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Autoweek spills more beans on the 2011 Ford Mustang's 5

Posted December 18, 2009 by Blue Oval Network in 2011 Mustang

Autoweek spills more beans on the 2011 Ford Mustang's 5.0-liter V8

AutoWeek has decided to let the cat get just a little bit further out of the bag this morning following last night's first bit of embargo breakage regarding the 2011 Ford Mustang GT and its 5.0-liter V8 engine. So, by now you've heard that the new powerplant puts out 412 ponies, or 83 horsepower-per-liter. Now, AW wants you to know it also offers up 390 pound-feet of torque and that peak power comes at a screaming 6,500 RPM.

The new powertrain combination will also return 25 miles per gallon, says AW. How does it manage this feat? With an aluminum engine block with cast cylinder sleeves and brand-new heads with four valves per cylinder, vertical intake ports and twin independent variable valve timing. Don't forget the tuned exhaust headers, a forged steel crankshaft with four-bolt main bearings plus new pistons and connecting rods.

And what about the transmission? Your choice of either the 6R80 automatic transmission or the MT82 six-speed manual. We now return you to your regularly-scheduled programming... until the next bit of embargo breakage, of course.

2011 Ford Mustang GT to offer 412-horsepower 5.0-liter

Posted December 18, 2009 by Blue Oval Network in 2011 Mustang

2011 Ford Mustang GT to offer 412-horsepower 5.0-liter V8

Thanks to a loose-lipped Facebookian that couldn't help sharing insider information and a quick follow-up post from Inside Line, we can now confirm the return of the iconic 5.0-liter Mustang GT for 2011. Even better news is the fact that the Mustang GT's new mill will crank out an impressive 412 horsepower.

By way of comparison, the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS has a 6.2-liter V8 with as much as 422 horses when mated to a six-speed manual and the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has a 6.1-liter Hemi that offers 425 ponies. And remember, both of those rivals are considerably heavier than the Mustang.

As much as we'd like to unload more goods on the 2011 Mustang, you'll just have to wait until Ford's good and ready. Or someone blows another embargo, whichever comes first.

source autoblog.com

2011 Ford Mustang Details Leak Out, California Special

Posted November 20, 2009 by stuart brown in Mustang, 2010 Mustang

November 19, 2009

As anticipation grows for the official announcement from Ford at the L.A. Auto Show about the 2011 Ford Mustang powertrain lineup, other model year details are starting to leak out. In a recent fleet distribution news bulletin we have learned order banks open for the 2011 Mustang on January 18, 2010 and JOB 1 will be March 15, 2010.

The most important details to leak out on the 2011 model year were found while searching through the order bank computer and they include the return of the 402A Package which is the California Special (GT/CS) model and a Shelby Convertible was listed showing the 5.4-liter Supercharged 4V V-8 as the engine choice. An SVT Performance Package (option 67F) was listed which includes 19-inch wheels, RR spoiler with GF (not sure what GF stands for), Over The Top (OTT) stripe delete and 3.73 limited slip. The SVT Package is most likely for a Shelby model. There is also a Brembo Brake Package (option 55D), 6-speed automatic transmission option and three different 19-inch tire options listed.

Highlights:

* California Special (GT/CS) Returns (Package 402A)
* SVT Performance Package (Option 67F)
* Brembo Brake Package (Option 55D)
* 6-speed Automatic Transmission available
* (3) – 19-inch tire options available
* Order Banks open January 18, 2010
* JOB 1 begins March 15, 2010

source: Mustang Heaven and GM Inside News