Return of the SVO? Turbocharged Mustang confirmed by Bill Ford Jr.

[AirFuelsFire]

http://http://jalopnik.com/#!5762126...y-bill-ford-jr

The old journalism saw says when you assume, you make an ass out of "u" and "me." Yet plenty of people have assumed that Ford's torrid love affair with turbocharged engines would eventually grow to include the Mustang, even though Ford itself has refrained from saying so. Thanks to one enterprising college student, we can stop assuming.

Speaking to an audience at Princeton last night, Ford chairman Bill Ford Jr. took a few questions afterward, including one from Jalopnik reader Michael, who asked if the Ecoboost engine line would reach under the Mustang's hood. Ford said yes, it would, without spilling the goods on whether it would be the 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbo (most likely) or the 2-liter four-cylinder (less so, but maybe on an entry level).

We followed up with Ford PR folks who told us they were not going to deny it if the Ford family scion said it.

This wouldn't be first time we've seen a turbocharged Mustang. In 1984, the SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) team produced the most well-known turbo'ed pony — the Mustang SVO, a 'stang that wasn't about large engine displacement. It was powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.3-liters. It cranked out 175 horsepower and was adorned with a functional hood scoop and a unique two-wing design rear spoiler.

Given that GM's rumored to be moving strongly to turbos for future Camaros, America's future pony-car battles will include a hefty dose of induction force.

While we've no idea whether Ford will call this the "SVO", we feel it'll likely carry the moniker given Ford's recent love of all things retro.

[Hotshot]

I think the SVO would make an awesome comeback when the new CAFE standards come into effect in 2014 i believe? It would give good power and great MPG. Can you say 35MPG?

[GT800]

they will drop the ecoboost in a stang...give it some time...

[PWRBY4D]

not really that much of a big news story to me... the thought of dropping the v8 in favor of twin turbos have been talked about openly before so them adding it to the lineup of engine options is expected imo.

[Nigel xD]

why not twin turbo the V8's?

[JerseyGator]

They have already. Check out the link. But I don't think it gets great gas mileage! :P

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/11/s..._lnk3%7C183810

[jules82]

Good reporting i had know idea ford was going to do a twin turbo V-6, but it makes sense now. I want a Code red now great vid

[JerseyGator]

That thing is SICK!! Nelson racing is TOP notch, if not the best racing engine builder. And I LOVE the twin tank idea. Give me race gas!!!
I like the fact it's a sleeper until you romp on it. $150k in this economy is just a little TOO much money.