Refreshed Ford Mustang News
11-17-2008, 09:33 PM
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Press release and media photos are finally out.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automotiv...d-mustang.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automotiv...d-mustang.html
04-14-2009, 01:32 PM
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05-18-2009, 03:10 PM
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New 300kW (400hp) 5.0-litre V8 tipped for Falcon
Bruce Newton, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 18, 2009
Ford Falcons such as the XR8 are set to switch to a smaller-capacity, 5.0-litre V8 in 2010, which will be cleaner and more powerful than the current 5.4.
Ford Australia has confirmed it is staying in the V8 business beyond the life of the current 5.4-litre Boss engine.
And the favourite to take over from the ageing Boss is an aluminium double overhead cam 5.0-litre codenamed ‘Coyote’ that is currently under development in the USA with baseline outputs reported to be around 300kW and 540Nm.
While timing for the changeover remains a closely guarded secret, at or around the upgrade from the Euro III to Euro IV emissions standard from July 1 2010 shapes as a logical point.
Ford Australia product development director Russell Christophers confirmed to drive that Coyote fits in the Falcon’s engine bay and he likes the figures being quoted for it. However, he has yet to sample it.
“I have seen the performance curves and it is a pretty good engine,” he said.
The decision to continue with V8s is good news not only for Ford performance car fans but also Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV), which continues to sell more V8s than turbo six-cylinders despite the latter offering superior performance and fuel economy.
“We are going to have to take a punt,” said Christophers. “It is amazing how that segment has really stood up. If people just want performance they would buy the turbo, but plenty of people are still buying the V8.
“The window of opportunity is small because there will not continue to be a demand and a need for V8s. The thing you are punting on is there going to be enough demand to get a payback on this program. The demand is going to be in decline.”
Christophers admitted that the financial uncertainty surrounding the future of General Motors was a motivator for Ford continuing to offer a V8.
“If something happened to Holden, and HSV (Holden’s equivalent to FPV) folded, we would be mad not to continue in that (V8) business,” he said. “But I don’t know that is going to happen.”
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=62920
Bruce Newton, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 18, 2009
Ford Falcons such as the XR8 are set to switch to a smaller-capacity, 5.0-litre V8 in 2010, which will be cleaner and more powerful than the current 5.4.
Ford Australia has confirmed it is staying in the V8 business beyond the life of the current 5.4-litre Boss engine.
And the favourite to take over from the ageing Boss is an aluminium double overhead cam 5.0-litre codenamed ‘Coyote’ that is currently under development in the USA with baseline outputs reported to be around 300kW and 540Nm.
While timing for the changeover remains a closely guarded secret, at or around the upgrade from the Euro III to Euro IV emissions standard from July 1 2010 shapes as a logical point.
Ford Australia product development director Russell Christophers confirmed to drive that Coyote fits in the Falcon’s engine bay and he likes the figures being quoted for it. However, he has yet to sample it.
“I have seen the performance curves and it is a pretty good engine,” he said.
The decision to continue with V8s is good news not only for Ford performance car fans but also Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV), which continues to sell more V8s than turbo six-cylinders despite the latter offering superior performance and fuel economy.
“We are going to have to take a punt,” said Christophers. “It is amazing how that segment has really stood up. If people just want performance they would buy the turbo, but plenty of people are still buying the V8.
“The window of opportunity is small because there will not continue to be a demand and a need for V8s. The thing you are punting on is there going to be enough demand to get a payback on this program. The demand is going to be in decline.”
Christophers admitted that the financial uncertainty surrounding the future of General Motors was a motivator for Ford continuing to offer a V8.
“If something happened to Holden, and HSV (Holden’s equivalent to FPV) folded, we would be mad not to continue in that (V8) business,” he said. “But I don’t know that is going to happen.”
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=62920
05-18-2009, 09:06 PM
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2010 Mustang...... http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/18/r...ote-v8-coming/
I won't believe it till i see it. But we need to remember that Ford isn't taking any govt. money so anything is possible.
I won't believe it till i see it. But we need to remember that Ford isn't taking any govt. money so anything is possible.
05-18-2009, 09:42 PM
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I think if they do bring it back and it is 400hp/400tq and the cars weight stays even remotely the same the Camaro is screwed. We shall see.
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Gm shouldn't have cut corners on the weight, I'm really anxious to see what this new mustangs weight will be and if it's around the same I think a lot of people saving for a new camaro may switch over and be saving for a new mustang instead. GM needs to take care of camaro's weight issue, it will not only make the car faster but give it better gas mileage to appease all side's.
To get the limelight back in the camaro I hope they come out the z28.
To get the limelight back in the camaro I hope they come out the z28.
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