First Ride: 2011 Ford Mustang V-6
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Editor-at-large Arthur St. Antoine rides shotgun in Ford's all-new Mustang V-6 and brings along its V-6 rivals -- the Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro.
Shot by: Mike Suggett
Edited by: Mike Suggett
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I love my 2012 v6 mustang, it's a great all-around daily driver.
@jesusvargas3383
4 жыл бұрын
Any problem with your mustang?. How many miles per gallon do you get??
@ItsCleetus
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus Vargas I have a 2011 and I’ve had it a little over a year bought with 122,000 on it and now it’s over 146,000 and had no issues, I usually get 22-24 mpg but I have a heavy foot
@LegitVeggies
3 жыл бұрын
@@ItsCleetus Hey, im about to get a 2011 mustang v6 at 93k miles for $9.5k. Is this a good deal? Also any updates on whether you experienced any issues since your last comment?
@yanghu3592
3 жыл бұрын
@@LegitVeggies Welcome to the 3.7 cyclone community. The facts you may need to know: 1. Prepare for a new water pump when you replace the drive belt. 2. Rear lower control arms always make squeaking noise. 3. Engine hood corrosion.
@raulmoreno6560
2 жыл бұрын
@@yanghu3592 can you fix the engine hood corrison
Love the burnout, that v6 sound 10x better than the old 4.0!!
Back when Ford put effort into the V6 and tried to promote it. Now they just push it off the the side and hope people buy the Turbo 4 instead.
@zachsmcl
5 жыл бұрын
Leif Jensen truth. The new v6 is weaker and slower than the 11-14s :(
@randsonic
4 жыл бұрын
@@zachsmcl Based upon what? I am curious because the PP V6 has a semi-performance gear. I have seen a lot of Mustang V6 vids that do not understand the affect gearing has on performance...yet they tend to make believe they are car guys. The 11 V6 has a aggravating dead spot in the torque curve which is easily corrected with a simple bolt on mod. Not calling you comment out, asking for clarification.
@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt
3 жыл бұрын
@@randsonic what bolt on mod would you recommend?
@randsonic
3 жыл бұрын
@@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt From my research the aftermarket throttle body substancially changes the torque to help midrange. That and a CAI would be my first mod. If not a PP car Inwould swap rear end gearing to 3.55 or 3.73 range.
@randsonic
3 жыл бұрын
Above comment was meant to read "torque curve"
That test track looks really fun.
So true, I own a 2012 with the V6 Performance Package, it has a wonderful exhaust note and as tested by Road & Track performed 0-60 in about 5 seconds... That's V8 territory as far as I'm concerned....more than enough for a daily driver....Thanks
11 years later still waiting on that to be continued...
@AngelGarcia-oy3hq
3 ай бұрын
Frrrrrr😢
All very good looking cars. I drove a V-6 challanger last year, I was impressed!
Damn the mustang looks way more fun to drive than the other 2
This is the first review I've seen done only in the passenger seat. I think my girlfriend should watch it because she'll be the one who's in the passenger seat.
I don't understand why the v6 gets so much hate. I have a 2017 v6. I love it.
All three of the cars are really awesome. I love muscle cars.
It's a beautiful and assuring sight when you see a V6 Mustang doing a burnout like its stronger siblings. I feel all warm and fuzzy. :D
V6's are back. They are under rated. I am so happy about this cause i built a buick v6 back when I was in high school. They have come a long way since then. Great for a daily driver car. For my weekend car, I prefer a 540 big block chevy!
@yourmanzach2307
10 жыл бұрын
302 all day
@steven14621462
9 жыл бұрын
***** a 540 stroker and a boss 302 aren't even in the same class not that I'm dissing the 302 but the 540 has 238 cubic inches on you and its a stroker and a big block
@WrightMotorsRV
9 жыл бұрын
steven14621462 Which makes it considerably heavier and more bulky and less room to work with in the engine bay. The 302 is just a model of perfection. Now that massive 540 is badass to the bone, and has already proven itself time and time again. But I do have to say the 302 will just naturally be superior due to its power to weight ratio over the 540.
they definitely drove the mustang the hardest
I'm so excited. Cant wait to see the next videos!
this track looks amazing!!!!
Dodge was stupid to put a single exhaust on that year instead of dual
"okay we get it...you dont get to drive the car"
@Carllucas197
3 жыл бұрын
This was the comment i was looking for
Damn that's a good video! Love the ending...
