Ford announces TURBO MUSTANG: and 200mph mustang.

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Ford may be readying a 650 hp V8-powered Mustang capable of cracking the 200 mph barrier, but the automaker apparently has high mpgs in its sights, too.

According to Autoweek, Ford’s global product chief, Derrik Kuzak indicated that the pony car is likely to get one of the company’s fuel efficient EcoBoost turbocharged engines, telling the magazine “that would probably be a very safe bet at some point in the near future.”

The 2013 Mustang is set to be available with lineup of six and eight-cylinder engines ranging from a 305 hp V6 capable of getting 31 mpg on the highway to that supercharged V8 found in the 200 mph Shelby GT500. But an all-new version of the rear-drive sports car is expected to debut in 2014, just in time to celebrate the nameplate’s 50th anniversary, offering a good opportunity to integrate the new powerplant.


Kuzak didn’t say which engine would be used, but Ford’s growing EcoBoost family starts with a 1.6-liter four cylinder and runs up to a 3.5-liter V6 with more than 350 hp that is available in a number of vehicles, including the F-150 pickup.

If one of the four-cylinder turbos makes the cut, it won’t be the first time the Mustang has had that type of engine under the hood. In 1984 the Mustang SVO featured a 175 hp 2.3-liter turbo four, which was considered powerful at the time and intended to make the car a competitor with European imports like the BMW 3-series.

Could a 30th anniversary SVO be in the works? Check back in a year to find out.

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When Chevrolet unveiled the 580 hp 2012 Camaro ZL1 and its high-tech magnetically-adjustable suspension, ostensibly claiming the title of king of the pony cars, the folks from Ford were oddly unfazed.

“Don’t worry,” they said, “wait until you see what we have in the works.”

They weren’t kidding.

The 2013 Shelby GT500 will come packing a 650 hp supercharged engine that Ford says is the most powerful production V8 in the world. The 5.8-liter mill sends its 600 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels via a carbon fiber driveshaft.
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Even more impressive, the top speed of the new Shelby is said to be over 200 mph, making it the first Ford since the GT supercar capable of breaking the double century mark. And it does it without incurring a gas guzzler tax, according to Ford, although it hasn’t yet revealed what the exact fuel economy is. The current, 550 hp GT500 manages to squeak by the tax with a 15 mpg city, 23 mpg hwy rating.

Read: 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Nearly every major component of the drivetrain was altered to achieve these goals. There’s a new supercharger, intake system, intercooler, clutch, transmission gearing, the works.

Most important for daily drivers, Ford is for the first time on a Mustang offering an active suspension option with an electronically-adjustable Bilstein dampers that promise a smooth ride to the track and world class handling on it. A retuned stability and traction control system, now with launch control, are also included.

The entire Mustang lineup is being refreshed for 2013 with updated lights, grille, rear fascia and body color rocker panels, but the GT500 gets a unique front splitter to better handle the speeds it is now capable of. A new in-dash performance computer can clock acceleration times and features a drag strip-style “Christmas Tree” countdown timer.

The Shelby GT500 is set to go on sale in spring 2012.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/11/15/ford-unleashes-200-mph-mustang/#ixzz1jC0eXY6b

 

[TRBOBUICK]

The codename for the engine is " bobcat " . 700hp/800 ft/lb.

Twin turbo, starter in under the intake to make room for the turbos .

 

[86CamaroZ28]

Twin turbo, starter in under the intake to make room for the turbos .

That sounds like fun! :lol:

 

[1fstfox]

 

[88RedLX]

This is the same speculation that's been circulating for months. Nothing new. They haven't "announced" anything about the turbo powertrain...and I've seen plenty product plans never make it to production when I worked in automotive.

 

[Overboost]

The 650hp Shelby was already confirmed in Dec. at the LA show. As for the turbo, still no confirmation. Won't happen this body, so we've got at least two years before it'll be announced and hitting the showrooms.

 

[4 cam tbird]

2014 should be about due for a retro Mustang II, right? Can the crazy graphics be on the hood again?

 

[Scooter70]

2014 should be about due for a retro Mustang II, right? Can the crazy graphics be on the hood again?

I like the big pony graphic running down the side of the car.

 

[OldbutNew]

Won't that be about time to bring back the "KING COBRA" graphic as well?? You know; the foot high bright orange one down the side??