2015 SVO?

[stockman1]

Can anyone confirm or deny this rumor?

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/2015-mustang-svo-speculation/65534/page1/

[MikeFleming]

My only comment: GRM is the BEST automotive magazine. Ever.

[stockman1]

My only comment: GRM is the BEST automotive magazine. Ever.agreed right up the road in Ormond beach.

[Laredo]

Can anyone confirm or deny this rumor?

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/2015-mustang-svo-speculation/65534/page1/ Confirmed. But...name and marketing will be "Ecoboost", not SVO, SVT, etc. And will be void of any reference to I-4 or 4 cylinder.

[k98dave]

Dec Car & Driver has cover photo and short article. They report it will be a 2.3 turbo with direct injection rated 310 hp offered as an upgrade from the 3.7 V6.
IRS standard on all cars and expect a 200lb weight reduction on the new S550 platform. Should be fun chasing down those Boxster's and Cayman's on trackdays!

The addition of the turbo 365 hp V6 from the Taurus is being discussed to replace the current V6 for 2016/2017.

[TheSVOTrust]

Confirmed. But...name and marketing will be "Ecoboost", not SVO, SVT, etc. And will be void of any reference to I-4 or 4 cylinder.

Sticker package only on the 4cyl for now.

MANY in Ford would rather badge it MPG (like in 1974) than SVO (like in 1984)

Mark
P.S. Ford doesn't own the SVO name now Jaguar does. (I'm sure money and lawyers could fix that)

[MikeFleming]

P.S. Ford doesn't own the SVO name now Jaguar does. (I'm sure money and lawyers could fix that)
Iirc that would be Lawyers, Guns and Money (according to Warren Zevon).

[stockman1]

Iirc that would be Lawyers, Guns and Money (according to Warren Zevon).yes great tune, almost as good as werewolf's in London?

[svslow]

This is old men in their natural habitat once they've surpassed boredom of conversation of weather, and their lawn.

[stockman1]

This is old men in their natural habitat once they've surpassed boredom of conversation of weather, and their lawn.ok smarty pants you see your future and you don't like?

[TheSVOTrust]

This is old men in their natural habitat once they've surpassed boredom of conversation of weather, and their lawn.

And you never would think that it ever would happen again - in Americas future
You never did think that we'd ever get together again- well we dam sure fooled you
Well we're walkin real proud and we're talkin together again
And you never would think that it ever would happen again

Mark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kB7OR161-U

[svobrad]

Who says one could not add his own SVO badges (shadow style or chrome) and have the SVO name added to the headrests (or seats) and the door panels? Bet it would look good on the horn pad! What size tires and wheels are planned for the new car?

[MikeFleming]

yes great tune, almost as good as werewolf's in London? "His hair was perfect."

82 F here today, btw.

[stockman1]

"His hair was perfect."

82 F here today, btw.gonna get me a bit of beef chow mein. Was 80 here and a chamber of commerce day!

[svslow]

And you never would think that it ever would happen again - in Americas future
You never did think that we'd ever get together again- well we dam sure fooled you
Well we're walkin real proud and we're talkin together again
And you never would think that it ever would happen again

Mark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kB7OR161-U
Haha a reference to Charlie Daniels.

[stockman1]

Haha a reference to Charlie Daniels.maybe Jack?

[SVOfish]

I work at a Ford dealership, the 2015 SVO is currently a "Rumor" but Ford will be releasing a 2.3l ecoboost turbo. I have been told by the big guys up top that it will appear in the Mustang as an in-between of the v6 and v8. But no confirmation on an SVO trim for 2015 yet.

[stockman1]

I work at a Ford dealership, the 2015 SVO is currently a "Rumor" but Ford will be releasing a 2.3l ecoboost turbo. I have been told by the big guys up top that it will appear in the Mustang as an in-between of the v6 and v8. But no confirmation on an SVO trim for 2015 yet.keep us posted please

[Ford Builder]

I too would like to see that.

