Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
03-19-2008, 08:03 PM
#21
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
A few quick thoughts:
There was a time when Ford floated the idea of completely replacing the Mustang with the Probe. If we make enough noise we will be able to save the beloved V8.
as for oil:
1) The US has 27% of the world's coal. Why are we not converting the coal to gasoline? The ***** did it to fuel their war machine. Before the battle of the Bulge they produced just over 103,000 barrels WHILE being bombed by the USAAF and the RAF around the clock. What is stopping us from doing this, espcially when oil is going for over $100.00 per barrel???
2) The US has not build a new refinery since 1970. Regardless of how much oil the arabs pump oil the real bottle neck is our finite # of refineries. The problem is compounded by the fact that the same refineries produce home heating oil as well as 40 different blends of gas for the various sections of the US. WTF is up with that?
How do we fix this? Tell all the trust fund, enviro-douches to f*ck off. We should develop new sources of energy BUT that doesn't mean working class should go broke in the mean time trying to fuel their vehicles. Our standard of living and economy do not need to be sacrificied for some green nut cases.
There was a time when Ford floated the idea of completely replacing the Mustang with the Probe. If we make enough noise we will be able to save the beloved V8.
as for oil:
1) The US has 27% of the world's coal. Why are we not converting the coal to gasoline? The ***** did it to fuel their war machine. Before the battle of the Bulge they produced just over 103,000 barrels WHILE being bombed by the USAAF and the RAF around the clock. What is stopping us from doing this, espcially when oil is going for over $100.00 per barrel???
2) The US has not build a new refinery since 1970. Regardless of how much oil the arabs pump oil the real bottle neck is our finite # of refineries. The problem is compounded by the fact that the same refineries produce home heating oil as well as 40 different blends of gas for the various sections of the US. WTF is up with that?
How do we fix this? Tell all the trust fund, enviro-douches to f*ck off. We should develop new sources of energy BUT that doesn't mean working class should go broke in the mean time trying to fuel their vehicles. Our standard of living and economy do not need to be sacrificied for some green nut cases.
03-19-2008, 10:12 PM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
ORIGINAL: 07 Stang
Yes, they do look bigger but keep in mind what the designer was trying to accomplish....make it look like the '60s Mustang but with a Retro look. I think they did a superb job! Not only that, but to me the '90s Mustang looked too much like a small compact car. Like Ford was trying to compete with Honda instead of keeping true to the muscle car image. Look at the Charger or the upcoming Challenger.....the '90s Mustang looks tooooo small against those beast!
ORIGINAL: 5.0LitreSN95
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.
. Oh and oddly enough,when those 90's Mustangs came out they were designed to resemble the older Mustangs as well. What this proves? Probably nothing, I'm just rambling, I guess the jist of what I'm saying is that the newMustang needs to goon a serious diet. Edit: grammar
03-19-2008, 10:43 PM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
i see why they need to do something about these cars that consume wayyy too much gas ... but man the sound of a v8 just doesnt compare to anything else .. no matter how much hp a v6 has ... it just wouldnt be the same ....[sm=boosign.gif]
03-21-2008, 12:19 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
ORIGINAL: 07 Stang
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.
5.56 mm
9 mm
.44 magnum
.338 magnum
sidewinder missle
etc.
03-21-2008, 12:56 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
ORIGINAL: Silky_Johnston
How do we fix this? Tell all the trust fund, enviro-douches to f*ck off. We should develop new sources of energy BUT that doesn't mean working class should go broke in the mean time trying to fuel their vehicles. Our standard of living and economy do not need to be sacrificied for some green nut cases.
How do we fix this? Tell all the trust fund, enviro-douches to f*ck off. We should develop new sources of energy BUT that doesn't mean working class should go broke in the mean time trying to fuel their vehicles. Our standard of living and economy do not need to be sacrificied for some green nut cases.
03-21-2008, 01:00 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
ORIGINAL: OICW
You do realize what a 3.5s 1/4 would look like, right? Here's what can do the 1/4 in that time or less:
5.56 mm
9 mm
.44 magnum
.338 magnum
sidewinder missle
etc.
ORIGINAL: 07 Stang
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.
5.56 mm
9 mm
.44 magnum
.338 magnum
sidewinder missle
etc.
03-31-2008, 08:36 AM
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RE: Motor Trend claims Mustang may go with V6 twin turbos
ORIGINAL: bodyputtyless
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.