Worth watching, just to see the cars dance on the track.
Please no more power braking burnouts its cheesy
Ahh that mustang was pulling away.. love it
I knew my Mustang could smoke the tires just never wanted to cuz tires cost WAY too much! Awesome video. Mine's a 2014
sweet dude!! it is such a badass car
@byronmohawk Twin independent-variable cam timing. It's an extension of the milder version the three valve 4.6 of 2005-2010. Of course the 2011 has 4 cams and the neat thing about the new system is the intake side has it's own cam and differs it's variation from the exhaust cam. These new heads will outflow anything out there today, not including race heads to be sure, but production heads.
Way to go FORD! Both new motors are pretty nice.
Had a rental 2013 by mustang convertible automatic and it was a blast. Very rev happy and quick
good thing it also sounds good. that seals the seal for me, I'm buying me one
I think this vid proves that all 3 of these cars are exceptional. I would happily own and drive anyone of them.
gotta love how the mustang and the camaro are the only cars able to burnout at the end. im seriously considering buying the mustang v6. AMAZING
WoW!!! That is a nice v-6!!!
such a tease with the drag race at the end lol!
I'm totally getting that car!!!!! I can't wait
@mediumfry1434
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get it lol
@sawink I totally agree. Ford has found out how to make a solid rear work well. Why change what's not really broken?
HOT DANG! I'm sooo happy Ford finally got there priorities straight with the V6 model!
damn that track looks fun
When was this V-6 Engine change for the 2011 announced? I really would have loved to know that before I bought my 2010 V6 in December, I still love my Tang but I would have waited for the 2011, I wonder what effect would this have on the resale value on the 2010 and Prior?
I'm really excited that they finally did this. I also hear that the Mustang will get IRS in like 2014!
@sawink mustang has come out with idependent rear suspention but people would change it and put a solid rearend its not always how it handles but changing shocks fixis that problem i have had bmw's eclipse camaro and the only one that messes with the stang on agx adjustables and a few others but the stang still feels funer
I am a ford guy always have been, with this said I have always had to be happy when ford would always get last place or 2nd places at best, to see ford somehow changing things I am very happy to see ford crushing pretty much anything they have made in the past from their v-6 up to their v-8 they are doing very well and will only get better!!
@metalmanjakson01 Exactly. I think it'd be worth the extra money for the V-8, probably much more mod-friendly too. Very glad they brought back the 5.0.
got one two weeks ago 17,000 miles love this car plenty of hp for this old man ha ha.
@Cosmo1093 They've definitely done some good things with the EcoBoost engine. I'm interested in what vehicles and other technologies are going to be like in the future.
@derekjlight ya im defenently glad they brought back the 5.0 but i kind of wish they would make a sports virsion of the mustang with independent suspension instead of the fixed rear axel
cant wait for this v6 and the 5.0 v8!!!!
My girlfriend just bought one of these. Lava red.. It has to be the most powerful v6 I've had the pleasure to drive. It's stance is very solid, almost too solid, it doesn't want to drive with the road I find, more... Pushes against the road quite a bit.. Although it is quite a lot to handle. It's very tough, and if you have the experience and personality/fitness to drive it, you can drive it like it was meant to be driven. However if you're unsure in your abilities, it will be in control
@74camarolt have you heard about the v6 camaro model? i think thats the where the trouble is becuase most of the mustangs that have been preordered were v6 so now it actually has some competition unlike the 2010 mustang v6 but its good to know what you said about the v8 models
To be continued? Can't wait for the next!
I have a 2012 and its pretty impressive
What a tease I was looking into a new car and the2011 mustang just made the list.
is the mustang engine loud when driving on regular streets?
As you are great mustang...... You are a legend
@roybotnik not to mention that any dealership will take less then what their sticker price is they mark it up so that then when you are in these things called negotiations that apparently only BMW does they will come down from their sticker b/c they marked it up.
well put
2011 V6 is kicking some major butt and taking names. I have 05 GT and I going have to start to watch out for these on the street. Time to call Mr. Whipple or Kenne Bell. :)
im not gonna be able to sleep till i see part 2 but i know as well as everyone else that the mustang wins!
@roybotnik wow thanks for teaching me about autotrader, never heard of them before just with lookin up on auto trader within 25 miles of my house (philly area) found quite a few that were under 35K, and a lot over that but did you look up the options that were on those cars b/c dealerships usually only carry cars on the lot that have a lot of expensive options.
