PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
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2006 Mustang
Performance/Handling
Mustang
9
July 2005
Ford Car Source Book
194248
File Name:
06 Mustang SB
Pg# 9
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4.0L SOHC V-6
4.6L 3V SOHC V-8
Powertrain Combinations
Engine Specifics
4.6L 3V SOHC V-8
(GT models)
• At 65 horsepower per liter, this
engine is definitely designed for
those performance-minded
customers who like to push their
cars to the limit. Offering 40
more horsepower than the
previous generation V-8, it’s
standard on Mustang GT
• This engine features a
lightweight, deep-skirt aluminum
block for optimum stiffness and
strength, yet it’s 75 pounds
lighter than a comparable cast
iron design, with key areas
reinforced to add rigidity
without adding weight
• The 3-valves-per-cylinder design
— 2 intake, 1 exhaust —
substantially improves engine
breathing, offering a more
direct, ported style path to the
valves for better airflow at peak
engine speeds
• Center-mounted spark plugs help
ensure complete, more efficient
combustion while the coil-on-
plug configuration allows
more precise spark control
while freeing valuable
underhood space
• Charge Motion Control Valves
(CMCV) work to improve
combustion. At low engine speeds
the valves are closed to induce a
tumbling effect for thorough
mixing and more efficient burn —
while at higher speeds the valves
open for maximum flow into the
combustion chambers at wide-
open throttle
• Variable Cam Timing (VCT)
offers power without penalty by
allowing valves to operate at
optimum points in the
combustion cycle, while tailoring
to the engine’s load and speed
• Torque-based electronic throttle
control delivers improved
response and efficiency over a
wide range of operating
conditions while eliminating a
traditional pathway into the
cabin that mechanical linkage
requires, reducing noise
and vibration
• The intake manifold is
specifically tuned for Mustang
and designed to provide a
balance between maximum
airflow and classic Mustang
performance characteristics
• The intake has tuned intake
runners and incorporates a low-
profile 55mm dual bore throttle
body connected to an intake
tube that draws cold air from
outside the engine compartment
• Tuned-length cast iron exhaust
manifolds provide optimized
exhaust flow designed for
increased performance
• A combination of engine
technologies allows the engine
to run a high compression
ratio (9.8:1) with regular,
87-octane fuel
• The engine’s hydromount liquid-
filled engine mounts contribute
to a smooth, quiet ride by
absorbing engine vibrations
before they can reach the cabin
Powertrain Combinations
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Powertrain
Horsepower
Torque
Engine/Transmission
(SAE net @ rpm)
(lb.-ft. @ rpm)
4.0L SOHC V-6 5-speed Manual
210 @ 5300
240 @ 3500
4.0L SOHC V-6 5-speed Automatic
210 @ 5300
240 @ 3500
4.6L 3V SOHC V-8 5-speed Manual
300 @ 5750
320 @ 4500
4.6L 3V SOHC V-8 5-speed Automatic
300 @ 5750
320 @ 4500
4.0L SOHC V-6 (V-6 models)
• This single overhead camshaft 60° V-6 provides
a driving experience few
would expect from a
6-cylinder engine.
Surprisingly spirited, it offers
the affordability and fuel
economy of a V-6 for
customers who are more
interested in Mustang style
than pure performance
• The 4.0L SOHC V-6 engine is only five horsepower
shy of a 1996 Mustang GT V-8 engine
• The 60° V-6 engine is a naturally balanced V
design that is designed to produce less vibration
and smoother operation than 90° V-6 designs
• This engine features a composite intake manifold
specifically designed for Mustang to provide the
right balance of maximum airflow with the sound
characteristics of a classic Mustang
• The engine breathes better, thanks to the tuned-
length cast iron exhaust manifolds and 2.5-inch
exhaust pipes for optimized exhaust flow
• There’s also a unique camshaft grind, enhanced
fuel-injection system and reduced evaporative
linkage — all designed to make this engine
a powerful, reliable, yet economical alternative
to the V-8
• Torque-based electronic throttle control delivers
improved response and efficiency over a wide
range of operating conditions while eliminating a
traditional pathway into the cabin that mechanical
linkage requires, reducing noise and vibration
• The engine’s hydromount liquid-filled engine mounts
absorb engine vibrations while the composite cam
covers, dual-mode crankshaft damper and coated
pistons all work to produce a smooth, quiet ride
• The girdled crankcase is designed to provide
increased strength and durability while
contributing to the quiet ride
• The lightweight design of the V-6 engine helps
the vehicle maintain a near 50/50 weight
distribution front to rear
NOTE:
For feature availability, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
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