• Ford has made news today with the Ford Mustang being fuel efficient.  How sweet is that?  For all the Mustang lovers not only is this hot rod sweet looking, its definitely conscious of fuel and our wallets.  Ford has broke the records of the most fuel efficient Mustang ever but the first car to rock more than 300 horsepower with more than 30 mpg highway certified by the EPA.  That’s right, you read it correctly, the official EPA rating for the 2011 Ford Mustang with 305 horsepower 3.7L V6 and available six-speed automatic transmission is rated 31 mpg highway and 19 mpg city.  Now the standard six-speed automatic is rated 29 mpg highway and 19 mpg city.

    The Ford Mustang is powered by a lightweight, all aluminum 3.7L dual overhead cam V6 that was designed to use advanced engineering to deliver power and fuel economy.  The Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing adjusts the valvetrain in microseconds depending on the driving of the driver, even giving more of an engine efficiency.  This depicts wisdom from the Ford engineering team that sets the standard.  They carefully designed a six speed automatic transmission with precisely calibrated gear ratios and shift programs to maximize that the economy to still deliver the driving of high horsepower.

    The engine was not the only improvement that Ford made for this Mustang, powertrain and the chassis design also contributes for exciting record breaking event.  The New Electric Power Assist Steering eliminates the drag on an engine operated hydraulic power steering pump, both the transmissions, six speed transmission or automatic transmission allow lower cruising revs without sacrificing off line performance.  The new front fascia, tire spats on the rear wheels, the modified underbody shields,  a taller air dam and the added rear decklid seal are the aerodynamic changes that contribute to the fuel economy also.  These Mustangs will be built in Michigan at the Auto Alliance International Plant.  This one is going fast also, Ford already has orders up to 11,000, you better get yours soon.  Be sure to check out the dealers at Cincinnati Ford and Doug Henry Ford to see this elite Mustang.

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