New 305-HP Engine, 6-Speed Transmission Expected to Deliver 30MPG Highway
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Very nice... I like this engine... 
Actually, simple peak hp and torque numbers tell us that the 3.7L possesses quite the power band. If you compare the Mustang's V6 to several of Ford's major competitors V6 mills, where the peak output numbers are found says a lot......
Ford 3.7L V6: 305hp @ 6500rpm; 280lb-ft/tq @ 4250 rpm (Mustang)
GM 3.6L V6: 304hp @ 6,400rpm; 273lb-ft/tq @ 5,200 rpm (Camaro)
Hyundai 3.8L V6: 306hp @ 6300rpm; 266lb-ft/tq @ 4700 rpm (Genesis Coupe)
Nissan 3.7L V6: 332hp @ 7000rpm; 270lb-ft/tq @ 5200rpm (370Z)
The Ford makes more peak torque than any of the other engines listed above with the Camaro coming closest, although the difference between the Camaro and Mustang isn't huge. More impressive, the Mustangs torque peak occurs nearly 1000rpm lower than the in the Camaro, which is not insignificant. That might not be so surprising but for the fact that, with the exception of the Nissan, peak hp is more or less a wash here. And here again we find that the rpm where this occurs tells us something, the Ford produces that peak hp just a tick higher than in either the GM or Hyundai which says that the Ford pulls just as well if not better throughout the entire power band than both the Hyundai and GM despite the superior low end torque the Ford produces. I would argue that this is impressive because low end torque has often been gained at the sacrifice of peak power in years past, all else being equal.
Sounds like very good head and intake design and a well thought out vvt setup to me....and an impressive overall power band.
Ford 3.7L V6: 305hp @ 6500rpm; 280lb-ft/tq @ 4250 rpm (Mustang)
GM 3.6L V6: 304hp @ 6,400rpm; 273lb-ft/tq @ 5,200 rpm (Camaro)
Hyundai 3.8L V6: 306hp @ 6300rpm; 266lb-ft/tq @ 4700 rpm (Genesis Coupe)
Nissan 3.7L V6: 332hp @ 7000rpm; 270lb-ft/tq @ 5200rpm (370Z)
The Ford makes more peak torque than any of the other engines listed above with the Camaro coming closest, although the difference between the Camaro and Mustang isn't huge. More impressive, the Mustangs torque peak occurs nearly 1000rpm lower than the in the Camaro, which is not insignificant. That might not be so surprising but for the fact that, with the exception of the Nissan, peak hp is more or less a wash here. And here again we find that the rpm where this occurs tells us something, the Ford produces that peak hp just a tick higher than in either the GM or Hyundai which says that the Ford pulls just as well if not better throughout the entire power band than both the Hyundai and GM despite the superior low end torque the Ford produces. I would argue that this is impressive because low end torque has often been gained at the sacrifice of peak power in years past, all else being equal.
Sounds like very good head and intake design and a well thought out vvt setup to me....and an impressive overall power band.
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As for the 0-60 times... I would guess they would be around the same as th genesis coupe. About 5.7sec... It's crazy, the new edge model gt's were doing that... Makes me think we are looking at a 4.5sec 0-60 GT for 2011
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I had the select shift feature in my Mazda6 (six speed auto). I didn't like it. The shifts always happened a second or so after my input. It would not hold second gear when moving slowly. There were many instances where I wanted to hold second gear- like in stop and go traffic, but the car would always shift back into first. The quirks became so annoying that I eventually stopped using it. My advice to anyone who wants to choose their own gear is to buy the manual and save the money.
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holy sh*t, the curb weight for the V6 is estimated at 3750 - 4000 lb. That's at least 300 lb heavier than the 05-09 S197 GT's.
And what's that I see on the Ti-VCT system? A timing belt? LOL. I'm going to stick with timing chains or gears.
And what's that I see on the Ti-VCT system? A timing belt? LOL. I'm going to stick with timing chains or gears.
Last edited by metroplex; Dec 2, 2009 at 06:04 PM.
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I will guarantee you that the v6 will not weigh that much. The fact that they have the manual listed as 250 pounds (!) more than the automatic is a dead giveaway that this is not anywhere close to the actual weight. An auto equipped car should weigh in a few dozen pounds more. Think closer to 3450 for manual and 3500 pounds for automatics if you ask me (not that I am claiming to be a source at all).