Goddamnit! That Mustang 3.7 is so badass. You know the Chevy and Dodge got tore up in that drag. Great video.
Finally a fun rental car!!!! Love this car.
Oh Lord, the war never ends :D
very nice car
@Alwaysdtf sounds pretty tight i will have to wait until next summer and buy one used
@13tomabram do you have any proof that the Z/28 will be produce?
AWESOME!
my dream car. All back. :)
These V6's are getting some serious power now a days
You are doing an ok job here.
OMG did u see the freakn grip the mustang got compared to the camro and the challenger. This really my dream car i would pay anything for this car it is awesome!!!.When tested it measured up to 308 hp and weiged 287.5lbs. how awesome is that. GO HEAD FORD steppn up yall game love it
i just got this car last week and its amazing. i was ready to get the camaro but it was to small inside
Love those 3 ponies
fire this guy
Being a born and bred mopar man, i have to say that new stang is IMPRESSIVE. I have always had a thing for them, and owned a 68 coupe. But this, America, is a revolution in the pony car world. The V6 is the new small block, and Ford has obviously done thier homework. Plus its nice looking. I hope the big 3 continue this trend toward affordable, powerful V6 powered ponycars, WTF took so long LOL!
seriously looking at this car as a replacement for my 2001 4.6L. well done ford for not laying down a bunt on the V6.
3 great cars, but has always, the Mustang stands out
@Weazell of course it was, because its a ford test track but theirs no doubt in my mind its capable.
@wccrispy Eh I meant stock from Ford, but Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine is already in the Taurus SHO and F150, both cranking out 365hp, while the Flex has 355hp.
That's a Nice Car
@lmrcobalt Yeah they won't know till they're able to test it but in Motor Trend magazine this month it's estimated to do 0-60 on 5.8s...
I have agree with Thepantydroper, I Have owned Brittish, and German cars my whole life and it took me about a hour after a test drive to buy the Mustang. I didn't go with the performance package because I like to do my own mods, but wow best American v6 to date.
Nice Mustang, I just bought one in Grabber Blue! Had to find me a spare tire, don't feel comfortable driving around without one. other than that it's fast & handles great on curves.
Such a tease at the end! Wars are fought with V8's. fortunes are made with V6's.
I understand what you are saying. I do know that I would consider one of these as a first car for my teenage kids when I would never have done so with the 3.8 Mustang we have endured for so long. The price and mileage are great, and yes, feel free to stomp my college kid in your GT. Humility is often a good lesson.
@MarineCorpsMarksman exactly. Ford has just been cruising along till the Camaro came along. Which I'm glad it did cause the mustang is really stepping it up now. Can't wait to get my 5.0 when I get out of the military.
I got sick only by looking at the cars wave up and down. Reminds me of the old citroen hydrolic suspension.
I love the look of this v6 pony!!! especially the grille. I wish ford would go back to some type of "LX" model with a v8. This same body, but with GT engine and suspension.
the stang takes it for me :)
@chrisstephens101 no, its got a solid rear axle, not a live one, but its a real good one. it actually handles better than the camaro, and the challenger -because the last one is super heavy, and a V6 cant handle it. - and the solid rear axle is also stronger. so it has good things from both types of suspension.
there all nice cars.
@drew5pitta and another thing, are u gona supprot america, or nissin?(not directed to dave)
@ThePantyDroper haha i am in the same boat! I was about to get an mk6 and now im really considering the mustang!
I think the v6 on the mustang seems like a great twin turbo platform. 300+ hp stock is awesome. First time i even consider buying a mustang. Well the GT.
A friend of mine just put a twin turbo on his v6. 6psi (low balling it for safety) He broke 435HP. No long term damage so far. Its been months.
@quietfamily 2011. He works with ford so he got his hands on one way in advance. He's going upgrade the internals. While they are aluminum and very strong he doesn't want to chance break them. He's giddy.
awe, I think it outta stay. Its been a good sport about all this.
because its a cool car.
@LostChildOfTime ya that new tech stuff is amazing. Honda didn't really exploit it. Wish i could swap this motor into my old car.
is that airborne at 4:32?
nice car
This Mustang 2011 is a real beast. I'm sold. I'll be saving my money and this will be my next car. Can't wait to put an Injen Cold Air intake and some OZ Racing wheels on it.
Left me hangin' ASA. Is the 3.7 direct injected like the Camaro? I'll need to visit other sites for the answer?!