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11-30-2009, 02:40 PM
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|  Ford to revise base model Mustang's V6 for 2010 model
Here's the current 2009 engine..
4.0L, V6, 210hp, 240lb-ft
the new one will get
3.7L, V6, 305hp, 280lb-ft
the Mustang GT will get
4.6L V8, 315hp, 325lb-ft
the point of this post is...umm, I don't know if Mustang GT is that much attractive compare to the base model.
considering added price, weight, fuel consumption, insurance, etc...
I wanna see them running side by side and see which one is faster and handles better
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11-30-2009, 03:01 PM
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extra 45 torque.
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11-30-2009, 03:36 PM
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shove the turbo SHO engine in the V6 mustang and it WILL outperform the V8 one. LOL.
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11-30-2009, 03:37 PM
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The GT is getting a new engine aswell. Its rumoured to be a 5.0 litre with around 400 horsepower.
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11-30-2009, 03:38 PM
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yay!
that 4.0L V6 was a piece of shit,
Forgot which magazine this was but
"performance of a japanese 4 cyl, fuel economy of a german V8"
4 valves per cylinder doesn't sound like much but damn  to ford for this new V6, in a way the V8's figures are quite dated, but hey its priced well and sounds great  | |
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11-30-2009, 04:07 PM
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I was hoping for the 3.5 Ecoboost engine.
Which car takes top honours for most HP/$ now ? Camaro, Mustang, or the 3.8 Genesis Coupe?
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11-30-2009, 05:02 PM
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that GT needs an upgrade 315 wont run with anyone
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11-30-2009, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Timpo  Here's the current 2009 engine..
4.0L, V6, 210hp, 240lb-ft
the new one will get
3.7L, V6, 305hp, 280lb-ft
the Mustang GT will get
4.6L V8, 315hp, 325lb-ft
the point of this post is...umm, I don't know if Mustang GT is that much attractive compare to the base model.
considering added price, weight, fuel consumption, insurance, etc...
I wanna see them running side by side and see which one is faster and handles better | good to hear the V6 gets a upgrade
that V6 4.0 is a joke, a 4.0 only makes 210hp? lolllll and only 240 pounds of torque
no wonder my boss's stang feels slow as hell
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11-30-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi128 that GT needs an upgrade 315 wont run with anyone | I disagree and I believe even the current spec GT runs well with most new cars in its price range especially when you consider the potential discounts you can get on one.
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11-30-2009, 07:13 PM
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Currently:
4.0L, V6, 210hp, 240lb-ft
4.6L V8, 315hp, 325lb-ft
Upcoming:
3.7L, V6, 305hp, 280lb-ft
3.5L, V6TT, 365hp, 365lb-ft
and/or
5.0L, V8, ~400hp, ~400lb-ft (coyote)
The Shelby version of the 5.0L V8 will probably get a Twin Turbo in lieu of the traditional supercharger...
The 6.2L V8 is the one going in the SVT Raptor F150 off-road pickup.
The 6.8L diesel is 'the scorpion' going into the new F350 pickup.
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11-30-2009, 07:16 PM
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There's 0% interest finance up to 5years on mustangs right now. IF ONLY I could order a 2011 GT with the coyote.. I'd get my employee pricing + zero percent... that would be a WICKED deal.
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11-30-2009, 08:20 PM
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Damn, no wonder the GT's slow, it barely have more power than my 98 GS400
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11-30-2009, 08:59 PM
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GT's are slow?!?!?! 5 sec 0-60 is "slow"?
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11-30-2009, 09:03 PM
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2009 engine
4.0L, V6, 210hp, 240lb-ft
FAIL
4L engine for a car that only puts out 210 is quite sad...
Chevrolet FTMFW.
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11-30-2009, 09:18 PM
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^ Yep it's weak, that's why the V6 has always been the wifey's Mustang.
That will all change in 2011. The Mustang has always outsold the Camaro, and will continue to do so after this year's Camaro buzz wears off.
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11-30-2009, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor Currently:
4.0L, V6, 210hp, 240lb-ft
4.6L V8, 315hp, 325lb-ft
Upcoming:
3.7L, V6, 305hp, 280lb-ft
3.5L, V6TT, 365hp, 365lb-ft
and/or
5.0L, V8, ~400hp, ~400lb-ft (coyote)
The Shelby version of the 5.0L V8 will probably get a Twin Turbo in lieu of the traditional supercharger...
The 6.2L V8 is the one going in the SVT Raptor F150 off-road pickup.
The 6.8L diesel is 'the scorpion' going into the new F350 pickup. | mmmm the base model mustang makes pretty good power now
i drove a 2010 GT and i must say, it makes my G35 feel gimped.
the steering was odd though. but for a 315 hp car the clutch was really soft and easy to get used to. As well the noise from it was pretty seductive. my only gripe, not enough wheel spin from the stock 275's in the back.
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11-30-2009, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmer91 2009 engine
4.0L, V6, 210hp, 240lb-ft
FAIL
4L engine for a car that only puts out 210 is quite sad...
Chevrolet FTMFW. | no shit sherlock
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu I disagree and I believe even the current spec GT runs well with most new cars in its price range especially when you consider the potential discounts you can get on one. | for 38k it's quite a bit for a GT, and there's different packages to add just to have better brakes.
These American Pony cars, are suppose to have lots of power doing quarter mile. But still cheap enough for all of those in high school to have a used one and show off.
At 315hp, it's not bad. But comparing to a lighter car, with less power, independent suspension, I'm sure the Mustang wont make it far
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12-01-2009, 08:47 AM
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"The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
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Originally Posted by Leopold Stotch mmmm the base model mustang makes pretty good power now | meh. the rental v6 i had made me cry... i hate that engine  Quote: |
the steering was odd though.
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but for a 315 hp car the clutch was really soft and easy to get used to. As well the noise from it was pretty seductive. my only gripe, not enough wheel spin from the stock 275's in the back.
| it spun just fine for me with the traction control off 
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12-01-2009, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor There's 0% interest finance up to 5years on mustangs right now. IF ONLY I could order a 2011 GT with the coyote.. I'd get my employee pricing + zero percent... that would be a WICKED deal. | wah.... details? for a base 5spd GT, how much do you have to put down up front? how much monthly?
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I rented a V6 convertible pony car on my Hawaii trip back in 2007. Despite hating the steering on the car tremendously (reminded me of my old Chevy Tahoe - very light, and not very linear), I had tons of fun with it. The exhaust note sounded mean, and the acceleration was pretty decent. The 'shaker' system pounded my gangster tunes pretty hard.
I can't wait to rent a 2011 V6 convertible next time I go vacationing
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BTW, was it Hertz that offers a GT V8, and the C6 Corvette in their fleet (in the states)?
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Originally Posted by too_slow I rented a V6 convertible pony car on my Hawaii trip back in 2007. Despite hating the steering on the car tremendously (reminded me of my old Chevy Tahoe - very light, and not very linear), I had tons of fun with it. The exhaust note sounded mean, and the acceleration was pretty decent. The 'shaker' system pounded my gangster tunes pretty hard.
I can't wait to rent a 2011 V6 convertible next time I go vacationing | you were luckier than me. i had a coupe not the convertible... and of course, it was an automatic
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^Haha.. I actually lucked out with my booking. I had originally booked a Pontiac G6, and they were sold out when I got there(I arrived on Christmas eve).. They offered a Jeep YJ and the pony convertible.. Guess which one I had picked..
Mine was a slush box too, but I drove it like a manual.. LOL
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