Mustang V6 1000 Lap Challenge

I know it's been a little over a week since they did it, however, it's outstanding and I'd like to comment. The 2011 Mustang V6 is the first car in history with 305HP to exceed 30mpg. On one tank of petrol not only did it go the 1000 laps of the challenge, but set a new record by going a total of 1457 laps. 776.5 miles at an average of 48.5mpg, with the aid of fuel efficient driving techniques.



You may be think to yourself "My hybrid does that already", but this is a muscle car folks. To be able to pull these kind of numbers in this car is a big thing.

"A team of Ford engineers prepared for the challenge by implementing fuel efficient driving tips including minimizing the use of air conditioning, steady and consistent driving, avoiding sudden stops/starts and keeping the RPMs low. The engine in the Mustang is powered by a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.7-liter dual-overhead-cam V-6 engine that uses advanced engineering to deliver its combination of power and economy. Twin independent variable camshaft timing adjusts the valve train in microseconds depending on driver inputs, further contributing to the engine’s overall efficiency. The Mustang used in the challenge is a stock production vehicle that can be purchased through a Ford dealer."

Now lets see if they can do that with the new V8 they just came out with in the 2011 Mustang GT...