2015 Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost

[GrySql]

My 36k BtB ends in a few weeks so I took my FFH to a local (different) Dealer for a complimentary last gasp service check. The brakes are still at 10mm, almost like new, everything else checked out.

 

Anyway, while waiting I climbed into a new 2015 Mustang coupe. It was a tight fit to get in but once installed behind the steering wheel it feels like a race car cockpit, everything is close, seat was contoured to hold you snug, all controls were nicely placed - I liked it. This one had a manual 6-speed, the other two on the showroom were automatics and all three that they had were the 2.3L EcoBoost 4 cylinder cars.

 

This is a picture of the 300+ hp I-4, it looks easy to service:

 

I also found it interesting how global Ford is, they produce parts from all over the world and, in this case, assemble the car in the USA. This 6-speed manual transmission was made in China:

 

This Mustang's automatic transmission was made in the USA:

[tr7driver]

I'm surprised they don't have a strut tower brace on the new ones. That was one of the first Mods I did on my 05 GT convertible and in later years Ford made the brace standard. It made a huge difference stiffening up the car. Maybe the new body design is stiffer. I'm staying away from the showrooms for a while.

[hybridbear]

And the 2.3 EB is made in Spain!

 

Ford recently filed a trademark application for the name "EcoBeast". I wonder if we'll see that on a Mustang in the future.

[GrySql]

And the 2.3 EB is made in Spain!

 

Ford recently filed a trademark application for the name "EcoBeast". I wonder if we'll see that on a Mustang in the future.

Yeah, maybe a Shelby model.

I like the name 'Ego Boost'... ;)

 

Once you're in that '15 Mustang it sort of made me feel like I'd climbed in feet first thru a welded shut door, like they do at the race track.

It felt smaller and tighter inside, like the pre-2005 Mustangs. I had my 2003 GT 'vert since new and just sold it a few months ago, these new Mustangs are better in every way, and they look awful nice too.

[Texasota]

I like the name 'Ego Boost'... ;)

 

Ford's line of turbo engines are also frequently tagged as EcoBoast largely because they do not live up to the hype. The turbo engines in the gas Fusions are not very competitive when it comes to fuel economy, power or refinement as compared to their competitors.

[acdii]

But the V6 is. The Flex/MKT has tons of power for speed and towing, and yet still returns a respectable 20+ MPG(except now with -freezing cold weather).

 

The one Stang I saw on the floor, which sold a day later did have a strut brace, it was a GT 5.0. It is a car for a serious driver, if you don't know how to handle one, you will wreck it. I like how they added the track software and settings for a day at the races.

[ptjones]

I'm looking forward to trying out ECOBoost Mustang when my Dealer gets one. I had a 84 and 86 comp delete SVOs that I raced in SCCA. I liked the lighter front end/ better handling and when intercooler was cold it made tons of horse power and torque.

 

 

Ford's line of turbo engines are also frequently tagged as EcoBoast largely because they do not live up to the hype. The turbo engines in the gas Fusions are not very competitive when it comes to fuel economy, power or refinement as compared to their competitors.

My wife's 2013 ECOBoost Explorer has good acceleration(more torque than V6) and great MPG's, I've gotten 29.5mpg(EPA rated 28hwy). :)

Paul

[SteveB_TX]

I had a brand new 1979 Mustang Turbo! HATED IT!!! Traded it in after a year of nothing but trouble for a new 1979 Datsun 200SX.

[acdii]

Ah the 1979 line of Fords, what a boatload of crap they were. I had a 1979 LTD wagon, with the 302 and VV carb. Engine had piston slap, and eventually had a separation of services as a rod departed and went through the block. I did manage to get nearly 20 years and 300k out of it with an engine rebuild. Original tranny too, but the frame rotted.

[GrySql]

I had a 1979 LTD wagon, with the 302 and VV carb.

This was my favorite Station Wagon I ever owned (other than my current Flex), a 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.

It had 403ci, Turbo 400 trans, 3-way rear tailgate, it was a very nice vehicle.

 

[acdii]

I like all those old wagons, I thought the one that had the vista type roof was pretty cool looking. I would love to find a rust free one and customize it. Put a modern drive train in it, and have fun with it.

[GrySql]

Yes, you could put a 4'x8' piece of plywood in the back with the tailgate closed. I once slept in the back of the Pontiac for a few nights when I camped at my friends gold mine in the Sierra's. I'm afraid most of that era's cars have been crushed, shredded and recycled.

 

The latest fad in that type vehicle is the Dodge/Mercedes Sprinter 12-passenger window van with the Mercedes Blu-Tec diesel. One of my daughters has one and loves it, it makes a great family mover at 20 mpg.

[TonyHzNV]

I'm afraid most of that era's cars have been crushed, shredded and recycled.

I'll betcha Dana Mecum could round ya one up! :)

[GrySql]

I'm sure he could! Meantime, my Ford Flex fills the void.

 

An OEM 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon parked next to me a few months ago, a bunch of little old ladies from Pasadena piled out.

I did a walk around, it was bone stock and in good shape.

[acdii]

The 77 LTD Country Squire we had could easily take 4x8 with the gate up, but the 79 was 4 inches too short to close the gate with a full sheet. But that 79 could tow a horse trailer with ease.

[GrySql]

Okay, my last one down memory lane...

My '73 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon, towed my ski boat with this one, it had the disappearing clam shell tailgate.

This car had a 125" wheelbase, it was pretty big. Parked in front of my 'Estate' at Lake Havasu Landing.

...2015 minus 1973 = 42 years ago

 

(I wrote 2105 so I was on topic - LOL)

 

Edited January 12, 2015 by GrySql

[Texasota]

My '73 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon, towed my ski boat with this one, it had the disappearing clam shell tailgate.

This car had a 125" wheelbase, it was pretty big. Parked in front of my 'Estate' at Lake Havasu Landing.

...2015 minus 1973 = 42 years ago

Cool picture, GrySql. Life sure was a lot less complicated back then.

[acdii]

Those were the days........

 

 

 

OMG Archie bunker and Edith is stuck in my head now!