[dagenham]

Reserving all hope and judgement until I can actually see and feel and hear for myself
Still have fears of it just looking like an ugly tuner car.

[firsthero]

ford has announced that 2014 mustang be redesigned and will be known as "ecco" with a horsepower of over 300..
todays fors on line.

[dagenham]

Well, I am hearing that we only have a week left to see what the new Mustang looks like. December 5th.

[stockman1]

2015 Mustang final design from PVAC page on Facebook.

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[Ford Builder]

Yes I can dig that very cool

[Chalky]

I'd drive that!!!!

[MikeFleming]

Not to be too critical too early, but I don't like the wheels.

[stockman1]

Not to be too critical too early, but I don't like the wheels.things can always change before production

[dagenham]

Eeh, its OK. It looks like an SN95 on steroids to me, and that was my least favorite Mustang body style. (Sorry if I offended anyone that owns one.)
I'm with Mike, on the wheels, but that is what the aftermarket is for.

[stockman1]

things can always change before productioncheck this out

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/2015-Mustang-LEAKED-in-Autoweek.html

[Laredo]

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Nice!!! And it looks good in RED

[Ford Builder]

Yes I like it even in RED

[stockman1]

I love it

[CraigB]

I think Guard will be my color, looks close to my favorite of 9W...

[baltimucho]

I love it in the 2.3 Ecoboost/Performance Pack option.

[Laredo]

Twin scroll turbo...
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[MikeFleming]

^
They've finally caught up with the technology included in the 4B11T Mitsubishi engine from 2008 while making the same power level with 15% more displacement. And it only took them six years.

Hmmm...

While this is definitely an improvement for Ford, it's still 5+ years behind the rest of the competition.

[baltimucho]

^
While this is definitely an improvement for Ford, it's still 5+ years behind the rest of the competition.

And my thirty-year old 2.3T makes 315+ HP. :p

::m::

[dagenham]

OK, two questions, what is integrated main bearing caps???, and why would they integrate the exhaust manifold with the head????
I have a '66 200 six with the integrated intake on the head, what a PITA!

[Ford Builder]

Ill take mine in blue.

[TheSVOTrust]

Ford did a great job on the reveal, so much more to come. (Story isn't fully told)http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/svo2scj/th_IMG_2586_zpsd3749f9f.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/svo2scj/IMG_2586_zpsd3749f9f.mp4) There is still a battle between the 5.0 and Eco Boost camps inside! Looks like the V6 will get squeezed out as it too is 300HP and destine for the commuter sales IMO. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/svo2scj/photo_zpsb30d8af4.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/svo2scj/media/photo_zpsb30d8af4.jpg.html) It was an honor to be invited, got to talk to many in marketing and powertrain. (As well as Gale Halderman on my rejected prototype from 1963) Here is a photo you can caption ! LOL (No different than Sturgis with Deborah) This is COO of Ford http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/svo2scj/photo_zpsd1d6465e.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/svo2scj/media/photo_zpsd1d6465e.jpg.html)

[svslow]

that engine was built for performance

[rodster]

^
They've finally caught up with the technology included in the 4B11T Mitsubishi engine from 2008 while making the same power level with 15% more displacement. And it only took them six years.

Hmmm...

While this is definitely an improvement for Ford, it's still 5+ years behind the rest of the competition.

Interesting....:( What the heck is Ford doing with all of this going on around them. :confused:

[Ford Builder]

Congratulations Mark , am surprised that they rejected the 63 proto type . 5.0 engine is built right here in Windsor .

