Ford to reveal 2011 Mustang powertrain updates at L.A. Auto Show
2010 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 click above image for hi-res image gallery
Los Angeles will be a busy show for the Blue Oval boys. In addition to the official introduction of the U.S. Ford Fiesta, the rumormill regarding what's powering the 2011 Ford Mustang range figures to stop spinning once and for all.
We, along with green cars maven John Voelcker, were guests with Ford's global product development chief, Derrick Kuzak, on FoxNews.com's Fox Car Report yesterday. Kuzak didn't divulge any specifics regarding the Mustang during the broadcast, but as we all headed out following the appearance, he did let us know that our Mustang questions would be answered in Los Angeles this December. Earlier published reports have indicated that a new, more powerful, 300+ horsepower base V6 is in the offing, along with the widely-expected 400-horsepower 5.0-liter V8.
The other juicy rumor floating around that we want to see come true is that of an aluminum-block version of the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 for the 2011 Shelby GT500. To that end, we simply asked Kuzak, "How about an aluminum-block GT500?" He just smiled and replied, "That's a good thought." We'll cross our fingers while we wait and see.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
xtM450 5:02PM (10/09/2009)
I just wish the regular stangs looked as good as the gt500s
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R56 5:13PM (10/09/2009)
I was having that same thought when i was looking at that front end. Pretty sick
John P. 5:18PM (10/09/2009)
best post of the day for me. Agree!
Franz 5:57PM (10/09/2009)
True. Every time I look at a GT500 I can feel the wheels turning in my brain, simultaneously trying to justify getting one while figuring out a way to pay for it and the mods that'll no doubt follow... anyone else find that they love way too many cars?
groundZ 5:59PM (10/09/2009)
Ok, so I just wanted to make sure, I am the only one that doesn't like the Shelby's extended front end thing?
John 6:19PM (10/09/2009)
I commented to a Ford SVT spokesman at a Ford show this summer that the front end of the GT500 reminded me of the Shelby Cobra nose. The rep told me that the SVT engineers would be pleased to hear me say that. He said that that is exactly what they were aiming for.
Obviously, I love the look.
Kitko 5:35PM (10/09/2009)
And I just want a rear suspension that doesn't remember Ben Hur's cart.
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tifosiotaku 7:19PM (10/09/2009)
That didn't take long. The Mustang's allegedly archaic suspension can outhandle the Camaros. Quit bitching.
jv2k 12:27PM (10/10/2009)
Ben Hur couldn't pull .9 gs on a skidpad.
Joe 1:25PM (10/12/2009)
Drive one, then talk...
Greg Aryous 5:58PM (10/09/2009)
POLL: How many would favor a 2.0L I4 EcoBoost in the Mustang with 275+HP and 275+ ft-lbs that weighs less than the V6, performs and handles better and gets 30+MPG, would you buy it - yes or no?
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Rboyett 6:20PM (10/09/2009)
Depends on the pricing and just how much weight is saved.
adam1drift 6:38PM (10/09/2009)
not in the mustang... if ford wants to make a smaller RWD car the size of the focus or something with that engine then we can talk..
Keep the V8 in the Stang
Dan 7:54PM (10/09/2009)
No V8, it's not a Mustang as far as I'm concerned.
The V6 has no heritage to lose, so if they can save 80 pounds and pick up 1 or 2 mpg then sure why not.
Joe 8:09PM (10/09/2009)
I'll stick to my V8, thanks.
Frost 8:47PM (10/09/2009)
that's a rather loaded question
why and how exactly is the 4cylinder going to "perform better"?
Nellydesign 12:13AM (10/10/2009)
It'll perform better than the CURRENT V6 that's for sure. Not better than a V8 though. But I agree. They need that engine in a smaller RWD car where its power and torque would be better utilized. I'd love to see a unique Mercury drop top with that engine based on the Miata platform but no one listens:(
Jake B 3:14AM (10/10/2009)
I agree that Mercury is underutilized and they could definitely stand to offer a smaller than Mustang RWD platform that emphasizes efficiency while still being fast.
fixitfixitstop 7:39AM (10/10/2009)
Only if it's called Mustang SVO and has a really weird-lookin' grille.
jv2k 12:28PM (10/10/2009)
Since when do turbo'd 4cyclinder sports cars that weigh as much as the mustang get 30+mpg?