Originally Posted by Clino

I'm still thinking that it would be smart to offer two versions of the V6.

One with roughly the same tune as the current FWD motor (275 ish) and the 315 hp performance version.

The Sport version could add dual exhaust, CAI, a tune, T Loc rear, and taller gears.

The 315hp version would fit nicely as a sort of "LX" or poor mans performance car. Great for those who want a bit of power, but either won't or can't move up to the GT. This still leaves the "secretary" base model for those who just want something that looks a bit sporty, but don't need a lot of power or care whos car is faster than whos. This is actually the majority of Mustang buyers.

I would love to see this.

Originally Posted by Blainestang

IMO, skip the two seperate tunes on the V6, and offer a 2.xL EcoBoost 4-cylinder as the BASE model.

Price it a significant amount less than the V6, and it will get GREAT gas mileage while still putting out 230-250hp and similar torque.

Not only would this be a value leader AND mileage leader in the Pony Car class, the turbo I4 and price could draw in some of the more "import" type buyers that would otherwise end up with a Civic Si, Mazdaspeed 3, etc.

Originally Posted by 1trickpony

I agree about the benefits a ecoboost 4 (fuel economy, tunability?) but I would concerned about pricing. It I think a ecoboost 4 costs about the same as the V6 so it would be difficult to price it a lot lower than the V6. If this is true, you'd be selling a ecoboost 4 for $22,000 and trying to sell a V6 for $24,000? The Chevy V6 would be priced cheaper that the Mustang V6 in that scenrio.

I think Ford was trying to simply the product line with less options. There's a cost associated with offering different models and options that's passed along to consumers.

Originally Posted by Blainestang

Yeah, I don't know for sure if there's room in the pricing structure... but because of the "tunability", the gas mileage, the potential to attract new customers, etc... it would be interesting to see.