Check out these sweet videos from Ford that are basically advertisements for the new powertrain offerings in the 2011 Mustangs. They detail the legendary 5.0 V8 and the 3.7L V6. Enjoy!
2011 Ford Mustang V6 and GT are ready to destroy the competition
The first-look press drives of the new 2011 Ford Mustang V6 and Mustang GT with their new 3.7L and 5.0L engines respectively has just taken place. Autoblog had some of the better coverage so that’s where I went to for the first review. What I can say from my experiences and from those found online, the 2011 Mustang is going to own the muscle car segment for years to come. The 3.7L V6 produces 305 horsepower and achieves 31 mpg on the EPA highway run (as Ford is quick to point out, it’s the first car in history to produce over 300 horsepower and make over 30 mpg.) The car even features improved NVH and a reduction in aerodynamic drag too.
The 2011 Mustang GT features the return of the beloved 5.0 badges on the fenders and more importantly, produces more power than the outgoing 4.6L powered 2010 model. The 5.0 produces 412 horsepower and 390 pound feet of torque while still hitting 26 mpg! Both the V6 and V8 cars feature 6-speed automatic or manual gearboxes for improved performance and fuel economy. For the full story, head on over here for the V6 or over to this page for the V8.
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Bloomberg survey says Americans are turning away from Toyota, heading over to Ford!
More good news for the Dearborn, Michigan based Ford Motor Company. According to a Bloomberg survey 36% of Americans have a negative view of Toyota, and only 49% have a favorable view of them. While this news wouldn’t normally be that big of a deal, companies go through good times and bad no matter who they are, the big story here is Ford. A staggering 77% of Americans have a favorable opinion of FoMoCo, which is 7% better than Honda!
As Autoblog points out, there are several reasons why the survey results most likely came out in this way. First, Ford did not take government assistance, nor did they file for bankruptcy like General Motors or Chrysler. Second, Ford is making some amazing products; probably the best products they have ever made in their 100+ year history. Cars like the 2011 Mustang and 2010 Fusion that are not only more powerful than the previous model year, but are also more fuel efficient. The F-150 has been a best seller for over 30 years and new products like the Transit Connect and Fiesta are already huge hits with consumers.
For the full report, head on over to Bloomberg.
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General Motors and its CAW workforce have something to celebrate! Less than a year after production started, the 100,000th Camaro rolled off the assembly line in Oshawa, Ontario just last week. The car was an Inferno Orange Camaro SS. So far in 2009 the Camaro was outselling the segment leader, the Ford Mustang, but that was before a powertrain upgrade. Now the 2011 Mustang is packing nearly identical horsepower ratings in its V6 and V8 engines. We’ll just have to stay tuned to see which car ends up on top of the Muscle Car sales heap. For more, head on over to Camaro5 or Autoblog.
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2011 Ford Mustang V6 achieves 31 mpg on the highway! Sets a new record in the process!
Ford Motor Company has another great story to tell about its One Ford transformation plan. This chapter talks about the 2011 Mustang V6. The 3.7L V6 will produce 305 horsepower while returning 31 mpg on the highway when equipped with an automatic. This makes the 2011 Mustang V6 the first car to ever produce more than 300 hp and hit 30 mpg + in EPA testing. Think about it, the first time ever a car has hit 300 + hp and 30 + mpg. Kudos to the Mustang team for showing people that performance and fuel efficiency can go hand in hand. It may not be as frugal as the boring and very homely Toyota Prius, but it wasn’t designed to be. For the full press release, head on over to Autoblog.
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2011 Mustang sales are off to a hot start, hitting 11,000 orders before it’s even on sale!!
The 2010 Mustang featured a complete refresh of the interior and exterior but kept the same powertrains as the 2009 model. That apparently didn’t sit well with buyers as only 66,623 2010 Mustangs sold, the worst year on record. For 2011, the Mustang is packing two new powertrains and two new transmissions which are apparently helping sales. The 5.0L V8 coming back probably didn’t hurt any either, as Ford is reporting over 11,000 orders on the 2011 model already, three times more than the 2010 model had at this time. For more details, head on over to Autoblog.
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2011 Mustang gives you way more bang for only a little more coin!
Both the V6 and V8 versions of the 2011 Mustang offer you way more power than the 2010 powertrains they replace, and they do it for only modest increases in price! The 3.7L V6 packs over 300 horsepower and gets 30 miles per gallon and will only set you back $750 more than the outgoing model, and it’s still over $500 less than a comparably equipped Camaro. The legendary five-oh is back in the V8 model and will cost around $1,250 more than the 4.6L 2010 it replaces, still $1,300 cheaper than a 1SS equipped 6.2L Camaro. The full pricing guide can be found at The Mustang Source. Or you can head on over to Autoblog to check out the gallery and also the pricing guide in case it gets pulled down.
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Check out the 2011 Ford Mustang GT California Special!
The 2010 Ford Mustang brought an updated interior and refreshed exterior to an otherwise great platform. Sadly, the powertrains were carryover, and while quick, they lacked the power of their Camaro and Challenger competition. The 2011 Ford Mustang changes all of that with a new V6 and a new V8. The V6 is a 3.7L unit that packs over 300 horsepower and still manages 30 miles per gallon! The V8 brings back the legendary 5.0L title and carries with it 412 horsepower! For more great shots of this impressive new “Stang, head on over to our gallery!
The embargo is blown!! Details slip out on the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0L!!!
Details have begun to surface on the 2011 Mustang GT, or more specifically the new powertrain that will be available. The 3.7L V6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December, and now it appears that an updated V8 is in the cards too. The new engine will displace 5.0L and is expected to produce 412 horsepower! For more details head on over to Inside Line.
UPDATE! Autoweek has apparently decided to release more details on the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0L V8. The peak torque of 390 lb-ft arrives at 6,500 rpm, and the engine features twin independent cam timing, 4 valves per cylinder, and your choice of a six-speed manual or automatic. This combination will reportedly offer up 25 mpg on the highway. For more, head on over to Autoweek.
The 2011 Mustang V6 was recently shown at the LA Auto Show and it is quite an impressive ride. It features a 3.7L V6, 305 horsepower and a whopping 30 mpg on the highway! Well now you can see and hear the car in action! Check out the video above and let us know what you think!
