2018 Ford Mustang (spy shot)
It seems the 2018MY Ford Mustang
will lose the current 3.7-liter V6, making it solely available with the EcoBost
2.0-liter four-cylinder and the naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8.
According to Mustang6G, the body type codes for the
V6 are now longer valid in the dealer system for the Mustang, suggesting that
the engine will soon be resigned to the history books. This isn’t all that
surprising considering the four-cylinder is more fuel efficient and more powerful,
delivering 310 hp versus 300 hp of the V6. The turbo also has an extra 40 lb-ft
of torque.
It has been
confirmed that the new Mustang will be available with a 10-speed automatic
transmission co-developed with General Motors and already in use in the updated
Camaro.
Perhaps even more significant than the option of
this new gearbox will be the availability of the advanced MagneRide dampers for
both the EcoBoost and Mustang GT models. These shocks are only currently
available on the Shelby GT350 and GT350R and play a huge part in making those
two such track monsters.
Its reported that the new Mustang will
receive an additional performance package, poised to compete with the Camaro
1LE package.
Source : Carscoops
