2011 Mustang Gets 3.7 Liter DOHC V6

[steele501]

06-14-09: It has been confirmed that Ford will soon be replacing the aged old 4.0 liter SOHC V6 in the Mustang with a new hig- reving 3.7 liter 24-valve DOHC mill. The engine similar to the new 3.5 and 3.7 liter Duratec engines that are found in Ford's front-wheel drive platforms will come to Mustang officially for the 2011 model year.

Ford showed off the 2011 Mustang 3.7 liter V6 at an employee town hall event at their Dearborn Development Center last week. The event was attended by a number of Ford personel and Ford racing personalities like the John Force racing crew of NHRA. While exact specifications of the new 3.7 liter V6 as outfitted in the Mustang are not yet finalized, we can look to the Lincoln MKS for a good idea.

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In the Lincoln, the same exact Duratec DOHC 24-valve aluminum V-6 cranks out a healthy 273 hp @ 6250 rpm with 270 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4250 rpm. This is a significant jump from the lazy 210hp coming from the current mill who's basic architecture dates back to the 1970's. It has a robust 10.3:1 compression ratio and modern variable cam timing to bring the Mustang up to par with its competition.

The much heavier Dodge Challenger has a 3.5 liter V6 with 265hp while the Camaro as we all know has a rip-snorting 300hp base plant. While horsepower comes in mid-pack, the new high feature V6 will make the base Mustang a much more premium piece of hardware.

The engine will likely have slighty different horsepower and torque ratings in the Mustang. Changes had to be made to the front wheel drive version of the engine (shown below) for longitudinal placement. These revisions include a new intake manifold, exhaust manifolds and accessory drive system to name a few. A more free-flowing air intake system geared for performance may also bolster final horsepower.

We will have to wait a short while longer to get more details, but the news bodes well. Now that the naturally aspirated version of the new "Lima" V6 is configured for the Mustang, the 355hp twin-turbo version cannot be far behind.

2011 Ford Mustang 3.7 V6

 

[greenstang1313]

damn, 273 horsepower! my 94 cobra only had 240 stock hp:bash:

 

[ChiSVT]

The current V6s weigh 3300-3400lbs, depending on options. If they don't add any weight that will be a nice jump in performance for the base 6s.

 

[steele501]

should be good for high 13's low 14's. not too shabby!

 

[JasonSnake]

Do these have a different firing order? Could probably sound like the import V6's

 

[VenomGTX]

Awesome! That torque figure is equal to the new Camaro. The 400+ lb weight difference will make up for the 30 HP "deficiency."

I hope it gets a 6-speed.

 

[ViciousJay]

i wonder what the times of the 2010 5.0 will turn? the new stang has got me eyeing one... it really has grown on me alottttttt

 

[VenomGTX]

i wonder what the times of the 2010 5.0 will turn? the new stang has got me eyeing one... it really has grown on me alottttttt

High 12s at the very least. Otherwise it would be a waste IMO.

 

[tommygun]

Ford needs to just use the ecoboost

and Ford is the only car left with a 5spd I think lol

 

[ShadowWulf]

The current V6s weigh 3300-3400lbs, depending on options. If they don't add any weight that will be a nice jump in performance for the base 6s.

Something to keep in mind: the current 4.0 has an iron block. The Duratec has an aluminum block.

 

[SnkBtn99]

Oh yeah. Its going to get good.

 

[Cobra Was Here]

I'd rock the hell out of a new TT V6 Mustang. I'm not sure how the newer models are, but hopefully they'll offer basically a GT with this engine (rear, tranny, brakes).

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

You know things are good at Ford when you can get excited about the new V6 Stang, lol.

 

[xenodragon]

Wow this looks pretty cool...i would actually consider getting this for a DD.

 

[olgreydog7]

The best part is that ecotech stuff will start showing up in junkyards. It couldn't be that hard to yank it and put it on this. (just a touch of sarcasm because of the 03 blower but with high hopes of truth)

 

[cobra_4]

The turbo version should sell a ton of cars:rockon:

 

[Gooch03]

Yeah I'm loving this new look stang look. If they did come out with the TT V6 stang that would be tough to choose between the V8 or it.

 

[Jeremey Clarksn]

It must feel awful and shameful being a Camaro fan at this point in time. The camaro didnt come back with a bang and it will fall quietely again.

 

[ViciousJay]

Yeah I'm loving this new look stang look. If they did come out with the TT V6 stang that would be tough to choose between the V8 or it.

if the TTv6 didnt have forged internals i would steer clear of it unless you plan to keep it stock

 

[CleanCobra]

I would definitely DD this. Hope the price doesn't jump to match the base Camaro...