2011 Mustangs new v6

MAROobsession · 06-16-2009, 02:03 PM

looks like the competition is stiffening up a little bit for the camaro. looks like the 2011 v6 mustang is getting a new engine with at-least 270+ hp.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-for...re-37l-v6.html

Dakota Kid · 06-16-2009, 02:12 PM

A must for Ford. I am very interested to see what the new 5.0 is gonna put out in the Mustang GT, and if they will go to a six speed.

Could be serious competetion for the SS.

Xanthos · 06-16-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MAROobsession

looks like the competition is stiffening up a little bit for the camaro. looks like the 2011 v6 mustang is getting a new engine with at-least 270+ hp.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-for...re-37l-v6.html

Yeah - I'm not worried about it. That mustang needs a lot more than a new engine to make it worth anything. (And yes, I *have* driven one)
- Xanthos

JewelZ · 06-16-2009, 02:15 PM

lolz. I bet they bought a '10 Camaro to see Chevy's technology behind it

ZNOLMT · 06-16-2009, 03:21 PM

Hah! It's about time they put a decent motor in those mustangs. I drove a 2008 v6 mustang for a month or so (rental while my car was in the shop) and that thing was pretty awful. Very clumsy, heavy and had no power, at least compared Nikki's 2010 v6 Camaro.

Great to see that Ford is making improvements. Surely brought on by their competition from the Camaro. Even still, it's a little late.

I'd hate to be one of the people who bought the 2010 mustang with the new body, only to find out they have a new, more powerful engine for probably about the same price only one year later!

TJ91 · 06-16-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JewelZ

lolz. I bet they bought a '10 Camaro to see Chevy's technology behind it

Chevy did that with the mustang when they were developing the Camaro. Its only fair. But ford wont put in as much as chevy did for our v6.
P.S my 2LT/RS M6 came in today, i pick her up tommorow

MontyCarlo · 06-16-2009, 03:54 PM

With the current Mustang V8's, Ford's doing a good job of wringing performance out of lower HP. Maybe they can pull off a similar trick with their new V6's and actually build something they'd let magazines pit head-to-head with an LS or LT (can't remember which magazine it was that said they contacted Dodge and Ford to get V6 Mustangs and Challengers to compare against an LT, and both of them declined).

EarliestMemory · 06-16-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

P.S my 2LT/RS M6 came in today, i pick her up tommorow

:party0038: Yay!!! It's about time, seems like you've waited forever! Congrats and post pics when you decide to take a break from cruising - and hopefully smoking a few V6 Mustangs. We'll still be able to leave those 2011 'stangs in the dust.

trudawg660 · 06-16-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EarliestMemory

:party0038: Yay!!! It's about time, seems like you've waited forever! Congrats and post pics when you decide to take a break from cruising - and hopefully smoking a few V6 Mustangs. We'll still be able to leave those 2011 'stangs in the dust.

By the time they come out i might have a Turbo in mine.

syr74 · 06-16-2009, 04:34 PM

What we currently know about the 2011 3.7L for the Mustang is that it will be a generation up on the model under the hood of the MKS, probably an easy 'upgrade' to throw in since so many changes need to be made for north-south fitment, and that it makes at least a little more power than that mill does. FWIW the MKS produces 275hp. As for direct injection, no naturally aspirated will utilize direct injection in the near future.

RealQuickCamaro · 06-16-2009, 05:16 PM

good job ford, its about time you update your engines in mustangs, what i find interesting is how much horsepower is going to have, is ford going to add DI to match the camaro v6 numbers ? or leave it around 270-290 hp ?

"The engine will likely have slighty different horsepower and torque ratings in the Mustang. Changes had to be made to the front wheel drive version of the engine for longitudinal placement. These revisions include a new intake manifold, exhaust manifolds and accessory drive system to name a few. A more free-flowing air intake system geared for performance may also bolster final horsepower."

patriotpa · 06-16-2009, 05:26 PM

Now all they need to do is copy the styling, the IRS, and the engine!

