Ford has been gradually rolling out its EcoBoost technology across its vehicle lineup =96 now including the F-150 pickup truck and the revised
2013 Taurus sedan =97 and it appears as though the Mustang could be next in line for a turbocharged powerplant.We=92ve heard rumors of a re-born SVO Mustang before, but the latest report from Motor Authority gives us some concrete details. According to the report, the Mustang will soon be offered with an SVO- appropriate turbocharged four-cylinder.
Although Ford=92s 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder would appear to be the most likely candidate for the Mustang=92s engine bay, that won=92t be the case. Instead, Ford will increase the engine=92s displacement to 2.3L before strapping it between the fenders of the Mustang. For those keeping track, the original SVO=92s motor displaced 2.3L.
No word on output, but the larger engine should provide more power than the 2.0L=92s 247 horsepower. Given the V6-powered Mustang can already top 30mpg, we wouldn=92t be surprised to see the EcoBoost version inch close to 40mpg.
In addition to the new 2.3L, Ford is also said to be readying a 2.7L EcoBoost V6. The larger mill is being designed for front and rear- wheel drive applications, meaning it could eventually wind up under the hood of the =91Stang.
Children of the 1980s should temper their enthusiasm, though, as the new-age Mustang SVO isn=92t expected until at least 2015.
Patrick