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NASCAR Sprint-Cup Series
CUP: Ford Serves Up V-6 Pace Car
A V-6 Ford Mustang will pace the field at Bristol next week...
Media Release  |  Posted March 14, 2010   Charlotte, NC
Ford’s new 2011 Mustang 3.7-liter V-6 serve as the pace car for the March 21 Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup event. (Image: Ford)
Ford Motor Co. is rolling out a second 2011 Ford Mustang NASCAR pace car, this one powered by a V-6 engine.

The Detroit automaker unveiled its new 2011 Mustang GT with a 412-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8 at Daytona International Speedway, where it served as the pace car for the Daytona 500.

Next week at Bristol Motor Speedway will see Ford’s new 2011 Mustang 3.7-liter V-6 serve as the pace car for the March 21 Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup event.

The new Mustang engine produces a best-in-class 31 highway mpg and 305 horsepower V-6, nearly as much power as the V-8 2010 Mustang GT produced.

“This is a Mustang that delivers the power and fuel efficiency customers want,” said Fritz Wilke, Mustang Brand Manager. “To get 305 horsepower and 31 miles per gallon has never been done before in a production vehicle, in fact this new Mustang could do (an) entire 500-mile race on one tank of gas.”

The new 305-horsepower 3.7-liter 24-valve V-6 uses advanced technology to deliver its power and economy. Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) adjusts the valve train in microseconds, while aluminum construction means less weight.

A cold air induction system and dual exhaust give the 3.7 its free-breathing style with a 7,000-rpm redline and near-instantaneous response to throttle inputs. A die-cast aluminum deep-sump oil pan provides 10,000-mile oil change intervals, saving drivers money on maintenance and resulting in less waste in oil disposal.

Ford will use the Bristol Sprint Cup race to promote the new pace car. Not only will Ford will have a significant presence on track with the new 2011 V-6 Mustang, but there will be a significant presence by Ford off track as well. As the official car of Bristol Motor Speedway, Ford will be on site with 15,000-square feet of interactive displays in the midway, driver appearances and Q & As, and a ‘Ford Fan Friday’ promotion held in conjunction with the track and the Cincinnati Area Ford Dealers.

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