How much does the new V6 mustang weigh? Is it more or less?

 

No one knows. Lighter engine, probably heavier transmission. Will probably be close to a wash.

 

I heard the weight gains were going to be minimal.

 

What we know so far....

1:The V6 with the Performance Package will be under 3500lb.
2:The V6 with Performance Package will be at least a little heavier the a base V6 due to the larger wheels, sway-bars, brakes, etc.....so some V6 models will weigh in at considerably less than that.
3:A Mustang V6 will weigh at least 300lb less than a comparably equipped V6 Camaro.

Ford also commented in their press release that the 2011 Mustang has undergone a 'slimming down', which would be in line with what we have been hearing for months now, and we have long know that the 3.76L V6 weighs less than the old Cologne V6, so the car could actually weigh less than the old one. That said, the generic details above are all we really have right now.

 

A couple of the unknowns are how much more (if any) the new 6-spd transmission weighs than the current 5-speed, and which rear end will be used, if the 8.8 is used with the new V6, it is documented to weigh a fair bit more than the current 7.5.

The dual exhaust will also weigh more than the current single, and as mentioned, the suspension and larger wheels will also add weight.

 

I would say that it will be the same-ish. The 3.7 will be lighter than the 4.0 but with the larger breaks, more exhaust etc they will probably balance out.

 

Yeah... mass neutral, I can get onboard with that, hopefully it will be about the same with the GT.

 

The GT will have to be heavier. The 4.6L 3v is an all aluminum, light engine. Maybe the engines weight near the same, but add the bigger brakes, 6 speed etc, I don't see how it could get all that and not gain weight.

 

5.0 is all Al too. I'm thinking the 5.0 will be really close to the weight of the '10. If it is heavier it won't be by much. There are lots of ways to trim weight.

 

the new 5.0 is rumored to have some new tech that allows for weight savings. I heard something about cylinder sleeves saving a total of like 40 pounds or something insane like that. In addition, the motor has a wider angle and lower deck because it doesn't have to fit in a stupid front wheel drive lincoln like the 4.6 did. The angle allows for tidier packaging. Not sure on all the specifics, but I would not be surprised if it weighed the same or even less despite larger displacement.

 

I recall hearing the 5.0 would weigh less as well. Internet fodder beware.

 

It won't lose weight overall.
But it won't gain a boatload either...similarly optioned vs 2010

 

Hey Boomer! What about the motor specifically?

 

I dont see where they would change the V from anything other than 90 degrees, you have balancing issues that crop up when you change that on a V8. I think the biggest area is probably the cylinderheads. The 2v heads were pretty big, the 3v heads fairly compact, and the 4v heads are just plain monsterous for the MOD motors. In comparison IIRC the Coyote is using a fairly compact 4v design (hopefully without to much compromise). Also juggling the bore and stroke as well as connecting rod and piston design can yield some results there to.

I suspect that the Coyote sans heads is probably wee bit wider and longer if the bores are bigger, but shorter in overall height. None of which is a really problem thanks to the need for fitting that monster of a 5.4 4V S/C mill in the S-197's engine bay.

While I'd like to see the GT stay pretty much in the 3500 lbs range, even if for some reason it comes in close to the V6 Camaro's curb weight, I'd still call it a win since the car will have more torque and horsepower than GM's V6.

 

Sorry don't know the weight of the motor itself.

 

The guy who originally posted the "Decent video of 2011 v6" on youtube claims that he works for Ford. I asked him about the curb weight and if that was the new Race Red and he says, "Curb weights are still estimated as it hasn't been put through all the official testing and things can change before it goes on sale. That said, at this time, estimated base curb weight for the manual and automatic coupe is 3,750lbs. I think that is the new Race Red and it looks really good in person!". Not sure if he is telling the truth or if he's just yanking our chain. You can read his actual comment on youtube for yourself.

 

Can't be true. Curb weight for the 2010 V6 with manual trans is right around 3400 lbs, no way Ford would add 350 lbs to the car, especially when they've said the V6 with the Performance Package will weigh less than 3500 lbs. The standard V6 with manual trans should come in around 3450 lbs or so, not 3750 lbs.

 

That's what I was thinking. Just thought i'd share to you guys what this guy said. It would be scary if it was correct though considering that the GT may gain more pounds as well.

 

This car will weigh 3750 with my big but in it! Can't wait to test drive one.

 

On Wikipedia it says the 3.7L weighs 40 lbs less than the 4.0.