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Grape Ape · 11-07-2008, 04:36 PM

I think they were saying at one point that the DI TT V6 would be offered alongside a V8 making similar power which would jibe with the 340/340 figures we’ve heard. There would presumably be a mileage advantage and price premium for the TT V6.

I think that in light of state of the industry and the need to keep up with the LS3/L99 powered Camaros, the TT DI V6 GT is either dead or it is going to be significantly faster than the V8 GT. Offering two engines in the same car with almost the same output seems like a huge waste of scarce cash.

Wild speculation: Ford could kill the GT’s V8 and market the Mustang as being fast but not thirsty while painting Camaro and Challenger as old fashioned and thirsty.

11-07-2008, 04:36 PM	#27
Grape Ape Drives: 96 Bronco w/ a 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 296	I think they were saying at one point that the DI TT V6 would be offered alongside a V8 making similar power which would jibe with the 340/340 figures we’ve heard. There would presumably be a mileage advantage and price premium for the TT V6. I think that in light of state of the industry and the need to keep up with the LS3/L99 powered Camaros, the TT DI V6 GT is either dead or it is going to be significantly faster than the V8 GT. Offering two engines in the same car with almost the same output seems like a huge waste of scarce cash. Wild speculation: Ford could kill the GT’s V8 and market the Mustang as being fast but not thirsty while painting Camaro and Challenger as old fashioned and thirsty.