” V-8 crate engine for transferable best practices.
Originally Posted by Ford
The resulting all-new aluminum four-valve-per-cylinder heads feature a compact roller finger follower valvetrain layout leaving more room for high-flow ports for free-breathing performance. Head structure was designed to support higher cylinder head pressures and cross-flow cooling for sustained high-rpm use. Head bolt size was increased from 11 to 12 millimeters to contain the higher combustion pressures.
The aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high rpm, such as a track-day outing for an enthusiastic owner and driver. Increased main bearing bulkhead widths and nodular iron cross-bolted main bearing caps with upsized bolts were also employed to accommodate the significant performance increase.
The aluminum block was developed for optimized windage and oil drainback under lateral conditions and high rpm, such as a track-day outing for an enthusiastic owner and driver. Increased main bearing bulkhead widths and nodular iron cross-bolted main bearing caps with upsized bolts were also employed to accommodate the significant performance increase.
Originally Posted by Ford
Specially designed tubular exhaust headers were developed to maximize exhaust pulse separation and improve flow. A team analyst actually fabricated the tubular headers in his home workshop, bringing the CAE design to life.
12/27/09, 10:23 PM
#30
GT Member
Join Date: September 20, 2008
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well,i was excited about the car for about 5 minutes....hmm,that was quick.I'll go back to drooling over the Challengers.
12/27/09, 10:24 PM
#31
MOTM Committee Member
12/27/09, 10:27 PM
#33
Swamp Donkey Aficionado
Join Date: November 23, 2006
Posts: 1,863
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Exactly. Where would the 2011 model have gained 300 pounds? The 5.0L weighs the same as the outgoing 4.6L 3V and the rest of the structure is carried over from 2010.
12/27/09, 10:28 PM
#35
Legacy TMS Member
Well it's interesting that they list the automatic equipped coupe and vert as the same weight. They could have added bracing and stiffening components to both models...but either way they shouldn't weigh the same.
12/27/09, 10:28 PM
#36
Banned
Join Date: August 16, 2006
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
12/27/09, 10:30 PM
#39
Swamp Donkey Aficionado
Join Date: November 23, 2006
Posts: 1,863
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
