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    2011 Mustang V6 - 48.5 MPG

    OK, so it was a test run on a closed track. But you have to admit, pretty darn impressive considering it's a V6 rated at 305hp and it will run a 14.0 @ 99. Makes the factory claims of 30mpg highway look very attainable! Check out the link:

    http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/24/2011-ford-mustang-v6-runs-776-5-miles-on-one-tank-48-5-mpg-w-v/?icid=main|main|dl5|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblo g.com%2F2010%2F06%2F24%2F2011-ford-mustang-v6-runs-776-5-miles-on-one-tank-48-5-mpg-w-v%2F
    Last edited by blkfordsedan; 06-26-2010, 11:10 PM. Reason: added 1/4mi. time
    Brian

    93L - 5SP, FMS springs, 323 alloys, 1st gen B6, ported head & intake, FMS cam, ported exhaust manifold w/2-1/4" head pipe.
    04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
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    Impressive! I heard they would run a 13.70 in the quarter......
    1986 Comp Prep SVO Mustang(1 of 83) Four cylinder turbo! (Think first Fox body "R" model!)
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    • #3
      From the link you can get to a Car & Driver video that has a Camaro vs Mustang comparison. They listed the 412hp 5.0L GT as running 13.2 and the 305hp 3.7L V6 as a 14.0. By comparison, the 425hp Camaro SS was listed as 13.0 and the 300hp V6 Camaro as like a 14.2. The V6 Camaro is rated at close to 30MPG highway. It's amazing what technology has done.
      And don't forget, these HP figures are SAE NET. Not "super tuned" and tweaked with no accessories like they rated the muscle cars in the '60s!
      Plus, the V6 Mustangs pull .94G on the skidpad!

      Can't wait to see what all these cars will do once the aftermarket gets a hold of them. I'm sure we'll see low 13 sec. V6 Mustangs & Camaros with simple bolt-ons. The V8 models should be mid to high 12's with minimal effort.
      Brian

      93L - 5SP, FMS springs, 323 alloys, 1st gen B6, ported head & intake, FMS cam, ported exhaust manifold w/2-1/4" head pipe.
      04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
      62 Galaxie 2D sedan project- 428, 3x2V, 4SP, 3.89TLOC

      1 wife, 2 kids, 9 dogs, 4 cats......
      Not enough time or money for any of them

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      • #4
        "....at an average speed of 43.9 miles per hour." Proves nothing except that it's about RPM and wind drag. Any car can get awesome mileage at 44 MPH. My stock 5-speed '90 Festy once got 62.5 MPG at a constant 45 MPH, and not on a closed track; there were hills. Unfortunately it is not safe/practical to drive at that speed on the Interstate.
        90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
        09 Kia Rondo--a Festy on steroids!

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        • #5
          The 5.0 has gone 12.3s on slicks and 12.5 on street tires and the V6 has run as fast as 13.5 on street tires.

          <<Mustang guy

          By the way, ^^^ That's 99.9% city driving :cool:

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          • #6
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            http://www.mustangblog.com/blog/1046347_video-first-2011-mustang-gt-in-the-9s-belongs-to-strictly-performance


            nuff said
            91GL BP/F3A with boost
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            • #7
              The v6 mustang would probably run harder than a 69 428 SCJ car. Wouldn't sound as good though.
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