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Long ago, the key selling point to any pony car rested with outright power. These days, manufacturers are out to prove that power and fuel economy aren’t mutually exclusive. For instance, Ford just announced that its 2011 Ford Mustang V-6 has been EPA-certified at 31 mpg, making it the first production vehicle to achieve a combination of over 300 hp and over 30 mpg.
The 2011 Mustang V-6 adopts both a new 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6, and either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. According to Ford, the entry-level ‘Stang with the automatic transmission is rated at 19/31 city/highway, while the manual transmission car achieves 19/30.
The 2011 Mustang’s V-6 engine is an all-aluminum design with dual overhead camshafts and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), helping to improve its efficiency without compromising performance. Other factors helping to boost the V-6 Mustang’s fuel economy include a new electric power steering assembly and revised transmission ratios that allow for lower revs at cruising speeds.
As we reported last week, the 2011 Mustang has already reached 11,000 preorders – three times the amount of preorders for the 2010 version. According to Ford, roughly half the preorders are for the V-6 Mustang with its improved performance and fuel economy. The 2011 Mustang GT also gets a steady bump in horsepower with a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine, tuned to produce a ground-thumping 412 horsepower.
Look for the revised 2011 Mustang range to reach dealers this spring.
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