And you thought Mustang and fuel economy were mutually exclusive? Not now, no longer! Welcome the all new 2011 Ford Mustang V6 which comes with a more powerful and efficient 3.7 Litre engine which develops 305 bhp of maximum power and is the first 300+ bhp engine to average more than 31 mpg on the highway… No less!
The 31 mpg EPA rating is certified for the 3.7 litre V6 engine mated to six speed automatic transmission. Even the standard 6-speed manual is rated at 30 mpg on the highway while both the models deliver an identical 19 mpg in the city.
Mustang V6 is powered by a lightweight all aluminium 3.7 litre engine with dual overhead camshafts and advanced Twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) which adjusts the valvetrain in miliseconds depending on the driver input to deliver the best possible combination of performance and economy.
Other efficiency enhancements features include optimized aerodynamics, new electric power steering and six speed manual and automatic transmissions which allow for low rpm cruising.
Although we hate cliches we have to say “Its like having your cake and eating it too”
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Press Release
- New 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 final fuel economy certified by EPA this week at 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city
- On sale this spring, Mustang with new 3.7-liter V-6 achieves 305 hp with available six-speed automatic transmission; first car ever to achieve 300-plus horsepower and 30-plus mpg
- New Mustang already has more than 11,000 orders, half for the new V-6
- New Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system eliminates the drag of an engine-operated hydraulic power steering pump
- Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions allow lower cruising revs without sacrificing off-the-line performance
- Aerodynamic changes include improvements like a new front fascia, tire spats on the rear wheels, modified underbody shields, a taller air dam and an added rear decklid seal
New 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 final fuel economy certified by EPA this week at 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the cityOn sale this spring, Mustang with new 3.7-liter V-6 achieves 305 hp with available six-speed automatic transmission; first car ever to achieve 300-plus horsepower and 30-plus mpgNew Mustang already has more than 11,000 orders, half for the new V-6.
The 2011 Mustangs are also being equipped with record levels of technology, giving customers the option of choosing navigation, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps and rearview cameras.
The new 2011 Mustang goes on sale this spring and will be built at the AutoAlliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Mich.
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