You're an American classic -- fast, strong, and bold. You're not snobby or pretentious, but you have what it takes to give anyone a run for their money.
"Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
So this story got me looking at Ford's Mustang specs. I'm starting to realize why the American auto industry is in deep trouble. They keep putting out crap because it will do.
The V8 Mustang has a 4.6 liter engine. It is essentially two 2.3 inline fours put together on the same block. However instead of using excellent dual overhead cam 4 valve headers they already make for their four cylinders, they use crappier 3 valve headers. Why? Perhaps it is slightly cheaper. Perhaps it is also so they can charge a huge amount of money for a version with the good engine later. I suppose I should be thankful, the previous version of the engine had only two valves when it should have had four.
Also Ford doesn't offer a six speed transmission in the Mustang. Why? Beats me. There are excellent six speed manuals out there. Ford ginned up an excellent six speed auto with GM too. With gas prices going way up they need to offer a better transmission to increase fuel economy.
Anyway. Back to drooling over Mustangs. Mmm shelby turbo 4.0 V6...
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