THREE ENGINES, 1267 HORSEPOWER: 2011 FORD MUSTANG DELIVERS MORE OF EVERYTHING, INCLUDING ECONOMY

All-new aluminum-block engine delivers 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque

• 2011 Mustang V-6 now rivals world-class sports coupes with a 305-horsepower, 30 mpg 3.7-liter V-6 engine using Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) as standard equipment
• 5.0-liter V-8 returns in Mustang GT, now with 32 valves, Ti-VCT and 412 horsepower
• Shelby GT500® gets a Ford GT-inspired aluminum block for its 5.4-liter supercharged V-8, leading to lighter weight, 550 horsepower and top performance
• Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions get the power to the ground more efficiently, helping improve drivability and fuel economy

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8, 2010 – For the 2011 model year, the legendary Ford Mustang once again flexes its muscles with three all-new, state-of-the-art powertrains delivering marked gains in both fuel economy and power.
The 2011 Mustang coupe and convertible arrive with a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 engine with Ford’s new advanced engine valvetrain technology – Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) – as standard equipment. Performance-minded buyers opting for the Mustang GT are treated to an all-new 5.0-liter, 32-valve V-8 with Ti-VCT, good for 412 horsepower. And the no-compromises Shelby GT500 gets a Ford GT-based aluminum block for its 5.4-liter supercharged V-8, leading to lighter weight and 550 horsepower.

“These three new engines represent a quantum leap in rounding out a world-class Mustang powertrain portfolio,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “Each represents Ford’s commitment to use technology to deliver the performance and fun-to-drive factor customers demand, while continuously improving fuel economy.”

3.7-liter Ti-VCT V-6
For 2011, Mustang’s new 305-horsepower 3.7-liter Duratec® 24-valve V-6 uses advanced engineering to deliver its power and economy. Ti-VCT adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds, while aluminum construction means less weight.

The high output is due largely to Ti-VCT, which allows variable control of valve operation across the rev range. The variable cams operate on a Direct Acting Mechanical Bucket (DAMB) valvetrain using polished buckets to reduce friction.

The end result is as much as a 3 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 10 percent improvement in power output versus traditional engines without these advanced features. In fact, Mustang V-6 achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 30 mpg highway along with its 305 horsepower.

TORRANCE, Calif., February 8, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS). No other Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles are involved in this recall.

 

The ABS, in normal operation, engages and disengages rapidly (many times per second) as the control system senses and reacts to tire slippage. Some 2010 model year Prius and 2010 HS 250h owners have reported experiencing inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction.