[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

[Meowjin]

extra 45 torque.

[shenmecar]

shove the turbo SHO engine in the V6 mustang and it WILL outperform the V8 one. LOL.

[CPE]

The GT is getting a new engine aswell. Its rumoured to be a 5.0 litre with around 400 horsepower.

[ilvtofu]

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 :thumbsup: to ford for this new V6, in a way the V8's figures are quite dated, but hey its priced well and sounds great :D

[too_slow]

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?

[!Aznboi128]

that GT needs an upgrade 315 wont run with anyone

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

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

[ilvtofu]

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.

[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.

[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.

[Solo_D33A]

Damn, no wonder the GT's slow, it barely have more power than my 98 GS400

[ilvtofu]

GT's are slow?!?!?! 5 sec 0-60 is "slow"?

[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.

[Rich Sandor]

^ 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.

[Leopold Stotch]

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.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

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

[!Aznboi128]

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

[thumper]

i posted this a few months back:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/2011-ford-mustang-t587387.html?t=587387&highlight=ecoboost

[thumper]

mmmm the base model mustang makes pretty good power now

meh. the rental v6 i had made me cry... i hate that engine :cry:



the steering was odd though.

how? is it typical american overassisted again? just curious...

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 :p

[thumper]

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?

[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 :D

[too_slow]

BTW, was it Hertz that offers a GT V8, and the C6 Corvette in their fleet (in the states)?

[thumper]

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 :D

you were luckier than me. i had a coupe not the convertible... and of course, it was an automatic :cry:

[too_slow]

^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

[thumper]

^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

it was supposed to be a ford taurus for me (company discount or else i would have ended up in a hyundai... sigh), but the one i was supposed to get was damaged the day before so i was "upgraded".

maybe the mustang i had was thrashed...

[!LittleDragon]

BTW, was it Hertz that offers a GT V8, and the C6 Corvette in their fleet (in the states)?

Yeah, I rent from Hertz when I travel in the US all the time. Particularly in Vegas and the Bay Area. I've rented a V6 Mustang twice.. Kinda slow but on Las Vegas Blvd, how fast can you go? Other times, I've rented the Mustang GTH, Corvette HZH and the Corvette convertible. Depending on the location, they have other cars as well. I've seen 370Z's at their San Francisco airport location.

[Rich Sandor]

Well, i just got word the 2010 mustangs are all built out. No more 2010 mustangs unless it's already at the dealership or on the train on the way to the dealership.

If you do a factory order, it's gonna be a 2011! Nows I just gotta find out if they will honor 2010 incentives on 2011s.. (probably not)

[ilvtofu]

^Does that mean loads and loads of discounts on remaining models? :D

[maxx]

i went to look at one, not the best quality build. on the 45k GT, the passenger seat ratchet came off when i tried to adjust it. the seatbelt holder that holds it to the B pillar came off and tried to strangle me.
good to hear though that it will compete with maro's base model.