Question about new mustangs?

[coolwhip]

Is it true that the engine is built in Germany and the transmission comes from France?

[smokin68]

Where did you hear this? They might have some German engineering, but built there? I believe some older Ford trannys were made in France though....probably that crappy Pinto tranny.

[coolwhip]

I was out pricing work vans the other day and thought I saw this on the window sticker. I think it was the turbo model/v8?

[Swampfox]

The cars are built in Flat Rock, Mi and the engines at Romeo, Mi, not from Germany or France, there are no Turbo V8 models either


And I want one!

[Diceman]

Aren't they for like 17 year old high school girls?

Oh one more thing, rear wheel drive, great in the snow.

[Swampfox]

Only the V6 models, my gf has one

What is snow?

[Diceman]

You are dating a 17 year old high school girl???
Lucky you, be careful.:D

[Swampfox]

I knew I set myself up for that as soon as I clicked submit lol

she is 32

[Diceman]

Sure she is.......

[muskie770]

http://eschenck.typepad.com/ernie_schenck_calls_this_/images/1969_ford_mustang_boss_429_black_fsv_krm_3.jpg




http://www.mustangheaven.com/stangspecs/2007cobra/Cut1shelby.mp3

The sound of a new Shelby.

[Edited by muskie770 on 01-12-2006 at 10:28 PM]

[coolwhip]

Man, that is a sweeeeeeeeet ride!!

[drycold]

I've owned my '67 camaro for 27 years. My first car.
Chevrolet will be following the leader again when they reintroduce the Camaro.
I wanted a new Mustang GT the first time I saw it. Great price for great looking car. I priced the insurance for one, and that ended my dream of owning one!

[mark g]

Swampfox, I was under the impression the V-6 Mustang used the same SOHC 4.0 liter engine as the Explorer. I have a '97 Explorer with the 4.0 liter engine, and the statement of origin label on my Explorer states the engine is from Germany and the automatic 5 speed tranny is from France. I recall my '86 Bronco II had the same parentage....German engine and French automatic. Has Ford moved engine and tranny production to the U.S. in the intervening years?

[HeyBob]

I bought my wife a 2005 Mustang Rag Top last summer.

V-6, 5 speed, the insurance was a ton cheaper than the V-8, it runs like a bat outta hell and can burn rubber with the best. Fun car to drive.

[Swampfox]

Not sure about the V6, the 4.6 V8 is made in Romeo

[l•k]

Don't know how accurate this is. Anyway,

"2005 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe Deluxe 4.0v6 5spd Auto
USA Assembly- Flatrock, MI
German Engine
France Transmission
65% US/Canadian Parts Content" (http://www.usstuff.com/cars205c.htm)

[l•k]

hate it when they don't show the date on the web page.
This is prolly a fairly old page. (http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2005/news0047newengine.php)

[mcr]

Originally posted by smokin68
Where did you hear this? They might have some German engineering, but built there? I believe some older Ford trannys were made in France though....probably that crappy Pinto tranny. I accidentally put a Pinto auto tranny in reverse at about 30mph once. Lots of noise and shuddering.Kinda hard adjusting the radio with all that erratic bouncing around!:D

[smokin68]

MCR beating on a Ford again.....:)


My '68 Camero had that rocket 250 inline six Chevrosuck in it.....worst motor I've ever had. I pulled it out in favor of a 350 for better gas mileage and I don't have to mention the power increase.

I figured it wouldn't be long, Chevy has nothing to compete with the new 'Stang. I want Ford to re-introduce the Cobra.

[l•k]

push the stick forward to go backward

push the stick backward to go forward

[mcr]

Originally posted by smokin68
MCR beating on a Ford again.....:)


My '68 Camero had that rocket 250 inline six Chevrosuck in it.....worst motor I've ever had. I pulled it out in favor of a 350 for better gas mileage and I don't have to mention the power increase.

I figured it wouldn't be long, Chevy has nothing to compete with the new 'Stang. I want Ford to re-introduce the Cobra. Hey! That Pinto held together.Chevy will compete with the Rustang when Ford builds something to compete with the Vette.(Actually I hear the're bringing back the Camaro but I'd rather see a Chevelle.)And just because you inhierited your grandmother's 4dr Nova,complete with such power options as a A.M. radio, vinyl seats,and a spare tire, don't pick on that old stovebolt motor. they powered many a boat,and sank a few too!:Dhttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/toilet04.gif

[smokin68]

Like I said...the Cobra. Eats "vettes" for breakfast,and not a "Che" vette.:D

Hijacking aborted.

[smokin68]

Like I said...the Cobra. Eats "vettes" for breakfast,and not a "Che" vette.:D

Hijacking aborted.

BTW.....you had a "Pinto" huh? no wonder you don't like Fords. Everyone makes mistakes....try a new Mustang. ::D

[mcr]

BTW.....you had a "Pinto" huh? no wonder you don't like Fords. Everyone makes mistakes....try a new Mustang. ::D [/B][/QUOTE] The Pinto was my mom's. A blue wagon with a roof rack to haul a ladder on! I worked with a guy who bought a wagon new. They wouldn't let him put a trailer hitch on it because it would void the warranty. He ended up buying the same car back 15 yrs.later for a winter beater. All the bumpers and fenders where held on with bailing wire:D