Since the introduction of the S550 Mustang in 2015, we've had the option to select a 2.3L EcoBoost between the base V6 and the V8 powered GT. The EcoBoost Mustang offers an excellent balance of power and fuel economy. With 310 horsepower and 320 foot pounds of torque on tap, the EcoBoost Mustang makes even more power than many of the V8 powered Mustangs of prior generations. Not only does the EcoBoost put out great power, but it responds very well to upgrades.
If you’re looking for an easy way to make a significant improvement in exhaust flow for your EcoBoost powered S550 Mustang, the BBK Performance High Flow Downpipe is an excellent option. The high flowing 3” mandrel bent tubing will increase exhaust flow to help improve turbo spool, keep EGTs low and will provide a more aggressive tone. They typically add 20+ RWHP. Not only does it offer a great performance and sound upgrade, the BBK Downpipe is also one of the least expensive EcoBoost downpipes on the market, making it an excellent value. Continue reading →
See what happens when a classic Mustang driver gets behind the wheel of a new 2015 4-cylinder EcoBoost Mustang.
Working at Gateway Classic Mustang in Bourbon, Missouri, Tyler Hinkler has made Ford Mustang his work and his play. Now he gets the pleasure of pushing a classic 1970 Boss 302 to its limits.
Afterwards, he gets to see how it feels behind the wheel of a
new 4-cylinder EcoBoost Mustang. We hope he’s ready for a surprise
Celebrating 50 years of pure innovation and 50 years of turning heads with the new 2015 Ford Mustang. Catch all the latest Mustang videos on the Official Ford Performance YouTube Channel.
Fords Ecoboost engines are rapidly gaining a big following in the USA and proving their metal on the track and on the street. Just this morning the auto news website “Jalopnik” declared that “Everyone Loves the Mustang Turbo”. The 2015 Ford Mustang is a bona-fide hit, and for the first time in more than half a decade it’s outselling the competition and soon to be replaced Camaro.
Sales are up 40 percent year over year for the Ford Mustang. Much of this success, analysts say, can be attributed to the fuel friendly but performance worthy and very tune able 310 horsepower 2.3-liter turbo EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. And while Ford frustratingly doesn’t break out sales figures for each Mustang model, analysts say the EcoBoost is “is responsible for nearly all of its sales growth,” according to the Detroit News:
Anticipation is also rising for the arrival of the Ford Focus RS stateside next spring and recent rumors about the final HP numbers and final specifications have been- Will it be all-wheel drive? Will it push more than 300-plus horsepower from a turbo four-cylinder? Will it have torque vectoring?
Ford has insisted all along the new Focus RS would be a true "world car," but many of us have secretly feared that the U.S.-spec Focus RS might lose a little gusto in translation.
Well we finally have confirmation from the horse’s mouth Fear not – Ford has confirmed that when the 2016 Focus RS hits stateside dealerships in the spring of 2016, its powertrain, performance, and styling will be virtually unchanged from the car that debuted in Germany earlier this year at the RS plant.
As proof, we have images right here of the US spec’d Ford Focus RS ahead of its arrival on the shores of the USA. Apart from the wheels and U.S. Spec Lights (All of which can be switched out for the Euro counter parts ) It is almost identical to the European car.
What we know so far:
2.3 liter turbocharged four cylinder Ecoboost engine – 345HP
All wheel drive with torque vectoring system – Twin electronically controlled clutch packs to manage front /rear torque split – which is adjustable
Adjustable sport suspension with a number of drive modes including – drift
Ford Confident About Mustang Ecoboost Engine and say the new 2.3l turbo four will win over the naysayers. Yes, the 5.0-liter V8 will continue to be the premium engine offering in the all-new Ford Mustang. And yes, the 3.7-liter V6 will also continue on as the base engine. However, it’s the new 2.3-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine that Ford has extremely high hopes for. Enthusiasts, understandably, are already balking at the thought of having anything less than a V6 under the hood of their beloved pony car, but times are changing and so is the technology.
Ford’s European Line Director, Darren Palmer, at Geneva, was asked about possible turbo lag stemming from the EcoBoost. He answered with a confident "No," and reassured everyone that turbo lag will not be an issue. The V6 will only be offered in the US. Europe will have the EcoBoost and V8 to choose from. Palmer is also confident this engine will quickly win over skeptical Americans especially because we believe that with aftermarket modifications that it will produce more power than the V* 5.0 L option and be so much lighter in the fron - Better weight balance, better handling, less weight and it will be fuel efficient. So as long as the issue of turbo lag has been taken care of, Ford is predicting the EcoBoost will quickly become the mainstream choice – both in Europe and the US - do you agree ? Leave a comment on your thoughts.
