http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-to-give-fusion-sedan-the-svt-treatment-ecoboost-power.html
Ford’s next-generation EcoBoost engine will power an SVT-tuned Ford Fusion sedan, today’s reports allege. Dubbed the Fusion GT, the car will sport all wheel drive and an estimated 340 horsepower from the turbocharged, direct-injected 3.7-liter V6 when it launches in late 2009 or early 2010.
The car would be the fourth to see a version of the EcoBoost engine in Ford’s line-up, as Motor Trend reports it will debut in the Lincoln MKS next year, followed by the Ford Flex and its Lincoln MKR luxury version in various states of tune. The rumored ratings go as far as 415 horsepower for the EcoBoost V6, and the engine will be used in place of V8s. A four-cylinder engine flying the EcoBoost flag will replace V6s in Ford vehicles.
The Fusion GT is meant to be an affordable Audi S4, though prices have not been announced. The Fusion would likely take the place of the previously rumored Ford Taurus ST, which would be powered by the same engine. Like the ST, an all-wheel drive system will put the generous amounts of power to the ground, this one sourced from Haldex. A six speed automatic transmission with manual shift control will connect the engine and AWD system.
Related EcoBoost news include a four-cylinder turbo engine powering the Fusion and a Focus GT as soon as 2010. The same V6 meant for the hot Fusion would be the top engine option in an upcoming small pick-up truck, dubbed the F-100.
The inline-four is also likely to find its way under the hood of the Edge crossover, while plans for a EcoBoost V6 Mustang — the first longitudinal application of the engine — is suspended.
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Motor Trend rendering
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/features/auto_news/2008/10157575/112_0809_03z+ford_fusion_GT+illiustration.jpg)
Friggin awesome, and i thought that SVT was dissolved. I would defintaly trade the 99 in for a Turbo Ford Focus Gt or hell even the Fusion.Now is time to see if they will do the right thing like dodge did with the SRT 4 and offer dealer installed turbo upgrade packages.
Sweet! I really really like the Fusion line. Maybe one day they will offer the V6 AWD version with a manual. The current S4 comes with a 6-Speed manny and a V8, although there are rumors that the B8 is going back to the TT V6. I would love to get my hands on a B5 S4. *drools*
they better do that
that is freaking shagy
Anyone know of a rendered 1987 or 1988 thunderbird like the fusion?
sounds good looks not to shabby. .... now how much will it cost.????
that fusions are nice to drive but with 340hp i will almost be sold on the car if i had the money to get one and still keep my cars now but the new TV ad for the Lincoln MKS seems like a very nice looking ride also.
Interesting enough...
Still scares me about the "V8 replacement" comments though.
Man I've been thinking about a Fusion when I buy a car in about a year. That would bump it higher up on my list......;)
Because anything below gas guzzling V8's are inferior :dunno:
I have no problem with the Ecoboost. The V8 will never die completely - so long as the internal combustion engine is powering the majority of automobiles, but it's use will be limited in the near future.
My issue is with the fact that the Fusion is a rental car.....I find the look of the car, well YAWN. Give me something that can compete with - oh IDK - an Audi A4 as far as interior feel, layout, and overall looks with that motor.
I dont have any problem with a V6 that can make 340 horses, i believe as long as the Mustang is around Ford will still use V8's in them at very least.
You can get one of those. They call them RS4's. ;)
the EcoBoost sounds awesome and the V8 will never die because i will always keep my cougar and T-bird and i really would not mind having a 3rd V8 car. But it is nice ford is finally making good power out of there V6s one of the nicest cars to this day is still a V6 Turbo Buick Grand National so its not a new concept hell the 2.3L SVO ran good with a turbo i can't wait to see what ford can do with a V6 Turbo set-up.
The main reason the V8 will never die in the Mustang is because of the drag racing crowd. Even the guys with dyno queens. They buy a GT to modify it. For the stocker crowd, this TTV6 will be a blessing. To the guys who have been building 800hp Mustangs for years, this will be a boon. The TTV6 will already be using up much of its potential right off the lot, while N/A V8's are sitting and waiting for someone to double its output.
True, but I meant with a Ford badge and at a price not halfway to the moon ;)
Another half-assed attempt from marketing IMHO.....
Don't forget road racers. The new chassis is gaining popularity in that department. Also maybe it's just where I live, but more than half the S-197's I encounter have SOME type of drivetrain modification, but as you said for the average guy a TTV6
WILL suffice even for those who will do minor mods....Hopefully they are smart enough to set up the block and internals to handle a good amount more boost than they set them at from the factory.
I drove one of these Fusion's 2 years ago. Car was bad-ass. IF they do go ahead with it, it will please most people.
I, too, am a V-8 drag racer, but would not mind this as my daily driver...
Bring on the fast Fusion. I still wish that I had purchased an SVT Contour when they were new. It would have made for a good commuter vehicle.
Can u say Chick magnet.
They need some EcoBoost 5.4's in the Mustang...lol...go pick on 600+hp Corvettes.
Well, it ain't a Ford, but I'd REALLY like to have one of these ....
http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/challenger/gallery/
Reminds me of the old days of Mopar.