You thought it was just crazy talk when you heard the rumors, but lo and behold it’s a reality. The 2011 Mustang will deliver ridiculous power and untouchable gas mileage. Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) will allow drivers of the 2011 Mustang GT to balance high performance and fuel economy. What a concept!
Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable – yet independent – control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. Drivers of the 2011 Mustang GT will notice abundant torque and class-leading fuel economy. An additional benefit of Ti-VCT is a reduction of emissions, especially in situations when the throttle is partially open.
Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations. An added benefit is improved drivability and responsiveness across the torque curve. At Capital Ford we’re eagerly waiting for the 2011 Mustang GT, I for one can’t wait to get my but in the seat!
How Ti-VCT works
(WARNING – From here out gets a little techy but is seriously great news!)
Engine design and aesthetics were important to the development team. Delivering over 400HP was even more important!
The new 5.0-liter V-8 in the 2011 Mustang GT is a double-overhead-camshaft configuration that employs two camshafts per cylinder bank – one camshaft to operate the intake valves and one camshaft to operate the exhaust valves. Ti-VCT rotates the camshafts to advance or retard the cam timing, based on several measures including throttle opening.
An element unique to the Mustang GT 5.0-liter V-8 application is that Ti-VCT is actuated by camshaft torque, with assistance from pressurized oil. Using camshaft torque energy provides faster throttle response and maximizes use of existing energy, to aid fuel economy. Camshaft torque energy Ti-VCT actuation is a Ford innovation, introduced first on the 3.0-liter V-6.
Working like a ratchet, the one-way valves allow precise timing of camshaft events, continually optimizing timing to provide maximum thrust or fuel economy, based on driver input.
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I wish my wife would let me get a new 5L rag top! Looks like a wicked improvement to an already stellar sports car. I gotta go sweet talk her now.
I hear ya! Our 05 convertible is nice, but between the major improvements in the interior and that wild new engine, this is going to be one wicked new Mustang.
Here’s a video of the new 2011 5.0 liter gt on the road and a nice little burnout too!
http://www.onlymustangfords.com/2011-mustang-video.html