Ford Confirms EcoBoost Engine, IRS For 2015 Mustang
08-27-12, 09:56 AM
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Ford Confirms EcoBoost Engine, IRS For 2015 Mustang
http://www.stangtv.com/news/ford-con...-2015-mustang/
Ford has finally let the proverbial cat out of the bag, confirming what most Mustang enthusiasts and automotive journalists already knew; the 2015 Mustang is getting a 2.0 liter, EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine. Additionally, the next Mustang will get an independent rear-suspension, and a new small-displacement, high-powered V6 engine called “Project Nano.”
This all comes via Automotive News via an unnamed executive at Ford Motor Company. It also confirms what we already knew when Ford first introduced its now-popular EcoBoost engines. The Mustang is going world class, and it has to to survive.
The Automotive News report also confirms that the looks of the next-gen Mustang will be a big departure from the current styling, though perhaps not as radical as we’ve been hearing. Of course, getting an official, on-the-record statement would be better, but Bill Ford Jr. and other executives have already let on what the Blue Oval is planning. After all, it only makes sense.
Under CEO Alan Mulally’s “One Ford” plan, there will be a lot more platform sharing between the various markets Ford sells cars in. The Mustang is definitely going to Europe, and may head over to Asia as well. Hence the smaller motor and independent rear-suspension, which will better appeal to European sensibilities. The report also mentions a small-displacement, high-output V6…but no mention of a V8 engine.
That said, it is hard to imagine Ford not offering a V8 in the Mustang after the Mustang II debacle in 1974 (which still sold like hotcakes, by the way). More likely than not, the 5.0 V8 will also soldier on, though perhaps in a more premium capacity.
There is a lot to rejoice about in this announcement…and a few things to keep an eye on as well.
This all comes via Automotive News via an unnamed executive at Ford Motor Company. It also confirms what we already knew when Ford first introduced its now-popular EcoBoost engines. The Mustang is going world class, and it has to to survive.
The Automotive News report also confirms that the looks of the next-gen Mustang will be a big departure from the current styling, though perhaps not as radical as we’ve been hearing. Of course, getting an official, on-the-record statement would be better, but Bill Ford Jr. and other executives have already let on what the Blue Oval is planning. After all, it only makes sense.
Under CEO Alan Mulally’s “One Ford” plan, there will be a lot more platform sharing between the various markets Ford sells cars in. The Mustang is definitely going to Europe, and may head over to Asia as well. Hence the smaller motor and independent rear-suspension, which will better appeal to European sensibilities. The report also mentions a small-displacement, high-output V6…but no mention of a V8 engine.
That said, it is hard to imagine Ford not offering a V8 in the Mustang after the Mustang II debacle in 1974 (which still sold like hotcakes, by the way). More likely than not, the 5.0 V8 will also soldier on, though perhaps in a more premium capacity.
There is a lot to rejoice about in this announcement…and a few things to keep an eye on as well.
08-27-12, 10:06 AM
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yup, govt regs will make v8 rarer and rarer... ford has no choice. 
08-27-12, 10:20 AM
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I have no problem with a 6 cylinder GT.......
http://www.nissanusa.com/gt-r/specifications.html
http://www.porsche.com/international...turesandspecs/
even the Hyundai Genesis coupe has a 348hp 6....
http://www.nissanusa.com/gt-r/specifications.html
http://www.porsche.com/international...turesandspecs/
even the Hyundai Genesis coupe has a 348hp 6....
Last edited by bagwell; 08-27-12 at 10:27 AM.
08-27-12, 11:49 AM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again; "performance cars will continue to get faster and faster and faster, well into the future, government regulations be damned"
As long as manufacturers continue to build "enough" econo-boxes, they will have free reign to "play" with some serious performance machines.
As long as manufacturers continue to build "enough" econo-boxes, they will have free reign to "play" with some serious performance machines.
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08-27-12, 12:51 PM
#9
For me personally having a V8 rather than a V6 in the next mustang won't be about "size queens" but rather the soundtrack.
In fact should it debut soon I'll consider replacing my Lexus and Explorer with a new Stang and either an Escape or Focus depending on my needs. It's nice to have a fun car and a practical car
08-27-12, 05:45 PM
#10
You all know what happened when the Japanese govt put restrictions on large displacement engines. Right?
We got high revving turbocharged small engines.
Long live the engineers!
We got high revving turbocharged small engines.
Long live the engineers!
08-27-12, 06:19 PM
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the engineers will focus on what they're told to focus on, and will continue to innovate, at the point of a government gun.
08-28-12, 01:44 AM
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But going to less cylinder engines means that it won't have the sound or refinement of the previous. This is the same thing that many BMW purists have complained when the M5 shifted from Naturally-aspirated V10 to twin-turbo V8.
Now I realize the point in what 'gengar' said.
If you ask me, I'm fine with any. It's just that with regulation further intensified, the amount of 'downsizing' may be a bit too much. We'll just have to wait-and-see.
The upcoming M3 will now use a forced induction six cylinder versus the current NA V8. There are also rumors that the new and upcoming ISF *might* use twin turbo V6 compared to the current NA V8 setup (although Toyota has more experience with superchargers though).
What do you guys think?
08-28-12, 10:03 AM
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Hehe perhaps
But going to less cylinder engines means that it won't have the sound or refinement of the previous. This is the same thing that many BMW purists have complained when the M5 shifted from Naturally-aspirated V10 to twin-turbo V8.
Now I realize the point in what 'gengar' said.
If you ask me, I'm fine with any. It's just that with regulation further intensified, the amount of 'downsizing' may be a bit too much. We'll just have to wait-and-see.
The upcoming M3 will now use a forced induction six cylinder versus the current NA V8. There are also rumors that the new and upcoming ISF *might* use twin turbo V6 compared to the current NA V8 setup (although Toyota has more experience with superchargers though).
What do you guys think?
But going to less cylinder engines means that it won't have the sound or refinement of the previous. This is the same thing that many BMW purists have complained when the M5 shifted from Naturally-aspirated V10 to twin-turbo V8.
Now I realize the point in what 'gengar' said.
If you ask me, I'm fine with any. It's just that with regulation further intensified, the amount of 'downsizing' may be a bit too much. We'll just have to wait-and-see.
The upcoming M3 will now use a forced induction six cylinder versus the current NA V8. There are also rumors that the new and upcoming ISF *might* use twin turbo V6 compared to the current NA V8 setup (although Toyota has more experience with superchargers though).
What do you guys think?
Last edited by Hoovey689; 08-28-12 at 10:09 AM.