Leaked: 2011 Mustang GT to Get 412-hp 5.0L V8
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Leaked: 2011 Mustang GT to Get 412-hp 5.0L V8
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-liter-v8.html
It’s official, the 5.0 is back! That’s right… we learned today that the iconic 5.0-liter will return in the 2011 Mustang GT with an impressive 412-hp. This information was released today and was embargoed until the 28th, but after a loose-lipped individual leaked the info, we’re certainly not going to sit back and miss out.
The output is still short of both the Challenger SRT8 and Camaro SS, but those vehicles weigh hundreds of pounds more, so the added power, combined with the ‘Stangs more nimble chassis should make the already superior performer a unanimous winner in the muscle cars wars.
Ford is set to debut the car at the Detroit Auto Show, and the return of the 5.0 was expected after Ford debuted a new 305-hp 3.7-liter V6 for the base Mustang at the LA Auto Show.
AutoGuide will bring you full coverage of the official debut on January 11th, unless, of course, more info is leaked… because we’re currently sitting on a long list of technical specs that will have five-oh fanatics drooling.
The output is still short of both the Challenger SRT8 and Camaro SS, but those vehicles weigh hundreds of pounds more, so the added power, combined with the ‘Stangs more nimble chassis should make the already superior performer a unanimous winner in the muscle cars wars.
Ford is set to debut the car at the Detroit Auto Show, and the return of the 5.0 was expected after Ford debuted a new 305-hp 3.7-liter V6 for the base Mustang at the LA Auto Show.
AutoGuide will bring you full coverage of the official debut on January 11th, unless, of course, more info is leaked… because we’re currently sitting on a long list of technical specs that will have five-oh fanatics drooling.
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Re: Leaked: 2011 Mustang GT to Get 412-hp 5.0L V8
This is old news.
But, I am quite glad Ford is putting a much better engine in the mustang. 2012 is also supposed to get more power.
Still not a Ford fan.
But, I am quite glad Ford is putting a much better engine in the mustang. 2012 is also supposed to get more power.
Still not a Ford fan.
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Re: Leaked: 2011 Mustang GT to Get 412-hp 5.0L V8
I don't know if you know this but my user name is to the right just like yours is.
Revaluate
Camaro
400hp
6.2L bigger bore and more stroke can negate combustion efficiencies.
Heavier car.
2010 Mustang GT
300HP
4.6L
Smaller stroke and a smaller bore.
Lighter car.
Camaro has a bigger fuel tank and cost just $7 more to fill up and approximate burns the same amount of fuel for 25 miles.
Ford sucks.
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''Who said that?''
I don't know if you know this but my user name is to the right just like yours is.
Revaluate
Camaro
400hp
6.2L bigger bore and more stroke can negate combustion efficiencies.
Heavier car.
2010 Mustang GT
300HP
4.6L
Smaller stroke and a smaller bore.
Lighter car.
Camaro has a bigger fuel tank and cost just $7 more to fill up and approximate burns the same amount of fuel for 25 miles.
[IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/jrg1fr.jpg[IMG]
Ford sucks.
I don't know if you know this but my user name is to the right just like yours is.
Revaluate
Camaro
400hp
6.2L bigger bore and more stroke can negate combustion efficiencies.
Heavier car.
2010 Mustang GT
300HP
4.6L
Smaller stroke and a smaller bore.
Lighter car.
Camaro has a bigger fuel tank and cost just $7 more to fill up and approximate burns the same amount of fuel for 25 miles.
[IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/jrg1fr.jpg[IMG]
Ford sucks.
What you just posted gives 0 information on Ford's new 5.0L motor. I'm not one to defend Ford, but I think you should post the correct info for the motor we are talking about.
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Re: Leaked: 2011 Mustang GT to Get 412-hp 5.0L V8
Still a modular. Still bigger, heavier, more expensive, and not as powerful as an LS3.
Kudos for effort though. The ecoboost V6 would be a much more interesting engine choice, IMO. Call it the SVO, and keep the price under $30k. It would sell.
Kudos for effort though. The ecoboost V6 would be a much more interesting engine choice, IMO. Call it the SVO, and keep the price under $30k. It would sell.
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Re: Leaked: 2011 Mustang GT to Get 412-hp 5.0L V8
It is relevant info if you think somehow roughly ''400cc'' of displacement is going to fix 'everything'' just sit back stay outta this one. I guarantee it's not going to improve it hasn't improved since 1987.
That's why they are playing with direct injection using bosch motorsport fuel systems calling it ''ecoboost'' .