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Originally Posted by big swede
It says it could lose 500lbs which won't happen. The 4.6 that is currently in the Stang has an aluminum block and heads so by switching to a 4 cylinder turbo with the associated plumbing, turbo, intercooler, etc... you won't drop 500lbs. Now if Ford makes an effort to shed weight in other places it could happen but I doubt it. Look at the 4 cylinder G6 which should actually be lighter since it's FWD (3500lbs) or the upcoming RWD T4 Genesis which is about the same.
I would be shocked if the Mustang lost more than 300lbs. If they could actually get it to 3000lbs with 300hp I would seriously consider one but I won't have to worry about that.
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I believe the V6 'stang with the iron block 4.0L SOHC truck motor comes in at 3300lbs for the manual tranny version. I coudln't imagine with some aluminum or high strength steel bits on the hood, trunk, and maybe fenders along with the smaller motor, attention to wheel/tire weight that it couldn't get well under 3100lbs.