This will put to sleep (in the veterinarian meaning) the current 315 HP 4.6 liter V8. Actually, we think the latter should be carefully packaged, sent to a museum and put on display in a room with stuff from a few decades ago.
The new unit will come with 4 valves per cylinder and Ford’s latest twin independent variable valve timing. A forged steel crankshaft, tuned exhaust headers together with high performance pistons and connecting rods will complete the update’s list.
And there’s more: the engine will be mated to either a 6 speed automatic or a six speed manual transmission. Even the fuel economy figure seems to be coming from a fairy tale: 25 mpg. We suspect it’s actually exclusively highway sourced.
We’re so glad the Mustang’s power units (the entry level one is now a 305 HP 3.7 litre V6) have finally been brought to contemporary standards. That’s because the car has to live up to a humongous reputation, it has to fulfill enthusiast’s dreams all around the world. We only wish a proper sport suspension would come in standard. And while we’re at it, could you please not raise the price Santa?
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