2011 Mustang GT, 26mpg highway
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2011 Mustang GT, 26mpg highway
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/16/2...-26-mpg-highw/
26mpg with the manual
25mpg with the auto
Well, it keeps getting more attractive...
26mpg with the manual
25mpg with the auto
Well, it keeps getting more attractive...
2011 FORD MUSTANG GT LEADS CLASS WITH 26 MPG HIGHWAY, 412 HORSEPOWER
DEARBORN, Mich., March 16, 2010 – The 2011 Ford Mustang GT, powered by a new 412-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine, adds yet another notch to its belt: an EPA rating of 26 mpg highway when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, giving it the best fuel economy in its class.
"The 2011 Mustang continues to exceed expectations in every category, and these fuel economy numbers are another chapter in an incredible story," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president, Global Product Development. "To offer this kind of horsepower and class-leading fuel economy in a comfortable, beautiful, tech-savvy and affordable package – it's really unprecedented."
With the six-speed manual transmission, Mustang GT coupe is rated at 17 mpg city and
26 highway, while models with the available six-speed automatic achieve 18 mpg city and
25 highway.
The GT's best in class fuel numbers come on the heels of the Mustang V-6, which just last week cracked the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce 305 horsepower and 31 mpg highway.
Mustang GT is powered by an all-new 5.0-liter double-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) V-8 with a host of advanced features to deliver the combination of power and class-leading fuel economy.
Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds depending on driver inputs. A carefully tuned intake and exhaust system ensures free breathing at all engine speeds. And all-aluminum construction results in a lightweight yet durable powerplant.
A pair of new transmissions, both with six forward ratios, also play a large part in making the 2011 Mustang a breakthrough car. Regardless of whether drivers want to shift for themselves or let the car shift for them, they're treated to carefully chosen gear ratios to maximize fuel economy while still delivering high-horsepower performance
"Mustang powertrain development has reached a point where customers don't have to choose between fuel efficiency and performance," says Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of Global Powertrain Engineering. "Thanks to technologies like Ti-VCT and our six-speed gearboxes, a Mustang driver has the best of both worlds."
DEARBORN, Mich., March 16, 2010 – The 2011 Ford Mustang GT, powered by a new 412-hp 5.0-liter V-8 engine, adds yet another notch to its belt: an EPA rating of 26 mpg highway when equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, giving it the best fuel economy in its class.
"The 2011 Mustang continues to exceed expectations in every category, and these fuel economy numbers are another chapter in an incredible story," said Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president, Global Product Development. "To offer this kind of horsepower and class-leading fuel economy in a comfortable, beautiful, tech-savvy and affordable package – it's really unprecedented."
With the six-speed manual transmission, Mustang GT coupe is rated at 17 mpg city and
26 highway, while models with the available six-speed automatic achieve 18 mpg city and
25 highway.
The GT's best in class fuel numbers come on the heels of the Mustang V-6, which just last week cracked the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce 305 horsepower and 31 mpg highway.
Mustang GT is powered by an all-new 5.0-liter double-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) V-8 with a host of advanced features to deliver the combination of power and class-leading fuel economy.
Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds depending on driver inputs. A carefully tuned intake and exhaust system ensures free breathing at all engine speeds. And all-aluminum construction results in a lightweight yet durable powerplant.
A pair of new transmissions, both with six forward ratios, also play a large part in making the 2011 Mustang a breakthrough car. Regardless of whether drivers want to shift for themselves or let the car shift for them, they're treated to carefully chosen gear ratios to maximize fuel economy while still delivering high-horsepower performance
"Mustang powertrain development has reached a point where customers don't have to choose between fuel efficiency and performance," says Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of Global Powertrain Engineering. "Thanks to technologies like Ti-VCT and our six-speed gearboxes, a Mustang driver has the best of both worlds."
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The more I hear about this car and it's engine the more I compare it to an M3. This car is gonna put some hurt on the Chevy guys when it hits the streets, I don't think a lot of people on this forum understand that this car is going to be a high 12 car from the factory, they just see it has less hp than the Camaro and think they are gonna take it but it's gonna get ugly when this thing comes out unless chevy gives the Camaro some gears or something.
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stock1sc,
sadly I kind of agree with you about the stang... But I still haven't heard about the weight of it.. But it looks like I am gonna have to get modding. Whatever it is long gone are the days when the camaro would destroy the stangs. Now it is going to be a good fight...
sadly I kind of agree with you about the stang... But I still haven't heard about the weight of it.. But it looks like I am gonna have to get modding. Whatever it is long gone are the days when the camaro would destroy the stangs. Now it is going to be a good fight...
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The more I hear about this car and it's engine the more I compare it to an M3. This car is gonna put some hurt on the Chevy guys when it hits the streets, I don't think a lot of people on this forum understand that this car is going to be a high 12 car from the factory, they just see it has less hp than the Camaro and think they are gonna take it but it's gonna get ugly when this thing comes out unless chevy gives the Camaro some gears or something.
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Well then the Mustang might be mid 12's, the new Camaro's are barely touching the 12's 99% are in the 13's. I can see this mustang being almost as fast as the GT500 without slicks since the 500 can't plant all it's power, if this 5.0 can it will be a beast especially with the TiVVT and a 7k powerband. Put slicks on the GT500 and it's a different story but I think this 5.0 is gonna be a game changer fella's. I'm predicting 12.7-12.8's from the factory if they ever release the numbers.
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Well then the Mustang might be mid 12's, the new Camaro's are barely touching the 12's 99% are in the 13's. I can see this mustang being almost as fast as the GT500 without slicks since the 500 can't plant all it's power, if this 5.0 can it will be a beast especially with the TiVVT and a 7k powerband. Put slicks on the GT500 and it's a different story but I think this 5.0 is gonna be a game changer fella's. I'm predicting 12.7-12.8's from the factory if they ever release the numbers.
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I just can't get used to the exterior styling of the 2010+ Mustang, the rear end especially. Really liked the 2005 to 2009, IMHO they finally got a great factory powertrain, something it's needed for decades, now the styling IMHO is lack luster.
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Nice work Ford!
GM: We don't need more HP, lighten that pig!!!
at this thread.
