MPG

BRDHNTR · 03-16-2010, 07:19 AM

Apparently the new 5.0 mustang makes 412 bhp (essentially the same as the M3) but it delivers 26 mpg. I guess this why direct injection is the future.

http://jalopnik.com/5494178/2011-for...-hp-and-26-mpg

It's not that I can't afford the extra fuel, but I'd love to not have to stop for fuel twice a week. Oh and no I don't want a bigger fuel tank, the car is heavy enough.

Kyoshi71 · 03-16-2010, 07:25 AM

The difference is HOW our horsepower is made. High on the tach / burns more gas. I bet that the m3 destroys the Discustang on track. However, I'm with you; I'd like to have more MPG too.

Radiation Joe · 03-16-2010, 08:37 AM

Check out the gearing in the Mustang. That is probably the main factor in it's improved mileage. It's probably turning around 2000 rpm at 70 instead of the 3000 of the M3.

N8dawg · 03-16-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BRDHNTR

Apparently the new 5.0 mustang makes 412 bhp (essentially the same as the M3) but it delivers 26 mpg. I guess this why direct injection is the future.

http://jalopnik.com/5494178/2011-for...-hp-and-26-mpg

It's not that I can't afford the extra fuel, but I'd love to not have to stop for fuel twice a week. Oh and no I don't want a bigger fuel tank, the car is heavy enough.

The 2011 GT Mustang is NOT direct injected.

jml · 03-25-2010, 07:07 PM

Inside line dyno'd a 5.0 at 395 to the rear wheels - impressive.

GnokGnik · 03-25-2010, 08:14 PM

Not to mention Corvette MPG.

haze gray · 03-25-2010, 08:58 PM

MPG not a factor in my purchase. Anyone remember paying a gas-guzzler tax?

Htown09 · 03-25-2010, 11:15 PM

The new stang dyno's 400rwhp.

Htown09 · 03-25-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by haze gray

MPG not a factor in my purchase. Anyone remember paying a gas-guzzler tax?

If your M3 is your DD then it better be a consideration. You won't be passing up too many gas stations. I think the new M3 will be ideal if it is indeed FI. You can't beat the performance that a TT offers since you can up the boost and the car get's great MPG when out of boost.

xxe92xx · 03-25-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jml

Inside line dyno'd a 5.0 at 395 to the rear wheels - impressive.

bullshit...its not faster than the m3 and if that were true it would be faster than a c63

skoot3r · 03-26-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by xxe92xx

bullshit...its not faster than the m3 and if that were true it would be faster than a c63

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/25/v...ustang-gt-5-0/

and faster around the track?

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/r...k-to-handle-5/

just throwing that out there for you..

Donbona · 03-26-2010, 05:01 AM

That is one ugly car

MrHarris · 03-26-2010, 06:33 AM

bullshit asshole no one here likes the tuna.

RandyB · 03-26-2010, 06:54 AM

They did a great job on the new engine - kudos to Ford! They are a little late - should have had an answer to the LS-X family of Chevrolet V8s about a decade ago.

xxe92xx · 03-26-2010, 12:18 PM

magazines....magazines....

Chill72 · 03-26-2010, 01:47 PM

That's an impressive engine...looks like there will be fresh batch of Mustangs ready to race you

StealYourFace · 03-28-2010, 01:00 PM

Why BMW doesn't use a taller 6th gear I don't undsertand.

skoot3r · 03-28-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chill72

That's an impressive engine...looks like there will be fresh batch of Mustangs ready to race you

and probably kill a lot of M3's too track/drag

BlackLight · 03-29-2010, 06:08 PM

figure-eight times:
GT - 25.3 sec @ 0.75 g
M3 - 24.9 sec @ 0.78 g

Chill72 · 03-29-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

and probably kill a lot of M3's too track/drag

That's not cool

icemang17 · 03-29-2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoot3r

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/25/v...ustang-gt-5-0/

and faster around the track?

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/r...k-to-handle-5/

just throwing that out there for you..

So let me get this straight.....they are comparing a TRACK PACK mustang against a bone stock M3.....and they turned the same lap times...WITH R comps on the Mustang...... R comps are somewhere between 2-5 seconds a lap faster on just about any car....add racing suspension and its more..... Sure it has less power....but less weight with more grip...

Perfect example I can lap my M3 bone stock around Thunderhill just about the same as I can in a Spec miata with 120whp..... Is it a fair comparison...HELL NO...one is a RACE CAR...the other is a street car....

N8dawg · 03-30-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by icemang17

So let me get this straight.....they are comparing a TRACK PACK mustang against a bone stock M3.....and they turned the same lap times...WITH R comps on the Mustang...... R comps are somewhere between 2-5 seconds a lap faster on just about any car....add racing suspension and its more..... Sure it has less power....but less weight with more grip...

Perfect example I can lap my M3 bone stock around Thunderhill just about the same as I can in a Spec miata with 120whp..... Is it a fair comparison...HELL NO...one is a RACE CAR...the other is a street car....

There is no such thing as a track pack on a 2011 mustang, that's because all of the goodies are now stock...

03-16-2010, 07:19 AM	#1
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