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StoutFiles · 11-06-2008, 10:37 AM

Just 13 days till the new Mustang (and Chevy's biggest competition) is revealed. Anyone know how the 2010 model will stack up?

I'm hearing a 5.0L V8 (400 HP) which with a lower car weight should be competitive with the SS.

Also, I'm hearing a Twin-Turbo Ecoboost V6 (300 HP) for the lower model which would really hurt the LS/LT.

Any other opinions? Note: I'm buying an SS Camaro, so please keep fanboy comments to yourself and try to be neutral.

TheClassicCarKid · 11-06-2008, 10:41 AM

We've been hearing that for a while, but I think somebody said that there won't be any new engines until the 2011MY.
They'll probably throw a cold-air kit into the GT giving it around 320 hp
The six will stay the same.
And I think they'll offer a six speed, but no 5.0L or ecoboost yet...at least that's what I heard.

Rekt · 11-06-2008, 10:50 AM

No new engines until 2011.

I'm pretty sure the 5.0L and Ecoboost will happen. The only uncertainty with these motors is their specific power output.

*radz28* · 11-06-2008, 11:34 AM

That'll make for some good competition!

*The_Blur* · 11-06-2008, 11:38 AM

I'm excited about the competition, but it is clearly not a match yet. I want to see Ford's new engines in 2011.

*GTAHVIT* · 11-06-2008, 12:21 PM

^ and the Gen V's from GM. That should make for some pretty cool bench racing...

Crowley · 11-06-2008, 12:36 PM

Should be interesting . .I have also heard MY2011 for the engine changes ... looking forward to see what the 5 liter can do ... u wonder why they stuck w/ the 5.0 and not on to a N/A 5.4L ?

Crowley

FormulaWS6 · 11-06-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

We've been hearing that for a while, but I think somebody said that there won't be any new engines until the 2011MY.
They'll probably throw a cold-air kit into the GT giving it around 320 hp
The six will stay the same.
And I think they'll offer a six speed, but no 5.0L or ecoboost yet...at least that's what I heard.

i am not so sure about a 6 speed, this is one of the teaser photo's they've released about the GT.

D1BADZ · 11-06-2008, 02:08 PM

twin turbo, sounds kinda pricey for there cheaply priced banger models.

andyrew · 11-06-2008, 02:31 PM

I hear there going to offer some trick track suspension packages, and the good changes are coming in 2011.

I was told to wait till the 2011 mustangs come out before I bought a camaro as they are going to be really trick. (However I believe they are keeping the live axle rear end, which is the deal breaker for me).

Econoboost engine is going to have amazing potential. I see 500hp with simple mods, if they really build the bottom end its going to have some crazy potential.

syr74 · 11-06-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

Just 13 days till the new Mustang (and Chevy's biggest competition) is revealed. Anyone know how the 2010 model will stack up?

I'm hearing a 5.0L V8 (400 HP) which with a lower car weight should be competitive with the SS.

Not quite. 5.0L DOHC V8 wont show until the 2011MY, until then the GT carries on with a tweaked 4.6L SOHC pumping out a bit more hp and the 5-speed manual. Chassis lightening tidbits are coming, but some of that may not show up before the 2011MY either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoutfiles

Also, I'm hearing a Twin-Turbo Ecoboost V6 (300 HP) for the lower model which would really hurt the LS/LT.

If a GTDi V6 engine shows up in the Mustang it will be slotted above the GT, will produce more than 415hp, and wont be called Ecoboost.

Georgie · 11-06-2008, 03:13 PM

if they go from 5 speed to 6 speed then will tremec be dropping one of their 5 speed transmissions? i know the only car that uses the TR3650 is the Mustang GT.

syr74 · 11-06-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgie

if they go from 5 speed to 6 speed then will tremec be dropping one of their 5 speed transmissions? i know the only car that uses the TR3650 is the Mustang GT.

I'll post other info when I can.

kevin2323 · 11-06-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

Just 13 days till the new Mustang (and Chevy's biggest competition) is revealed. Anyone know how the 2010 model will stack up?

I'm hearing a 5.0L V8 (400 HP) which with a lower car weight should be competitive with the SS.

Also, I'm hearing a Twin-Turbo Ecoboost V6 (300 HP) for the lower model which would really hurt the LS/LT.

Any other opinions? Note: I'm buying an SS Camaro, so please keep fanboy comments to yourself and try to be neutral.

biggest competition?

Ill bet they wont change to the 5.0 liter this year....

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Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	Should be interesting . .I have also heard MY2011 for the engine changes ... looking forward to see what the 5 liter can do ... u wonder why they stuck w/ the 5.0 and not on to a N/A 5.4L ? Crowley __________________

11-06-2008, 10:50 AM	#3
Rekt Drives: Z34 370Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 149	No new engines until 2011. I'm pretty sure the 5.0L and Ecoboost will happen. The only uncertainty with these motors is their specific power output.

11-06-2008, 02:08 PM	#9
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,325 View My Garage	twin turbo, sounds kinda pricey for there cheaply priced banger models.

11-06-2008, 02:31 PM	#10
andyrew Drives: Audi A4 STG3, Porsche 914 v8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Modesto, ca Posts: 126 View My Garage	I hear there going to offer some trick track suspension packages, and the good changes are coming in 2011. I was told to wait till the 2011 mustangs come out before I bought a camaro as they are going to be really trick. (However I believe they are keeping the live axle rear end, which is the deal breaker for me). Econoboost engine is going to have amazing potential. I see 500hp with simple mods, if they really build the bottom end its going to have some crazy potential.

11-06-2008, 03:13 PM	#12
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	if they go from 5 speed to 6 speed then will tremec be dropping one of their 5 speed transmissions? i know the only car that uses the TR3650 is the Mustang GT.

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