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06-04-2014, 06:54 PM
#21
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FF/MM did an interview with several Ford engineers and during the interviews, the power train engineers said something to the extent of 435BHP is possible.
Personally, I believe 430-435BHP is all we are going to get from the revised Coyote. Even though the S550 Coyote has larger valves, more cam lift, and revised intake and head passageway routing, I seriously doubt that the new Coyote will be factory tuned to more than 430-435BHP. Even though it could hit possibly 450BHP bone stock, I am certain Ford will purposely detune it to no more than 435BHP. Emissions and fuel economy goals are the driving factor for this.
Personally, I believe 430-435BHP is all we are going to get from the revised Coyote. Even though the S550 Coyote has larger valves, more cam lift, and revised intake and head passageway routing, I seriously doubt that the new Coyote will be factory tuned to more than 430-435BHP. Even though it could hit possibly 450BHP bone stock, I am certain Ford will purposely detune it to no more than 435BHP. Emissions and fuel economy goals are the driving factor for this.
06-04-2014, 07:01 PM
#22
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Honestly, nobody buys a mustang for gas mileage. Ford knows this. And if someone is fuel conscious, they will buy the ecoboost. That's the whole point of a 4cyl mustang. With that being said, honestly what do you think will excite people looking at a v8 model. 435 horsepower with 27 mpg on the highway. Or 450 horsepower with 26 highway? No brainer...
06-07-2014, 11:37 PM
#23
It makes no difference that People buy Mustangs for power and not MPG; Ford is still under CAFE, and because CAFE is company wide, that by default forces even Mustangs to adhere to MPG metrics.
I know I'm preaching to the choir, but what you said rings true and strikes a spark in me of Big Brother meddling with even corporate affairs.
07-12-2014, 02:53 PM
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As far as horsepower everyone has claimed a minimum of the current output (420). With Camaros base v8 producing 426 and the Challenger v8 at 475 I really hope ford is closer to the ladder. Many people look at horsepower as their measuring stick and not necessarily track times or over all performance. IMHO this is a brand new body style for Ford. They need to really step up the numbers and take control of the pony car market...