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Old 02-13-2009, 03:50 PM   #34
Grape Ape
 
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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd View Post
While I think it would be great in a lot of performance applications I’m not sure that they will put it in the Mustang. It can’t be cheap so no reason to put it as the base model V-6 and detuned. The target market for the GT is going to want a V8 even if you could tune the TT6 for more power. I guess they could offer a 275hp 6, 330hp TT6 and a 400hp V8.

I’d prefer to see the engine in something lighter that has the ability to handle, maybe an RWD or AWD Probe; could even call it a Fusion Coupe or something.
What I've hear and read is that the current POS 4.0 in the Mustang will be replaced next year with the D35 (NA version of the TT V6 in question) and that the GT will come with your choice of the TT 3.5 V6 or a V8 both making about 400hp.

I assume that Ford will discontinue one of the GT engines after watching take rates, reliability, legislation and costs for a couple years.
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