2011 Mustang to Get Small But More Powerful 3.7-liter V6

Administrator · June 16th, 2009, 02:27 PM

The 2011 Ford Mustang looks like it will get a boost in performance, while at the same time a drop in displacement. According to a report on The Mustang News, Ford is about to replace the aging 4.0-liter V6 with a new 3.7-liter unit. A Mustang with the new 3.7-liter engine was put on display recently at an employee town hall event at Ford’s Dearborn Development Center.

Currently the V6 makes just 210hp and 240 ft-lbs of torque - a far cry from the 265hp in the new Dodge Challenger and a far, far cry from the 300hp output of Chevy’s new V6 Camaro.

Output for the new 3.7-liter unit in Lincoln's new MKS is an impressive 273hp and 270 ft-lbs of torque. It isn't likely to be that high in the Mustang for several reasons. Primarily, the cost associated with building a more powerful engine and the fact that those numbers are getting a little too close to the 315hp output of the V8-powered GT. Additionally, the Mustang doesn’t need all that power to keep up, as in V6 trim it already weights several hundred pounds less than cars like the Camaro.

More: 2011 Mustang to Get Small But More Powerful 3.7-liter V6 on AutoGuide.com

2002 BLK GT · June 16th, 2009, 02:36 PM

If they return to the new edge style it will be great....

white03v6 · June 16th, 2009, 03:00 PM

hmm...that could be cool.
DOHC 3.7 v6...but i hope they dont power it down too much

101fng · June 16th, 2009, 03:17 PM

well, if they come out with the 5.0 then i don't see it being a stretch to say that ford would have a problem with the 2011 V6 being close to 270hp

Fox2102 · June 16th, 2009, 03:30 PM

A 270hp v6 would be pretty nice but how easy would it be to mod??? I doubt I will buy one either way though. Think i'll just go ahead and get a GT

white03v6 · June 16th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by 101fng

well, if they come out with the 5.0 then i don't see it being a stretch to say that ford would have a problem with the 2011 V6 being close to 270hp

True, true

Originally Posted by Fox2102

A 270hp v6 would be pretty nice but how easy would it be to mod??? I doubt I will buy one either way though. Think i'll just go ahead and get a GT

Come on, its a Mustang, people will find ways to mod it and aftermarket parts will begin popping up pretty quickly.

Triple A · June 16th, 2009, 03:43 PM

awesome

6DXR · June 16th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Good. I'm tired of these slow cars that look fast!

mooses · June 16th, 2009, 04:00 PM

All they need to do is keep the weight down so it still isn't slow as nuts.

June 16th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#1
Administrator Why?...becasue I Said SO! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 566 iTrader: 0 reviews	2011 Mustang to Get Small But More Powerful 3.7-liter V6 The 2011 Ford Mustang looks like it will get a boost in performance, while at the same time a drop in displacement. According to a report on The Mustang News, Ford is about to replace the aging 4.0-liter V6 with a new 3.7-liter unit. A Mustang with the new 3.7-liter engine was put on display recently at an employee town hall event at Ford’s Dearborn Development Center. Currently the V6 makes just 210hp and 240 ft-lbs of torque - a far cry from the 265hp in the new Dodge Challenger and a far, far cry from the 300hp output of Chevy’s new V6 Camaro. Output for the new 3.7-liter unit in Lincoln's new MKS is an impressive 273hp and 270 ft-lbs of torque. It isn't likely to be that high in the Mustang for several reasons. Primarily, the cost associated with building a more powerful engine and the fact that those numbers are getting a little too close to the 315hp output of the V8-powered GT. Additionally, the Mustang doesn’t need all that power to keep up, as in V6 trim it already weights several hundred pounds less than cars like the Camaro. More: 2011 Mustang to Get Small But More Powerful 3.7-liter V6 on AutoGuide.com

June 16th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#3
white03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 V6 Mustang Too long@Too slow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2,672 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmm...that could be cool. DOHC 3.7 v6...but i hope they dont power it down too much __________________ NCMM Co-Founder NCMM Website NCMM Forums

June 16th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#4
101fng Banned 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 5,702 iTrader: 2 reviews	well, if they come out with the 5.0 then i don't see it being a stretch to say that ford would have a problem with the 2011 V6 being close to 270hp __________________ my rules: 1) at least pretend like you know thrasher and I are together 2) try to arrange a personal meeting with thrasher, and it will only be a matter of time before you meet 101fng

June 16th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#7
Triple A Shake Me Like A Monkey Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,010 iTrader: 1 reviews	awesome __________________ Photoblog

June 16th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#8
6DXR Is the game, Ross is the name. 1998 M3,2K8 Ninja 250 Faster Than Fapsmith's Asian Girl Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Bay Posts: 2,101 iTrader: 1 reviews	Good. I'm tired of these slow cars that look fast! __________________ I drive a 1998 BMW M3. I used to drive the sexiest Mach 1 in existence. But now I am a 3uroslut

June 16th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#2
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4.6L Coupe' 5spd *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,185 iTrader: 0 reviews	If they return to the new edge style it will be great....

June 16th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#5
Fox2102 Hardcore Enthusiast '03 Harley Sportster 1200 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mount olive, AL Posts: 1,069 iTrader: 0 reviews	A 270hp v6 would be pretty nice but how easy would it be to mod??? I doubt I will buy one either way though. Think i'll just go ahead and get a GT

June 16th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#9
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	All they need to do is keep the weight down so it still isn't slow as nuts.

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