Ford has officially revealed the 2011 Mustang GT, which will be first presented to the public at Detroit auto show, which will take place next month.
The 2011 model year Mustang GT comes with a new 5.0-liter V8 engine uses 32-valves and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). Due to these features the engine has an output of 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. The current model of Mustang GT has a 4.6-liter V8 engine, which delivers 315HP and 325 lb-ft. According to the car manufacturer the weight of the V8 engine is 430 pounds (195 kg).
Ford has also replaced the 2011 Ford Mustang GT’s five-speed transmissions, so now the new 5.0-liter Mustang will come either with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission or the MT82 six-speed manual gearbox.
Ford claims that the fuel economy of the vehicle will be an estimated 17 city / 25 highway (up from 17 city / 23 highway) for models with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the fuel economy for the six-speed manual will remain unchanged at 16 city / 24 mpg highway.
Some of the new features of the Ford Mustang GT include a specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inch front and 11.8-inch rear vented disc brakes, and an enhanced suspension featuring an improved rear lower control arm and stiffened rear stabilizer bushings. Other updates include a revised instrument cluster, three new exterior colors (Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat, Race Red and Ingot Silver), and improved standard equipment.
The Brembo brake package which features unique 19-inch alloy wheels, summer performance tires, and 14-inch vented front discs from the Mustang GT500 are also available as an option.
