New 305-HP Engine, 6-Speed Transmission Expected to Deliver 30MPG Highway
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It isn't. Just look at the manual weight in the spec sheet linked on the previous page. The manual is listed as 250 pounds heavier than the auto. That cannot be true. Auto equipped cars should be just a few pounds heavier. Ford said the Mustang V6 track pack should weigh about 300 pounds less than a comparably equipped Camaro V6, which weighs in at 3,728 pounds. That means you can safely expect the 2011 V6 Mustang to sit around 3,450-3500 and no more.
the M/T & A/T are both listed as 3750 lbs. for coupe,
the M/T & A/T for convertible is 4000 lbs.
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And neither of them is true.
Comeon.. you think it'll gain 2010 GT/2010 GT500 weight in swapping to a SMALLER/LIGHTER engine?
The 6 speed isn't THAT heavy...and neither are the GT components.
Comeon.. you think it'll gain 2010 GT/2010 GT500 weight in swapping to a SMALLER/LIGHTER engine?
The 6 speed isn't THAT heavy...and neither are the GT components.
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The 2011 Ford Mustang puts 305 high-performance horses in the hands of V-6 coupe buyers with a new all-aluminum dual-overhead cam (DOHC) engine that delivers a projected 30 mpg on the highway with a six-speed automatic transmission and fun for drivers on nearly every road.
I got 30.3mpg...
Conditions: flat road, 4,1xx miles. Half tank of gas. RPM's were at 1,700. A/C was at 2 o'clock (near the warmer side). 38 degrees. Air flow was on the first nub. I even had an extra 20-30lbs in my trunk...
Sooooooo... IDK should I be impressed that the 2011 v6 get's a PROJECTED 30mpg when meanwhile I can attain it in my 2010 GT??? I know it's "neither here nor there" sorta info when talking about it... But figured I'd just throw it out there.
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So just for the heck of it... I thought I'd drive the "normal" EPA standard today and see what MPG I got. So I went ahead and did 58mph (in a 55mph zone) for a 25-28 mile stretch.
I got 30.3mpg...
Conditions: flat road, 4,1xx miles. Half tank of gas. RPM's were at 1,700. A/C was at 2 o'clock (near the warmer side). 38 degrees. Air flow was on the first nub. I even had an extra 20-30lbs in my trunk...
Sooooooo... IDK should I be impressed that the 2011 v6 get's a PROJECTED 30mpg when meanwhile I can attain it in my 2010 GT??? I know it's "neither here nor there" sorta info when talking about it... But figured I'd just throw it out there.![33](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/33.gif)
I got 30.3mpg...
Conditions: flat road, 4,1xx miles. Half tank of gas. RPM's were at 1,700. A/C was at 2 o'clock (near the warmer side). 38 degrees. Air flow was on the first nub. I even had an extra 20-30lbs in my trunk...
Sooooooo... IDK should I be impressed that the 2011 v6 get's a PROJECTED 30mpg when meanwhile I can attain it in my 2010 GT??? I know it's "neither here nor there" sorta info when talking about it... But figured I'd just throw it out there.
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Either way, the weight is not accurate. Nit pick, whatever, Ford has stated in their press release that it will be 300 lbs less than the Camaro, so put it a lil over 3400. Bet on it. There is no way that switching in a lighter motor, a new six speed trans, and a few beefier suspension bits ads 350 pounds to the V6 curb weight.
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We are officially in the beginning stages of killing off the V8!
Its not going to happen over night, but this is how it starts. Price, Performance & Fuel Mileage. You can't have all three with a V8, but you can with a V6.
People who want a V8 are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for the top dog Mustang - Shelby, Boss etc.
Its not going to happen over night, but this is how it starts. Price, Performance & Fuel Mileage. You can't have all three with a V8, but you can with a V6.
People who want a V8 are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for the top dog Mustang - Shelby, Boss etc.
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We are officially in the beginning stages of killing off the V8!
Its not going to happen over night, but this is how it starts. Price, Performance & Fuel Mileage. You can't have all three with a V8, but you can with a V6.
People who want a V8 are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for the top dog Mustang - Shelby, Boss etc.
Its not going to happen over night, but this is how it starts. Price, Performance & Fuel Mileage. You can't have all three with a V8, but you can with a V6.
People who want a V8 are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for the top dog Mustang - Shelby, Boss etc.
- EPA
- CAFE (and a fallback if oil/gas prices surge again)
- Appeal more to import buyers
- Boost performance image of the Mustang line as a whole
Also, the competitive effect of the Camaro, especially the V6 version, is not to be underestimated either as it frankly made the 4.0 Stang look pathetic in comparison. Ford may have eventually offered a Duratec V6, but it was likely the Camaro that forced Ford to make it a genuine 300+hp, 6 speed, uprated suspension and brakes performance car. And that the Camaro SS has a 400+ motor, six speed tranny and big Brembos is not coincidental that the 5.0 will be similarly spec'ed.
