2011 V6 Performance Package - (Track Pack)
It's about **** time Ford got rid of that POS 4.0L V6. The 3.5/3.7 DOHC family is capable of well over 300 hp naturally aspirated, but Ford took way too long getting that motor available for smaller cars. The Fusion finally gets the 3.5 in the Fusion Sport, and the Mustang at least gets a 305 hp this time around. This isn't exactly a revolutionary design, since GM beat Ford to the bunch with a 300 hp / ~30 MPG V6 in the Camaro, but its at least a start for Ford.
Dave
It's Ford's fault for not distributing the 3.5/3.7 to a larger variety of models earlier. The 3.0 Duratec and 4.0L Cologne V6s have had it, they should have been obsoleted 5-10 years ago. The fact is the competition has had the upper hand with V6 engines for at least the past decade. Nissan's 3.5L V6 made 300+ hp and their new 3.7L V6 makes 330 hp. GM's V6 engines have been very reliable and fuel efficient. A Malibu, Impala, or G6 can get 29-30+ MPG highway without anything fancy.
It's Ford's fault for not distributing the 3.5/3.7 to a larger variety of models earlier. The 3.0 Duratec and 4.0L Cologne V6s have had it, they should have been obsoleted 5-10 years ago. The fact is the competition has had the upper hand with V6 engines for at least the past decade. Nissan's 3.5L V6 made 300+ hp and their new 3.7L V6 makes 330 hp. GM's V6 engines have been very reliable and fuel efficient. A Malibu, Impala, or G6 can get 29-30+ MPG highway without anything fancy.
I'm just talking about the hear and now...remember 3-5 years ago Ford just wanted to build SUV's and trucks.
To be honest..I would love to see Ford build a 370hp version of this motor, 100hp/litre. Show Porsche and BMW that they aren't the only ones that can build these. The new 3.8H6 in the 997S is now at 385hp with a factory kit that bumps this up over 400hp. Granted they cost an arm and a leg. However, this motor with DFI has recorded up to 33mpg is a test that was done..it got over 21 city! Car runs low 12's @116mph, 186mph and gets this kind of mileage...we can dream can't we.
Dave
Will the Performance Pack be available with the V6 Convertible models?
And any guesses on price? I'm guessing either $995 if Ford wants to be really nice, or more likely $1295.
And any guesses on price? I'm guessing either $995 if Ford wants to be really nice, or more likely $1295.

Well it should be going into production in August or September ("late summer"), so I hope we know something more by May or June.
I am not a mustang guy, but this performance pack has got me really interested in one. However it's really disappointing to have to wait until job 2 or August until these hit dealers when its just an off the shelf V8 chassis with a 3.7 motor, wheels and brake pads(?). I also wish the rims were 18s and not 19s because it just makes tires more expensive. Price is $1995 according to Car and Driver, for those still looking.
Last edited by controler; Apr 5, 2010 at 07:22 PM.
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