Next Gen Mustang SVO to Share Focus RS Engine

Blue Maro Demon · 02-13-2012, 11:04 PM

They say that there may be a 6th Gen Mustang SVO with a 2.3 Liter Turbo charged Four Cylinder that makes between 250 to 300hp that will be in the new Focus RS. We have already heard rumors of something like this possibly going into the next gen Camaro as well. Whats everyones thoughts? As long as there are still both V6 & V8 options as well this may not be too bad.

http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-ne...ur-169485.html

TJ91 · 02-14-2012, 01:13 AM

oh god no

The v6 already gets great milage why put a damn 4 turbo in there!!

Soo sad, thats what the focus is for anyways. I never understood why they thought to dive into the fuel economy wonder with their performance cars. The eco cars are for the fuel economy, the camaro already has great MPG and im sure theyll make the v6 and v8 even better down the road, no need to put a turbo 4 in the car

Sad times

TJ91 · 02-14-2012, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

They say that there may be a 6th Gen Mustang SVO with a 2.3 Liter Turbo charged Four Cylinder that makes between 250 to 300hp that will be in the new Focus RS. We have already heard rumors of something like this possibly going into the next gen Camaro as well. Whats everyones thoughts? As long as there are still both V6 & V8 options as well this may not be too bad.

http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-ne...ur-169485.html

all they need to do is slap the ecoboost v6 in the Mustang and their done

*DGthe3* · 02-14-2012, 01:22 AM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: a turbo 4 makes great sense if you don't plan on using V6's (or V8's). But designing an engine bay to accomodate 3 different engine configurations is a bit of a pain, which ultimately adds cost & weight to the car (not to mention, a turbo4 in and of itself probably costs & weighs more than a V6). IMO, a small, efficiency tuned V6 should manage similar fuel economy numbers to a turbo4 of comparable output.

Apex Motorsports · 02-14-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

all they need to do is slap the ecoboost v6 in the Mustang and their done

cab2g · 02-14-2012, 07:33 AM

they need to get their fleet average mpg up somehow, and there are quite a few people who want the coupe look but don't care for the top HP... I'll keep buying V8s as long as I can afford, but to be honest gas is only getting more expensive and it makes sense to add more fuel efficient models so the car still is a car for the masses. As long as it performs well, that's what matters most.

motorhead · 02-14-2012, 07:37 AM

Looking like we're heading down a very familiar path.

DaBears · 02-14-2012, 08:06 AM

If there are people who will buy it, why not build it? As long as you still have the traditional V8 who cares what other people buy?

Scrappy Doo · 02-14-2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

all they need to do is slap the ecoboost v6 in the Mustang and their done

+2

2001ragtop · 02-14-2012, 08:34 AM

1) with I-4 engine you have 2 camshafts (not 4 cams with 32 different valves).

2) If you ever drove the original mustang SVO, that particular car was very fun

3) If the I-4 turbo can squeeze out 30mpg that would be awesome.

4) I-4 engine = less weight up front.

5) I-4 turbo would be very gimmicky

6) It will be interesting if the SVO has a SINGLE exhaust pipe outlet in back located to one side like the original did.

Rock36 · 02-14-2012, 08:53 AM

+1

There is quite a solid following for the old turbo I4 Mustang SVOs.

IIRC they were nearly as fast as the V8s of the same model years back in the mid- 80s

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_SVO

Stew · 02-14-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

Looking like we're heading down a very familiar path.

Wrong, more this

175-200 HP turbocharged 2.0, 4 wheel disk brakes (only other foxes with those wore the CObra badge), updated suspension, and the European styling that led to the look of the 87 Mustang Refresh.

motorhead · 02-14-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

Wrong, more this

175-200 HP turbocharged 2.0, 4 wheel disk brakes (only other foxes with those wore the CObra badge), updated suspension, and the European styling that led to the look of the 87 Mustang Refresh.

Like I said. That wasn't much better.

Brokinarrow · 02-14-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

Wrong, more this

175-200 HP turbocharged 2.0, 4 wheel disk brakes (only other foxes with those wore the CObra badge), updated suspension, and the European styling that led to the look of the 87 Mustang Refresh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

Like I said. That wasn't much better.

do not want

02-13-2012, 11:04 PM	#1
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	Next Gen Mustang SVO to Share Focus RS Engine They say that there may be a 6th Gen Mustang SVO with a 2.3 Liter Turbo charged Four Cylinder that makes between 250 to 300hp that will be in the new Focus RS. We have already heard rumors of something like this possibly going into the next gen Camaro as well. Whats everyones thoughts? As long as there are still both V6 & V8 options as well this may not be too bad. http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-ne...ur-169485.html __________________

02-14-2012, 01:13 AM	#2
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	oh god no The v6 already gets great milage why put a damn 4 turbo in there!! Soo sad, thats what the focus is for anyways. I never understood why they thought to dive into the fuel economy wonder with their performance cars. The eco cars are for the fuel economy, the camaro already has great MPG and im sure theyll make the v6 and v8 even better down the road, no need to put a turbo 4 in the car Sad times __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

02-14-2012, 01:22 AM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I've said it before, and I'll say it again: a turbo 4 makes great sense if you don't plan on using V6's (or V8's). But designing an engine bay to accomodate 3 different engine configurations is a bit of a pain, which ultimately adds cost & weight to the car (not to mention, a turbo4 in and of itself probably costs & weighs more than a V6). IMO, a small, efficiency tuned V6 should manage similar fuel economy numbers to a turbo4 of comparable output. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

02-14-2012, 07:33 AM	#6
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	they need to get their fleet average mpg up somehow, and there are quite a few people who want the coupe look but don't care for the top HP... I'll keep buying V8s as long as I can afford, but to be honest gas is only getting more expensive and it makes sense to add more fuel efficient models so the car still is a car for the masses. As long as it performs well, that's what matters most. __________________

02-14-2012, 07:37 AM	#7
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	Looking like we're heading down a very familiar path. Last edited by motorhead; 05-24-2012 at 10:23 PM.

02-14-2012, 08:06 AM	#8
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	If there are people who will buy it, why not build it? As long as you still have the traditional V8 who cares what other people buy?

02-14-2012, 08:34 AM	#10
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	Here's why I like the idea 1) with I-4 engine you have 2 camshafts (not 4 cams with 32 different valves). 2) If you ever drove the original mustang SVO, that particular car was very fun 3) If the I-4 turbo can squeeze out 30mpg that would be awesome. 4) I-4 engine = less weight up front. 5) I-4 turbo would be very gimmicky 6) It will be interesting if the SVO has a SINGLE exhaust pipe outlet in back located to one side like the original did. Last edited by 2001ragtop; 02-14-2012 at 12:58 PM.

02-14-2012, 08:53 AM	#11
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	+1 There is quite a solid following for the old turbo I4 Mustang SVOs. IIRC they were nearly as fast as the V8s of the same model years back in the mid- 80s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_SVO

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