Caliman93230 · 06-16-2009, 05:35 PM

ford not dishing out the ecoboost on the v6 mustang very retarded choice.

Supermans · 06-16-2009, 05:46 PM

This competition will be a good one. The 2011 Mustang will be faster than the Camaro in the V6 category simply because the Mustang weighs a lot less. It will be interesting to see if the new 5.0 V8 will be able to beat the Camaro's time.. My guess is it will also for the same reasons.. However the camaro will still look a lot nicer on the road stock for stock..

06-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
MAROobsession Drives: 05 Honda Accord V6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palm Beach FL Posts: 87	2011 Mustangs new v6 looks like the competition is stiffening up a little bit for the camaro. looks like the 2011 v6 mustang is getting a new engine with at-least 270+ hp. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2011-for...re-37l-v6.html __________________ Dodge builds challengers, Chevy builds champions

06-16-2009, 02:15 PM	#4
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	lolz. I bet they bought a '10 Camaro to see Chevy's technology behind it __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

06-16-2009, 03:54 PM	#7
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,255	With the current Mustang V8's, Ford's doing a good job of wringing performance out of lower HP. Maybe they can pull off a similar trick with their new V6's and actually build something they'd let magazines pit head-to-head with an LS or LT (can't remember which magazine it was that said they contacted Dodge and Ford to get V6 Mustangs and Challengers to compare against an LT, and both of them declined). __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

06-16-2009, 05:35 PM	#13
Caliman93230 Drives: LS3S/C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 1,344	ford not dishing out the ecoboost on the v6 mustang very retarded choice. __________________ MODS whipple 2.9L s/c, ADM race scoop, 600 rwhp 550 wrtq, . Last edited by Caliman93230; 06-16-2009 at 06:01 PM.

06-16-2009, 05:46 PM	#14
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	This competition will be a good one. The 2011 Mustang will be faster than the Camaro in the V6 category simply because the Mustang weighs a lot less. It will be interesting to see if the new 5.0 V8 will be able to beat the Camaro's time.. My guess is it will also for the same reasons.. However the camaro will still look a lot nicer on the road stock for stock.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

06-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	A must for Ford. I am very interested to see what the new 5.0 is gonna put out in the Mustang GT, and if they will go to a six speed. Could be serious competetion for the SS.

06-16-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
ZNOLMT Drives: Rally Yellow 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 469	Hah! It's about time they put a decent motor in those mustangs. I drove a 2008 v6 mustang for a month or so (rental while my car was in the shop) and that thing was pretty awful. Very clumsy, heavy and had no power, at least compared Nikki's 2010 v6 Camaro. Great to see that Ford is making improvements. Surely brought on by their competition from the Camaro. Even still, it's a little late. I'd hate to be one of the people who bought the 2010 mustang with the new body, only to find out they have a new, more powerful engine for probably about the same price only one year later!

06-16-2009, 04:34 PM	#10
syr74 Account Suspended Drives: Thunderbird Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 951	What we currently know about the 2011 3.7L for the Mustang is that it will be a generation up on the model under the hood of the MKS, probably an easy 'upgrade' to throw in since so many changes need to be made for north-south fitment, and that it makes at least a little more power than that mill does. FWIW the MKS produces 275hp. As for direct injection, no naturally aspirated will utilize direct injection in the near future.

06-16-2009, 05:16 PM	#11
RealQuickCamaro Drives: Yellow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 77	good job ford, its about time you update your engines in mustangs, what i find interesting is how much horsepower is going to have, is ford going to add DI to match the camaro v6 numbers ? or leave it around 270-290 hp ? "The engine will likely have slighty different horsepower and torque ratings in the Mustang. Changes had to be made to the front wheel drive version of the engine for longitudinal placement. These revisions include a new intake manifold, exhaust manifolds and accessory drive system to name a few. A more free-flowing air intake system geared for performance may also bolster final horsepower."

06-16-2009, 05:26 PM	#12
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,962 View My Garage	Now all they need to do is copy the styling, the IRS, and the engine!

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