2011 Mustang GT/V6= Awesome power!

[panthermike]

Not sure if this is a repost but worth checking out.

V6; 0-60= 5.1 seconds, 1/4= 13.7@ 102mph

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_1003_2011_ford_mustang_v_6_test/index.html

GT 5.0; 0-60= 4.3 seconds, 1/4= 12.8@ 110.8mph

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coup...erformance.html

Notice they both put out more power than advertised.

 

[JHZR2]

wow. And it is becoming more of a balanced package I suppose too.

 

[Nick R]

Wow, the V6 is just as fast as the current GT. Haha, GM and Chrysler.... Lot of catching up to do.

 

[panthermike]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
wow. And it is becoming more of a balanced package I suppose too.


Yes, sounds like well rounded packages.

 

[JHZR2]

The new one is the first without solid rear, right?

 

[RISUPERCREWMAN]

Nice!

 

[d00df00d]

And without direct injection, too. Dang good job, Ford.

 

[buster]

Go Ford!

 

[DieselTech]

Originally Posted By: buster
Go Ford!


American Muscle!!

 

[jay929]

great, i have to worry about the V6's beating my gt now. haha

 

[oilboy123]

I'm a ford owner but thought this was interesting.

Camaro specs:

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

BASE PRICE: $22,995

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 218 cu in, 3564cc
Power (SAE net): 304 bhp @ 6400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 273 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 112.3 in Length: 190.4 in Width: 75.5 in Height: 54.2 in


Curb weight: 3807 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.5 sec @ 99 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 173 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/29 mpg

 

[bdcardinal]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
The new one is the first without solid rear, right?


99-04 Mustang Cobras had IRS, none others from the factory that i know of.

 

[d00df00d]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
The new one is the first without solid rear, right?

Pretty sure this one still has a solid rear.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I dont believe MT's numbers on a 3900 LB car. You dont know how fast "yours" is gonna be.

 

[ALL_OUT_LS1]

I'm not buying those numbers either.......

 

[Steve S]

Originally Posted By: rudolphna

Wow, the V6 is just as fast as the current GT. Haha, GM and Chrysler.... Lot of catching up to do.
Hmmmm makes you wonder why G.M. and Chrysler are and have been second rate mfgs.It is easy to sell [censored] when money is easy and the money is free "refi the house"

 

[Michael_P]

IRS or not.....Does it hook up? .94g lateral????

 

[Nick R]

Originally Posted By: ALL_OUT_LS1
I'm not buying those numbers either.......



With a name like ALL OUT LS1 I'm not surprised you don't believe a Ford can be that fast.

 

[Nick R]

Originally Posted By: Michael_P
IRS or not.....Does it hook up? .94g lateral????


No IRS. Solid rear axle.

 

[MrHorspwer]

Originally Posted By: Steve S
Originally Posted By: rudolphna

Wow, the V6 is just as fast as the current GT. Haha, GM and Chrysler.... Lot of catching up to do.
Hmmmm makes you wonder why G.M. and Chrysler are and have been second rate mfgs.It is easy to sell [censored] when money is easy and the money is free "refi the house"


It's amazing how a single magazine article can change the tides. Until this year, Ford was chasing the Camaro. No 300 HP V6 in 2010, no 400 HP V8 in 2010, no 6-speed transmission in 2010, garbage fuel economy in 2010, solid-axle rear in 2010 (oops, that's still there in 2011). Basically, in 2010 it got a boob job in the form of a pretty exterior refresh, but still wouldn't put out.

Say what you will, but if I were a Ford fan, I'd be pleased as punch that GM came out with the new Camaro since it made my 2011 Mustang so much better. The Challenger wasn't competition; the Camaro is. Then again, if I bought a 2010 Mustang before Ford announced the changes for 2011, I would be UPSET!