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According to Mike Levine (Ford Product Communications Manager).....
https://www.motorauthority.com/news...ng-could-get-a-7-3-liter-v-8-heavy-duty-heart
Now, we know Ford execs are tight-lipped about future product (remember the trouble Jim Owens got into for "Venom kills demons"??).....so why would Mike Levine say this?
Now, the idea of a big block Mustang should excite me. BUT....this 7.3 has been built for heavy duty hauling in mind. No doubt it'll be heavy as its an iron block, and low tech with pushrods and no sign of DI. HP isn't likely to be much more than the 460hp of the Coyote, although I'm sure it'll have MUCH more torque.
However, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but the anticipated hybrid Mustang might just be more appealing, at least if it really does have the V8 coupled to battery power (the new Aviator hybrid s 450hp & 600 lb/ft). Sure, that'll be heavy too, but if the weight of the batteries is more toward the middle of the car, rather than in front of the front axle, at least it shouldn't impact handling as much.
Perhaps and aluminium block version of the 7.3 would be a better bet......but would Ford really produce one for such low volumes, even if it was shared with the Raptor? I doubt it.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news...ng-could-get-a-7-3-liter-v-8-heavy-duty-heart
Now, we know Ford execs are tight-lipped about future product (remember the trouble Jim Owens got into for "Venom kills demons"??).....so why would Mike Levine say this?
Now, the idea of a big block Mustang should excite me. BUT....this 7.3 has been built for heavy duty hauling in mind. No doubt it'll be heavy as its an iron block, and low tech with pushrods and no sign of DI. HP isn't likely to be much more than the 460hp of the Coyote, although I'm sure it'll have MUCH more torque.
However, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but the anticipated hybrid Mustang might just be more appealing, at least if it really does have the V8 coupled to battery power (the new Aviator hybrid s 450hp & 600 lb/ft). Sure, that'll be heavy too, but if the weight of the batteries is more toward the middle of the car, rather than in front of the front axle, at least it shouldn't impact handling as much.
Perhaps and aluminium block version of the 7.3 would be a better bet......but would Ford really produce one for such low volumes, even if it was shared with the Raptor? I doubt it.
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