GTI-Guy

Found this tidbit below, here http://jalopnik.com/5408309/2011-for...5-hp-v6-30-mpg

"What we are interested in is the rather off-hand comment from one of the engineers regarding the track pack. Optional on the V6, the track pack turns things up a notch and makes it a track-day special. Said unnamed engineer mentioned there's a distinct possibility the track-pack equipped V6 will not only stick with the V8 track-pack 'Stang, it might even outrun it. Well, we would certainly be happy to test that theory out."

2005Redfire6

If that were the case I would imagine because of the weight factor/differential.

GTI-Guy

Yes, “your results may vary” as they say. With enough straightaway, no go, but the lighter weight and better (nearly 50/50) front-to-rear balance of the V6 could give it an edge on a more tight road course. You’d be busier with the stick too, but interesting that a Ford Engineer made the statement, not Jalopnik.

2011Kona3.7L

Lightning Laps last year, maybe this year, the V6 was only a couple of seconds behind the Gt, and the V6 was hitting its speed limiter

83gtragtop

The linked article is almost two years old.

scottybaccus

I have no problem with that statement. The differentiating factor would be the course of play. A tight, short track with little room for the V8 to stretch it's legs would certainly be the prime hunting ground for the V6. It has a great weight advantage in the front half of the car that will make for a more manageable pony. Turn off the speed limiter and the mid sized tracks may have some interesting sparring to see. Get on the long track with enough straight-away to allow the 5.0 to break out front and it might turn into a tug of war as the V8 reclaimed everything the V6 stole in the last couple of corners. Sounds fun!