The EcoBoost powerplant uses direct gasoline injection and twin-turbo forced induction in order to provide good fuel efficiency, while offering a V8 rivaling level of power. Of course all this technology comes at a cost, so it will probably retail for a higher price than other V6 units offered in the past, as the cited source writes.
The latter information is the main argument for the naturally aspirated Mustang-sourced’s V6 introduction to the F-150 range. In the Mustang, the 60-degree 3.7 liter unit develops 305 HP and 280 lb-ft of torque, while returning an expected fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway - for the automatic transmission. To achieve all this, it uses four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing.
Obviously, the fuel economy figure will be a total different one for the F-150, but a decent value is expected. According to PickupTrucks.com, the ‘Stang’s V6 will be offered as an entry level unit until 2012.
Despite the American Government’s efforts to convince consumers to buy compact, fuel efficient vehicles, the Ford F-150 managed to be the 10th best selling model in the 2009 U.S. Cash for Clunkers Scheme. Another pick-up truck, the Chevrolet Silverado was ranked 9th.
So, we'll have to wait a bit for the sale statistics which will reveal if there is actually any replacement for displacement.
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