265hp. Better then I thought. Be a nice match up for GMs 3.6L (even though its down a few hp)

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/060413-3.htm

damn some one beat me to it---although technicaly I am in the RIGHT forum!

 

Nice. And that's on regular octane. And ford has said they've built in provisions to make additions like Direct Injection and turbocharging possible down the line.

Took them long enough, but they've finally got a nice v6.

 

Impressive, it kinda sucks though that all of these v6s are catching up to
LT1 numbers on regular octane fuel.

 

It'll be 263hp in the MK-Z, which is the Zephyr. I like that we get the real power ratings now, as fitted in the car, instead of some average. That compares nicely with the 252hp that the Aura 3.6l V6 will have.

Btw, did people notice that the Maxima's V6 has been rerated at 255hp/252tq using the new rating system? GM hasn't rerated the CTS 3.6l yet, though it presumably will be close to where it is now.

 

So when is a 265 hp 500 coming out with the new nose? I would be very interested in the car to replace my wife aging taurus, the 500 is very nice, just a little bland.

 

It's supposed to be soon -- 2007 I think. I don't know if that's calendar or model year.

 

I wanna know when they'll stuff the 315hp 4.3L Yamaha/Volvo v8 under the hood.