Future Mustang Engines: 350-hp V6, I-4

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Jan 12, 2009 | 05:50 PM

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Enfynet

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Originally Posted by classix_stang289

maybe FWD I4 mustang weighing in about 3100-3200lbs?

I think you made a typo there... FWD =/= Mustang... we went over this in the late 80's

Jan 12, 2009 | 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by classix_stang289

maybe FWD I4 mustang weighing in about 3100-3200lbs?

I'd kill myself.

Jan 12, 2009 | 06:19 PM

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tacbear

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The Mustang I4 will be either 2.0L or 2.5 Turbo and at least 260 hp!

Jan 12, 2009 | 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by classix_stang289

maybe FWD I4 mustang weighing in about 3100-3200lbs?

won't be FWD....that would make no sense.

Jan 12, 2009 | 07:49 PM

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Clino

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Let's face it, any change is good change at this point. We currently have a 210hp clunker of a V6 and a modest V8 that is quickly becoming obsolete.

Personally, I would just be happy with the 265hp 3.5 and a 390hp 5.0, but the ecoboost would be pretty impressive if we see it in a regular model and not just in a SE

Jan 12, 2009 | 08:17 PM

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mobster

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Originally Posted by classix_stang289

maybe FWD I4 mustang weighing in about 3100-3200lbs?

Thats called a Probe...

Jan 12, 2009 | 09:04 PM

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slowjoe24

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350hp V6 = Some Happy V6 Folks

Jan 13, 2009 | 04:10 PM

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classix_stang289

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Originally Posted by Enfynet

I think you made a typo there... FWD =/= Mustang... we went over this in the late 80's

no, no typo. laugh if you want but it was only a thought!

Jan 13, 2009 | 04:11 PM

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classix_stang289

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Originally Posted by Moosetang

won't be FWD....that would make no sense.

well ford doesnt make much sense at times.
kinda thinking outside the box so to say.

Jan 13, 2009 | 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTJayC

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They are rated for a 150,000-mile, 10-year life.

Um...and then what?

I believe 150,000 miles is Ford's durability standard for all of their gas engines.

Jan 13, 2009 | 05:28 PM

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A new four cylinder Mustang would be a whole lot faster than mine.

Jan 13, 2009 | 07:40 PM

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97svtgoin05gt

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No FWD Mustang. Won't happen.

That said, all this new engine talk is quite exciting.

Jan 13, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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bob

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Originally Posted by stangfoeva

This could get really interesting. Could we possibly have 4 different engine choices? (Eco 4, Eco 6, 5.0, and SC 5.4)

I doubt it, I'd say Eco 4 (if the Eco 4 is available across the line). Eco 6, and whatever the future V8 mill will be for the Shelby. N/A V8s will probably be ADM Specials put out here or there to keep things interesting.

Jan 14, 2009 | 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 83_vert

Found this at Jalopnik. This is the motor from the new Lincoln C concept. Maybe there will be a version of the motor with greater hp numbers. Check out that fuel economy estimate! Even with more hp in a heavier car than that concept, I'm thinking it should still get somewhere in the 30's, right? A 30+ MPG Mustang should help a little with the good ol' CAFE score.

"Featuring a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Ford's all-new dry, dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, Lincoln C achieves a projected 43 mpg on the highway, while offering up an estimated 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque."

I don't think the Mustang would use that 1.6, that's the smallest of the EB engines and is designed to supersede the bigger N/A I4s in use. The Ecoboost I4 which replaces the V6 will likely have a larger base displacement and a higher output, such as the 2.5 L that Motortrend mentions in this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=521tQgqXwEY