Rising fuel costs are something that is on the mind of almost every American on any given day. Whether you are deciding on a new car to buy or just filling up your daily driver, the exorbitant prices at the pump can leave you feeling worked and penniless. The last time this type of crisis swept the States, Ford was working on and producing a muscle car that would provide drivers with a rush of power while also being a little friendlier at the pump. And at a time when gas prices are on the rise yet again, Ford is going back to this oldie but goodie to get the same results.
Ford chairman, Bill Ford Jr., was giving a talk at Princeton when he was asked if the Ecoboost engine line would make its way to the Mustang. The answer was an easy yes, but no detailed information was given. Chances are it will be a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, but a 2-liter four-cylinder is also a possibility. Nothing was said about when this new engine will be available or if it will carry the same SVO moniker, but chances are, if they are already talking about it, then we should be seeing it sometime soon.
The last time we saw a turbocharged Mustang was in the limited edition SVO built from 1984 to 1986. At that time, it was the fastest and the most expensive Mustang in the line-up, while also complying with the new Federal emissions regulations. It was powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an output of 175 HP, and then 205 HP for the revised model. The car was capable of hitting a top speed of 134 mph. This was the car that brought the Mustang back after style and oil crises deemed it unworthy for the commute. And now, Ford is reviving the turbocharged engine with the hopes of providing the same results.
Ford Mustang SVO making a comeback originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 17 February 2011 12:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ford-mustang-svo-making-a-comeback-ar105133.html
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