For 2011, Mustang’s new 3.7-liter Duratec 24-valve V-6 delivers power and economy. Aluminum construction means it’s a light weight and the engine designed to crank out torque down low, rev to 7,000 rpm and deliver the mechanical music sports coupe lovers crave everywhere in between. the 2011 Ford Mustang is going to be a comeback car and big competition for Camaro lovers.

Not only is this high powered muscle car going to have excellent fuel efficiency, the die-cast aluminum oil pan will provide 10,000-mile oil change intervals, saving drivers money on maintenance and resulting in less waste in oil disposal.

Helping with the fuel economy are some refinements throughout Mustang’s body, powertrain and chassis design, including:

*The new Electric Power Assist Steering system which eliminates the drag of an engine-operated hydraulic power steering pump

*Six-speed transmissions

*Aerodynamic improvements such as a new front fascia, tire spats on the rear wheels, modified underbody shields, and an added rear decklid seal.

The 2010 Mustang coupe earned the U.S. government’s top five-star crash-test rating and the 2011 model is expected to achieve the same. Ford uses high-strength steel in the Mustang’s body structure and ultra-high-strength steel in the door intrusion beams for additional side-impact protection.

Ford has not stated how much the 2011 Mustang will cost, but executives said it would remain competitive with current versions.

If you’re in Los Angeles stop by the LA Auto show and take a look at the new Porsche Boxter Spyder. the LA Auto show is open to the public starting on December 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Written by Cheryl Phillips
HULIQ.com

I suppose you haven’t seen the front offset crash test of a modern Chevy Malibu versus a 59 Impala. The Impala was creamed. Dead. The Malibu passengers would have walked away.

I was around for the tail end of the old muscle car days and I worked in car dealerships in the 1970’s. I keep thinking about getting one of those old cars, but I can’t justify the purchase given the safety issues (drum / disc combos, no passenger protection, lap belts, no steering, no suspension, solid rear axles, no stops on the front seats, bad tires back then but better now, etc, etc). Even given maintainability (gas, oil, points, plugs) I wouldn’t own one on a bet. I would by a 2010 Camaro SS in a second, or even this V6 Mustang before I would consider ANY pre-1990 vehicle.

I owned a 1966 327 SS Impala that I really enjoyed back then, but I wouldn’t put myself or especially a family member in one of those death traps without significant modification.