As of this writing, we’ve never had the occasion to drive the base, V6-powered Ford Mustang.
In fact, the Ford Mustang V6 gets rather less attention than any of its three siblings: the EcoBoost-powered model, the V8-propelled GT, or the excellent Shelby GT350. Ford didn’t even bother to introduce the V6 model in the plethora of right-hand drive markets in which its now selling the pony car, limiting choices to the EcoBoost and GT models, instead.
It’s not hard to see why. With a commendable 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, the V6 pony car still produces less thrust than the Ford Mustang EcoBoost (310 HP / 320 lb-ft), without offering much in the way of weight savings. And, not that it necessarily makes a world of difference to the average pony car enthusiast, but the EcoBoost model dominates the Ford Mustang V6 with regard to fuel-efficiency, as well, achieving up to an EPA-estimated 26 combined miles-per-gallon vs. the V6’s 22 mpg.
It would seem, then, that the Ford Mustang V6 has been all but made redundant by the EcoBoost pony car and its turbocharged, 2.3-liter engine. At least, that’s our take; we want to hear from you. Has the Ford Mustang EcoBoost supplanted the V6 model as the only base pony car a consumer should ever need? Or is there still a case to be made for the normally-aspirated, 3.7-liter V6 engine? Weigh-in with our nifty poll, and don’t be afraid to expound upon your response in the comments section below.
The largest wheel offered by the automaker for that model to date.
It has just one tiny flaw.
Though it remains flexible in terms of chemistry options.
Which has been the case for a while now.
One that could possibly add a hybrid powertrain.
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Of course not, it is a much better engine than any four cylinder in terms of engine balancing and longevity. They should come out with a more competitive one. id like 3.0 liter inline 6 as standard then a turbo inline 6 then v8
The V6 will be “phased out” for a few reasons, first the Eco-boost covers the same performance band. The “life cycle” of the V6 gave Ford a large profit but, the CAFÉ cost cuts that life short. The V6 was the “entry level”, lowest price Mustang that got you into the game – these days people pay a little extra for the “performance package” which isn’t that far up in price.