Ford Poised to Axe V6 for 2018 Mustang, Leaving These Engine Options

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It appears the Ford Mustang lineup will no longer include a V6 option beginning in model-year 2018, setting up the 2.3L EcoBoost as the entry-level option moving forward.

Ford officials have declined to comment on the change, but according to several reports, all Ford Mustang body type codes for the 3.7L V6 come up invalid in the updated Ford dealership system.

In addition to the turbocharged EcoBoost, the S550 Mustang’s other two engine options are the 5.0L Coyote V8 and the 5.2L Voodoo V8.

While there remains just a pinch of uncertainty surrounding 2018, here are the engine specifications the 2017 Ford Mustang lineup.

2.3L EcoBoost

Engine Type: Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) I4

Displacement: 2.3L (137.5 cubic inches)

Horsepower: 310 horsepower

Torque: 320 ft.-lbs.

Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

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5.0L Coyote V8 Mustang GT

Engine Type: Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V8

Displacement: 5.0L (302 cubic inches)

Horsepower: 435 horsepower

Torque: 400 ft.-lbs.

Compression Ratio: 11.0:1

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5.2L Voodoo V8 Mustang GT

Engine Type: Flat Plane Crank V8

Displacement: 5.2L (315 cubic inches)

Horsepower: 526 horsepower

Torque: 429 ft.-lbs.

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1