[SVOBoyd]

It's interesting that the engine is a 2.3L. I'm sure it's just coincidence though, I don't think 2.3 has the same marketing value as 5.0

[SVOfish]

Ford is doing some cool/interesting things. I highly doubt its a coincidence that Ford created a 2.3 ecoboost. If you find the 2.3 ecoboost an interesting tech read, one might find interest in the 1liter 3cyl ecoboost as well as the 5cyl powerstroke that is said to debut in the us transit. (Word around the shop )

[svono50]

Can't wait till Ford finally releases some numbers on these things, should be pretty good, but I am sure there will be room for improvement. Recently found an article where Wolf Performance in Europe took a Focus ST up to 370hp/409tq with the 2.0L ecoboost, so the aftermarket tuning on the 2.3L should be interesting.

[rodster]

Saw the ecoboost engine on a stand at the Ford display at Carlisle and was surprised how physically small it seemed along with a small turbo. Was nice to see the exhaust manifold cast into the head to avoid cracking tho'!

[Chalky]

Which is great until it cracks and you have to replace the head:):):)

[svono50]

For those who have not seen the mill in person, here are a couple of pics I snapped at the Chicago auto show back in February...

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You can clearly see the exhaust is routed internally to the head casting and the turbo exhaust flange bolts to that with 4 studs. I was surprised by the size of the wastegate flapper valve, would be interesting to see the actual port size. Should be a little screamer though!

[rodster]

Which is great until it cracks and you have to replace the head:):):)

Hopefully they have that problem fixed. :p


For those who have not seen the mill in person, here are a couple of pics I snapped at the Chicago auto show back in February...
You can clearly see the exhaust is routed internally to the head casting and the turbo exhaust flange bolts to that with 4 studs. I was surprised by the size of the wastegate flapper valve, would be interesting to see the actual port size. Should be a little screamer though!

Thanks for the pictures. Got home from Carlisle and realized I didn't take any pictures of it when I was checking it out.

[svono50]

No problem on the pics. Funny thing was, there was NO signage on that engine or stand...NOTHING if you can believe that. If it would have had an info board on it, I would have snapped a shot of it. I have no idea why they would not be promoting that thing in any way. When I was looking at it and started taking the pics, there were about 5-6 guys that came over to look at it and fairly quickly walked away. They likely didn't have a clue as to what it was and without any info on it had no idea that it was a 2.3L Ecoboost. I had to confirm that it wasn't a 2.0L Ecoboost with the show model on the Mustang stand, at least she knew what it was!

[TheSVOTrust]

http://youtu.be/hOO3dxIfs8E Needs a 6 speed with 4:30's (March of 15)

[svono50]

The drive-away video was interesting, the 5.0L sounded really good, the V6 was, well, a V6 tone, but the 2.3L sounded all kinds of restricted...like something blowing through a straw. I am sure a freeer breathing exhaust will let that thing push out just a few more ponies and sound better to boot!

[MikeFleming]

I am sure a freeer breathing exhaust will let that thing push out just a few more ponies and sound better to boot! Isn't that accurate for every car today. especially booster ones?

iirc the change in sound alone is what made BORLA famous.

[Under Pressure]

The new turbo will be nice. It might have a lot of usable high tech Stuff. I was considering a future purchase( used ) Mustang. Now that I have my 85 SVO running great I don't have the fever as bad, but twin swirl turbos sounds like wooosh. A nice by-product from this new Turbo 2.3 Mustang will be that it will bring more attention to the SVO 84-86 That will bring more value to my SVO with the new a/c in it. That will be Kool

[Laredo]

I'll be driving one at the Ford new product intro show at Vegas Speedway in Sept. Will definitely have video rolling...

[MikeFleming]

Ahh, September in Vegas. Where it may actually get below 110 degrees by dinnertime.

[svono50]

Ahh, September in Vegas. Where it may actually get below 110 degrees by dinnertime.

...but it is a 'dry' heat, so what does it matter?? :eek: Looking forward to more videos, though.

[Chuck]

...but it is a 'dry' heat, so what does it matter?? :eek: Looking forward to more videos, though.

You cook turkeys in 'dry' heat...

[MikeFleming]

You cook turkeys in 'dry' heat... Some of us baste them, which is a wet heat.