Bringing the chassis fully out of the 19th century into the 21st may have to wait to the next full redesign, however, given Ford's new aggressiveness in updating the Stang to meet the competition (in contrast to their lackadaisical attitude heretofore) might mean the back door of the development and engineering department creaking open to finally release the IRS to the light of day and track.
Perhaps "good enough" is no longer the management mantra for the Stang, being replaced by true overall world-class excellence. The developments of '10 and '11 sure are strong, concrete indications of that.
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its seems good enough is no longer the mantra for ford in general. ill be expecting a world class chassis in the 2013/2014 redesign when i am planning on getting my next one.
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If the 2011 V6 M/T Mustang is 3750 lbs. it would only be 30 lbs. lighter than the much bulkier 2010 V6 M/T Camaro (3780 lbs.) ... this just can't be possible !!
A 2010 V6 M/T Mustang supposedly is 3401 lbs. so there is no way the V6 Mustang put on 350# with added Dual Exhaust, a 6-Spd trans, and a few other changes.
I would also guess that the all aluminum 3.7 would be lighter than the old iron block 4.0 and the EAPS may even offer some weight savings over the old hydraulic steering set up too.
Doug
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Since all the gear ratio & tires specs were mentioned in the spec sheet, I did some gear ratio vs. speed calculations.
2011 V6 M/T w/ 17" tires in O.D. @ 75 MPH = 1798 RPM (opt. 18" = 1823 RPM)
vs.
2010 V6 M/T w/ 17" tires in O.D. @ 75 MPH = 2282 RPM (opt. 18" = 2274 RPM)
other V6 Mustangs from my past:
2004 3.9L M/T w/ 225/55-16 tires = 2246 RPM
1998 3.8L M/T w/ 225/55-16 tires = 2013 RPM
1994 3.8L M/T w/ 225/60-15 tires = 2022 RPM
Really makes me want to see the torque curves for this 3.7L as it will be ******* down under 1500 RPM @ 60 MPH !!
The slowest speed I can go "******* down my 2004 3.9L in O.D." is around 35 MPH (1000 RPM = 33 MPH) ... for comparison, the 3.7 in O.D. will be doing 42 MPH at 1000 RPM !!
Doug
2011 V6 M/T w/ 17" tires in O.D. @ 75 MPH = 1798 RPM (opt. 18" = 1823 RPM)
vs.
2010 V6 M/T w/ 17" tires in O.D. @ 75 MPH = 2282 RPM (opt. 18" = 2274 RPM)
other V6 Mustangs from my past:
2004 3.9L M/T w/ 225/55-16 tires = 2246 RPM
1998 3.8L M/T w/ 225/55-16 tires = 2013 RPM
1994 3.8L M/T w/ 225/60-15 tires = 2022 RPM
Really makes me want to see the torque curves for this 3.7L as it will be ******* down under 1500 RPM @ 60 MPH !!
The slowest speed I can go "******* down my 2004 3.9L in O.D." is around 35 MPH (1000 RPM = 33 MPH) ... for comparison, the 3.7 in O.D. will be doing 42 MPH at 1000 RPM !!
Doug
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Anyone have any idea what the weight difference is betwixt the 3.7 4v V6 and the 4.6 3v V8? Would be interesting to know since it looks like the 2011 6 will get all the 2010 8's equipment.
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It's been in several of the auto press writeups that the 3.7 clocks in 40 lbs lighter than the 4.0.
Anyone have any idea what the weight difference is betwixt the 3.7 4v V6 and the 4.6 3v V8? Would be interesting to know since it looks like the 2011 6 will get all the 2010 8's equipment.
Anyone have any idea what the weight difference is betwixt the 3.7 4v V6 and the 4.6 3v V8? Would be interesting to know since it looks like the 2011 6 will get all the 2010 8's equipment.
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It's been in several of the auto press writeups that the 3.7 clocks in 40 lbs lighter than the 4.0.
Anyone have any idea what the weight difference is betwixt the 3.7 4v V6 and the 4.6 3v V8? Would be interesting to know since it looks like the 2011 6 will get all the 2010 8's equipment.
Anyone have any idea what the weight difference is betwixt the 3.7 4v V6 and the 4.6 3v V8? Would be interesting to know since it looks like the 2011 6 will get all the 2010 8's equipment.
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We are officially in the beginning stages of killing off the V8!
Its not going to happen over night, but this is how it starts. Price, Performance & Fuel Mileage. You can't have all three with a V8, but you can with a V6.
People who want a V8 are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for the top dog Mustang - Shelby, Boss etc.
Its not going to happen over night, but this is how it starts. Price, Performance & Fuel Mileage. You can't have all three with a V8, but you can with a V6.
People who want a V8 are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for the top dog Mustang - Shelby, Boss etc.
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