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Will the 2011 Ford Mustang Get An EcoBoost Engine Too? Page 2

 
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2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

We also wondered about a new, entry-level Mustang with the recently announced EcoBoost four. That's right, a four-cylinder Mustang, something not seen since the early 1990s. But this one would actually be fun to drive.

Before you start shrieking about government regulators destroying the soul of the 'Stang, hear us out. The new 2.0-liter EcoBoost four, with a single turbocharger, replaces a standard V6 up to 3.5 liters. But it gets the gas mileage of that small four.

Suppose we saw a new base model Mustang, with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four with equal performance to the previous 4.0-liter base V6, but giving more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway? That'd certainly skunk the 2010 Camaro's 29-mpg highway rating.

Problem: So far, Ford has positioned EcoBoost at the high end of each model line, so a low-end Mustang might not fit that image.

Caveat emptor

This is all just speculation, of course. Only Ford knows what it'll launch at the LA Auto Show; we mere mortals will wait until the designated hour. Or at least until it leaks onto the Intertubes.

But we thought it was worth throwing out there. Plus it gives us an excuse to put up some pictures of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT500, which we're fond of even though it's not [ahem] quite as green as we'd like.

Sooner or later, we're pretty sure there will be an EcoBoost Ford Mustang. So what do you think it should be? Tell us in the comments below.

[Autoblog via MotorAuthority]






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  1. By  Mr2Pritch Posted: 10/14/2009 10:24am PDT

    Ecoboost could be used in a supercharged engine... My silly bet.... you're going to see a supercharged V8 with direct injection and an 'ecoboost' badge.
    And I'll bet the base engine just winds up being the 3.5 duratec with 270 horsepower or so... just my $0.02
     
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  2. By Shell-O Posted: 10/14/2009 3:19pm PDT

    The Mustang SVO from 1984-1986 featured a 4-cyl Turbocharged, Intercooled engine (V8 power and 4cyl fuel economy....sound familiar?)
    How about a new 4cyl Mustang Ecoboost SVO? It could certainly be done in the spirit of Mustang history, while providing an option for fuel-efficient performance, missing since 1986...
     
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  3. By The Nethead here Posted: 10/20/2009 7:47am PDT

    The Nethead here can see an EcoBoost four in the Mustang's near future, but that's likely it for OEM EcoBoost Mustangs.

    Shelby really oughtta arrange for Ford to ship his organization EcoBoosted V6 Mustangs for the Terlingua conversion and sale thru the Shelby retail network--a match so perfect that even Shelby prices would seem reasonable. The Terlingua was meant to have that engine, and the EcoBoost V6 was meant for that car.
    An EcoBoost GT500? It seems like too much development would be needed (power, reliability, serviceability, ease of starting in cold weaher, yada yada yada) for a vehicle produced in such limited numbers (Isn't the GT500 capped at 2,000 units for this model year?). OTOH, what options would Shelby have for the GT500 if the 5.4L V8 gets discontinued? Unless behind the scenes the GT500 is viewed as not really viable in today's environment and its production is slated to end with the termination of the 5.4L V8. Say it ain't so, Joe...
     
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  4. By  Cheap used cars Posted: 10/21/2009 11:18am PDT

    i hear the ‘11 Mustang will Not be getting a Turbo-Ecoboost… I am still interested in the 3.7L 315hp V-6 Mustang..
     
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  5. By aaron singer Posted: 11/3/2009 5:19pm PST

    id rather them not put the eco boost in the mustang. they r fine the way they are.
     
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  6. By  Ford Mustang Posted: 1/5/2010 11:31am PST

    You never know. Ford's pr for the 2011 Mustang talks about green initiatives, like organic based foam in the seats. Maybe they're edible?
    An SVT Turbo Ecoboost could be the econo-racer of the future.
     
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