T-dubz Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) https://www.motor1.com/news/329157/ford-debuting-entry-level-mustang/ Anyone know what this might be? Article doesn’t say much other than an entry level mustang will be coming with extra performance and they will find out more in a few weeks. Edited April 4, 2019 by T-dubz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jqa1824 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Wasn’t there a rumor of a more powerful EcoBoost I4 coming? Maybe a version making 340/350hp would make a nice upgrade model between the I4 and the GT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Focus RS version of the 2.3, 10 speed auto/6 speed manual and boom, there you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Ecoboost mustang 310hp/350 - $26,395 focus RS 350hp/350 - $41,120 mustang gt 460hp/420 - $35,355 hp numbers seem like a good fit, but wondering what the price would be seeing as how the RS is so much more expensive then the gt. Entry level to me implies it would be closer in price to the ecoboost mustang, or at least in between the ecoboost and gt. Edited April 5, 2019 by T-dubz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 350hp and $30k... Call it SVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 No to SVO. Call it Mustang ST. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Jqa1824 said: Wasn’t there a rumor of a more powerful EcoBoost I4 coming? Maybe a version making 340/350hp would make a nice upgrade model between the I4 and the GT? A natural progression would be the 2.7L V6 EB... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, twintornados said: A natural progression would be the 2.7L V6 EB... 2.7L would be nice for China too, under the displacement tax. Also give the tuners some practice before the Ranger and Bronco. Edited April 5, 2019 by jasonj80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 What about a 3.0 V6 EB from Explorer, 400 HP and 415 lb ft......and still under 3.0 liter limit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 2 hours ago, jpd80 said: What about a 3.0 V6 EB from Explorer, 400 HP and 415 lb ft......and still under 3.0 liter limit. Well, technically 3.0L is not under 3.0L.....it is 3.0L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, twintornados said: Well, technically 3.0L is not under 3.0L.....it is 3.0L. Ah! It's actually 2967cc's, so under the 3.0L limit. HRG 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 32 minutes ago, HotRunrGuy said: Ah! It's actually 2967cc's, so under the 3.0L limit. HRG So, in China, will they bill it as a 2.9L?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailhiker Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 hours ago, jpd80 said: What about a 3.0 V6 EB from Explorer, 400 HP and 415 lb ft......and still under 3.0 liter limit. 400 HP would be great for around $30K, but they should then bump the GT up to 500 HP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 20 hours ago, 02MustangGT said: No to SVO. Call it Mustang ST. 20 hours ago, bzcat said: 350hp and $30k... Call it SVO Nah.... Mustang LX has a better ring to it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 2.7/3.0 might start stepping on the coyotes toes, especially after the tuners crank up the boost. When I hear "entry level performance model", I think of an extra stripped down (no electronic gizmos/nav/etc, steel wheels, cheap cloth seats, no tinted glass, etc) mustang that comes with a coyote under the hood, all for less than $30k.. Obviously others are interpreting this differently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 22 hours ago, Trailhiker said: 400 HP would be great for around $30K, but they should then bump the GT up to 500 HP! I think the step will be the Bullitt's 480 HP tune.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 11 hours ago, jpd80 said: I think the step will be the Bullitt's 480 HP tune.. My 2013 is just over 500 hp (507) with a tune, exhaust, injectors, & tb. The current Coyote should be easy with pretty much a tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 8 hours ago, 351cid said: My 2013 is just over 500 hp (507) with a tune, exhaust, injectors, & tb. The current Coyote should be easy with pretty much a tune. Of course but they won't do that while they're selling a 480 HP Bullitt, if it's a hybrid, it could easily have 500 HP and 600 lb ft, that would be neat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 14 hours ago, 351cid said: My 2013 is just over 500 hp (507) with a tune, exhaust, injectors, & tb. The current Coyote should be easy with pretty much a tune. How are you measuring that amount of power with just those mods? I have spoken with about every Coyote