Ford Plans New Lineup of Engines and Transmissions in 2010

Ford has revealed plans for an extensive overhaul to it’s engine and transmission lineup for 2010. As a part of it’s global plan to improve fuel economy Ford will introduce 9 new (or updated) engines and 6 transmissions before the end of this year.

The Mustang family will receive 2 new engine options: a V-6 and a V-8. The 3.7-L V-6 will provide no less than 305 hp and 30 highway mpg – performance which Ford says no other V-6 in the world can compete with. The 5.0-L V-8 returns to the GT, with a tire-shredding 412 hp and 390 ft-lbs of torque. By the way, it does that while providing 25 mpg or better on the highway.

Ford predicts that the 1.6 L Ti-VCT 4 cylinder will propel the Fiesta no less than 40 highway miles on a gallon of gas, when paired with the PowerShift dual clutch transmission.

Ford’s trucks won’t be left out either. A 3.5 L EcoBoost V-6 will make its way into the F-150, providing it with the V-8-like power it needs, but the fuel economy of a smaller car. Super Duty trucks will come with the option of a 6.7 L turbocharged Power Stroke diesel V-8. It will share the theme of class-leading performance and economy.

This is just another way Ford is maintaining hope for the American car makers right now. They’ve got to show that they can be competitive on a global scale, and keep up with demanding economy benchmarks. The 2010 Ford engine lineup is good evidence of their ability to do that.

Source: Ford [via autoblog]