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.