tuner in the country and all of them tell me that there is not a lot of room for tuning growth with the current Coyote on 93 octane fuel. They do like octane so E85 with appropriate adjustments is good for a nice power bump. Headers are also a popular upgrade. The big power comes from a blower or turbos, though. Like Sevensecondsuv, when I think of an entry level performance Mustang, it is like the old Mustang LX.....basically a stripped model with the top engine....the Coyote. Some people have bought the current GT with just the 300A or 301A package and no other options so they can have the lightest weight and lowest price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Turbo Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Ford Authority are suggesting this could be the new "SVO"............but I'm wondering if this isn't a 55th Anniversary SE. It's riding on 50th Anniversary wheels and the faux gas cap is usually reserved for the more "retro" models (like said 50th Anniversary SE and the Cali Special) http://fordauthority.com/2019/04/new-spy-pictures-potentially-show-upcoming-mustang-svo/?fbclid=IwAR1fDXtuv9kGHaWTFTpH46jGiSLyIV2bUHOEf2GGt5qIaNzNqctGcAsXJcI Here's the 50th, for reference.... Edited April 7, 2019 by Twin Turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 2.7L V6 EB and a 10 speed automatic...right now, this combo is already available in F150....should be a snap to drop into Mustang...unique tune for Mustang to bring HP up to 350 and torque to 400 and boom....Mustang ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, brucelinc said: How are you measuring that amount of power with just those mods? I have spoken with about every Coyote tuner in the country and all of them tell me that there is not a lot of room for tuning growth with the current Coyote on 93 octane fuel. They do like octane so E85 with appropriate adjustments is good for a nice power bump. Headers are also a popular upgrade. The big power comes from a blower or turbos, though. Like Sevensecondsuv, when I think of an entry level performance Mustang, it is like the old Mustang LX.....basically a stripped model with the top engine....the Coyote. Some people have bought the current GT with just the 300A or 301A package and no other options so they can have the lightest weight and lowest price. Mine was calculated based on chassis dyno of 431 rwhp @ 7200 rpm & 422 lb ft. The guy running the dyno told me his #'s said 507 at the crank with the 6 speed manual. When I said exhaust, that is heads back. Headers, exhaust pipes, cross over, high flow cats, etc Edited April 7, 2019 by 351cid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 4 hours ago, twintornados said: 2.7L V6 EB and a 10 speed automatic...right now, this combo is already available in F150....should be a snap to drop into Mustang...unique tune for Mustang to bring HP up to 350 and torque to 400 and boom....Mustang ST This is exactly the reason why I don't think Ford will do a 2.7 EB Mustang because in theory, 2.7 EB is the 5.0 V8 replacement. This is also why there will never be a 3.5 EB Mustang as long as 5.0 V8 is around. The only chance we will see a 2.7 or 3.0 EB Mustang in the future is if there is a substantial increase in the performance of 5.0 V8. For example, if 5.0 V8 comes only in hybrid form with close to ~500hp combined. Or the unthinkable (to V8 faithful anyway...) - that 3.0 or 3.5 EB replaces the 5.0 V8 completely in Mustang GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucelinc Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 As much as I love the torquey nature of the twin turbo V6s, I am now smitten with the high revving Coyote. Personally, I think the high torque low revving turbo engines are great in heavy vehicles like trucks and utility vehicles but something about the Mustang calls for screaming RPM. Since the Mustang is somewhat traction limited, I have no use for more low end torque. Also, with the 10 speed, it is very easy to get into the meat of the power band very quickly and stay there if so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, brucelinc said: Since the Mustang is somewhat traction limited, I have no use for more low end torque. Also, with the 10 speed, it is very easy to get into the meat of the power band very quickly and stay there if so inclined. Mine breaks the rear tires loose when it hits 4000 rpm in first gear. I have the 235's on it. I really don't want to step up in width because of rain traction (VA is turning into a tropical climate in the last year). I think the hit from a turbo in low gear could cause issues. It might be different in a IRS car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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