Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
03-17-2008, 09:27 PM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
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If it means a drop in weight, and in overall dimensions (the S197 looks enourmous parked next to other generations ofmustangs) I would actually prefer a twin turbo V6.
If it means a drop in weight, and in overall dimensions (the S197 looks enourmous parked next to other generations ofmustangs) I would actually prefer a twin turbo V6.
03-17-2008, 10:01 PM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
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Unlessit is a misprint in Motor Trend....that is what it stated. Also it says the '06 Lancer Evo MR SE has 286 hp @ 6500 rmp, 289 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rmp. Weight to power 11.5 hp/lb.
Unlessit is a misprint in Motor Trend....that is what it stated. Also it says the '06 Lancer Evo MR SE has 286 hp @ 6500 rmp, 289 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rmp. Weight to power 11.5 hp/lb.
03-17-2008, 10:26 PM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
Couple of threads down:
https://mustangforums.com/m_4698145/tm.htm
https://mustangforums.com/m_4698145/tm.htm
03-18-2008, 12:00 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
350Z's, well all the VQ cars for that matter, sound sexy as hell. I don't see the problem w/ a turbo V6 GT. The cash bringer is already a V6 anyways. And there'll still be a V8 model, it just might not be the GT. Evolution......
03-18-2008, 12:42 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
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Just came back from the eye doctors office where I freeloaded a copy of Motor Trend. The cover featured the new Challenger. Inside the Mag I found an article that stated Ford, in order to fall in line with the new fuel regulations (2012 start)is going to try to get V8's out of there models. They are about to unleash a V6 twin turbo that is "gas direct injection". The engine is to be called "Ecoboost", and supposedly produces more horsepower then the current stock 4.6 V8. The Twin turo 3.7 will be installed in trucks and cars. The article goes on to say that some in Ford want to put the new motor into the Mustang. They know the additional HP, along with a lighter motor weight will enhance performance and agility. However, they aren't sure "us" Mustang fans will take to kindly to a GT with only six sleeves.
The fuel regs start to phase in 2012, with full compliance by 2020. Furhter in the Mag there is an article that reads about how the Vette, Mustang, Challenger, and the mythical Camaro may be the at the end because of the fuel regs.
I know I personally would need a lot of persuading in order to swallow a "V8less" Mustang. I'mhopingthat's what atest drive in a 3.7 twin turbo gas direct injection. Persuading.
Then again it's only an article in a snobby car mag.
Just came back from the eye doctors office where I freeloaded a copy of Motor Trend. The cover featured the new Challenger. Inside the Mag I found an article that stated Ford, in order to fall in line with the new fuel regulations (2012 start)is going to try to get V8's out of there models. They are about to unleash a V6 twin turbo that is "gas direct injection". The engine is to be called "Ecoboost", and supposedly produces more horsepower then the current stock 4.6 V8. The Twin turo 3.7 will be installed in trucks and cars. The article goes on to say that some in Ford want to put the new motor into the Mustang. They know the additional HP, along with a lighter motor weight will enhance performance and agility. However, they aren't sure "us" Mustang fans will take to kindly to a GT with only six sleeves.
The fuel regs start to phase in 2012, with full compliance by 2020. Furhter in the Mag there is an article that reads about how the Vette, Mustang, Challenger, and the mythical Camaro may be the at the end because of the fuel regs.
I know I personally would need a lot of persuading in order to swallow a "V8less" Mustang. I'mhopingthat's what atest drive in a 3.7 twin turbo gas direct injection. Persuading.
Then again it's only an article in a snobby car mag.
03-18-2008, 11:00 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
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I think you maybe meant 13.5 or somethin, right? lol
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I just got that magazine in the mail today. Pretty interesting that they tested a Roush, Saleen and a Shelby against one another for "bragging rights."
As far as the twin turbo and "the end of the musclecar," carcompanies have been down that road before as expressed in Motor Trend. They said "Peak power may again decline, but weight will too and any drop in performance should be milder."
I love the sound of the V8, and I drive a V6 and I'm not ashamed one bit. I know there are "V8less" cars out there (4 cylinders!) that will blow the pants off a V8! Take the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR SE. It's a DOHC 4 valve/cyl car that can do a 1/4 mile in 3.5 seconds @102.1 mph! To me, if the car manufacturers can give us fast cars with better gas mileage, then I'm all for it!
I just got that magazine in the mail today. Pretty interesting that they tested a Roush, Saleen and a Shelby against one another for "bragging rights."
As far as the twin turbo and "the end of the musclecar," carcompanies have been down that road before as expressed in Motor Trend. They said "Peak power may again decline, but weight will too and any drop in performance should be milder."
I love the sound of the V8, and I drive a V6 and I'm not ashamed one bit. I know there are "V8less" cars out there (4 cylinders!) that will blow the pants off a V8! Take the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR SE. It's a DOHC 4 valve/cyl car that can do a 1/4 mile in 3.5 seconds @102.1 mph! To me, if the car manufacturers can give us fast cars with better gas mileage, then I'm all for it!
03-19-2008, 11:45 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
Like it or not the times they are a changin'. With gasoline prices going through the roof with no end in sight, and government regulations on MPG, it's pretty much a no brainer that the next gen. Mustang is going to have to become smaller, lighter, and more efficient. Now i'm not saying that it has to be as bad as it was in the 70's with the Mustang II, but a twin turbo V-6 doesn't really seem all that bad to me. The thing I am most curious about is if they can spend all this time and money coming up with a direct injection twin turbo V-6, then why can't they come up with a more efficient V-8? And no, I'm not talkin about D.O.D. either, because i doubt that would even be enough to make 35 MPG's.
03-19-2008, 04:29 PM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
Gas here: (for now)sub 4 bucks a gallon
Gas in Holland: 8 bucks a gallon for the cheap stuff, to about 9 bucks for the expensive stuff.
Conclusion: It's still cheap... deal with it...
And a mustang without a V8 rumble ain't a mustang. The sound of a V8 is unique, and should stay with the mustang forever. Screw those greenies...
Gas in Holland: 8 bucks a gallon for the cheap stuff, to about 9 bucks for the expensive stuff.
Conclusion: It's still cheap... deal with it...
And a mustang without a V8 rumble ain't a mustang. The sound of a V8 is unique, and should stay with the mustang forever. Screw those greenies...