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Originally Posted by Boomer
(Post 5771514)
It was a joke...
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I know..tough crowd...
I pull a number outta my *** just cause, and people calculate it as if were a truth or something. :catfight: |
Keeping the diesel option a secret eh? :jester:
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Originally Posted by metroplex
(Post 5771486)
Well to be honest, Ford's a dollar short and a day late with the 305 hp V6. GM and Nissan beat Ford to the punch with 300+ hp N/A V6's years ago. Ford took their time getting the 3.5/3.7 out to more of its cars. Ford's just doing a decent job with the marketing/PR to make people believe this 305 hp V6 is revolutionary. It also shows how pitifully underpowered the modular V8 engines are. My 4.6L 2V V8 made only 285 ft-lb of torque at 3500-4000 RPM from the factory, yet this N/A 3.7L V6 makes 280 ft-lb of torque.
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Originally Posted by metroplex
(Post 5771490)
The Ford 6.2L Boss V8 will make only 411 hp. It's unlikely Ford will make the 5.0L Coyote produce more power than a 6.2L truck engine. I'm guessing 340-360 hp is the target for the production Coyote.
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:nice:
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Originally Posted by MARZ
(Post 5771548)
I don't think Ford is touting the 3.7L V6 as anything "revolutionary;" their PR team is just doing its job, talking up their product. What did you expect them to do? And, really, does it matter that Ford is a bit late to the party with their "current" V6 offering? Just be happy they're offering it at all.
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Originally Posted by jsaylor
(Post 5771555)
I think Ford is simply touting the new 3.7L as class leading, and it is very arguably exactly that for the moment.
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Originally Posted by metroplex
(Post 5771486)
Well to be honest, Ford's a dollar short and a day late with the 305 hp V6. GM and Nissan beat Ford to the punch with 300+ hp N/A V6's years ago.
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Originally Posted by eci
(Post 5771557)
I'd say the Camaro is equal to it. The Camaro has a smaller engine yet makes virtually the same power and suffers a 1MPG loss with 350 lbs more weight.
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
So, they have superior Horsepower, Torque, and (projected) EPA numbers in the 3.7 (and in a lighter, less expensive vehicle) but that's still a dollar short? Also find it kinda hilarious that you're arguing Ford is playing technological catch-up, given the EcoBoost line, the Scorpion Diesel, and GM's continued infatuation with pushrod motors.
Is the 3.7 with 30MPG highway less expensive than the Camaro? Source? The 6 speed transmission is an option, not standard. |
Originally Posted by metroplex
(Post 5771486)
Well to be honest, Ford's a dollar short and a day late with the 305 hp V6. GM and Nissan beat Ford to the punch with 300+ hp N/A V6's years ago. Ford took their time getting the 3.5/3.7 out to more of its cars. Ford's just doing a decent job with the marketing/PR to make people believe this 305 hp V6 is revolutionary. It also shows how pitifully underpowered the modular V8 engines are. My 4.6L 2V V8 made only 285 ft-lb of torque at 3500-4000 RPM from the factory, yet this N/A 3.7L V6 makes 280 ft-lb of torque.
Just keep in mind, GM has made some pretty "pittiful" engines as well. The 305 and 5.3 jump right out at me. |
Originally Posted by 97svtgoin05gt
(Post 5771567)
What does this say for the Camaro SS? Considering the 4.6 runs quite admirably with their 6.2,
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
(Post 5771558)
So, they have superior Horsepower, Torque, and (projected) EPA numbers in the 3.7 (and in a lighter, less expensive vehicle) but that's still a dollar short? News for you, Bucko, GM's 300+hp LLT didn't bow until the 2008 model year. In a low-volume car, the CTS. The LY7, and the FWD LLTs were/are below 300hp, and LLT came out a year after the Cyclone. Also find it kinda hilarious that you're arguing Ford is playing technological catch-up, given the EcoBoost line, the Scorpion Diesel, and GM's continued infatuation with pushrod motors.
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I must say I'm a little surprised to not see any mention of a SelectShift function for this new 6-speed auto.
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I don't think the 6 speed transmission is optional. The only option is whether it is an auto or manual, that is why it says "available 6 speed transmission" on the release provided by Ford. It would be dumb to have 4 different transmission options, just not cost effective. It would be cheaper for Ford to have 2 transmissions, and they are trying to make a big deal about efficiency and have stated that their entire lineup would have 6 speeds top to bottom within the coming few years.
Correct me if I am wrong, though. |
Originally Posted by SpOnkey21
(Post 5771579)
I don't think the 6 speed transmission is optional. The only option is whether it is an auto or manual, that is why it says "available 6 speed transmission" on the release provided by Ford. It would be dumb to have 4 different transmission options, just not cost effective. It would be cheaper for Ford to have 2 transmissions, and they are trying to make a big deal about efficiency and have stated that their entire lineup would have 6 speeds top to bottom within the coming few years.
Correct me if I am wrong, though. |
Originally Posted by eci
(Post 5771263)
426HP Camaro SS @ 3850 lbs: 9.03 lbs/hp
400HP Mustang GT @ 3600 lbs: 9.00 lbs/hp I think the GT will weigh around there. 6 speed trannies are not light. Looks to be an even match. Camaro's are a hell of a lot easier to launch too thanks to launch control. Haven't heard if Ford is adding this. Dave |
Originally Posted by max2000jp
(Post 5771572)
I would assume he is comparing to the imports. For example, Nissan's 3.7 VQ puts out 332hp in the Z.
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Originally Posted by Dave07997S
(Post 5771590)
Power to weight is very important but its not everything. A new E92 M3 has similar power to weight ratios and it runs mid 12s in the 1/4 mile while the Camaro runs high 12's to low 13s. A lot of it is the ability to put the power to the ground and gearing. The Mustang with its higher revving powerplant ala 4V per cylinder I feel should out run the Camaro...we will see shortly.
Dave |
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