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Originally Posted by jkp1187
Yeah, but the V6 Ecoboost (in the Taurus SHO) puts out 65 HP MORE than the 3.7L V6 in the 'base' Mustang.
Of course, then they'd have to worry about cannibalizing sales of the V8.
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The problem/reason I think, that they haven't/don't do that, is because American muscle cars are about pure, unadulterated power from a naturally aspirated engine.
While saying "I have a Mustang with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine" doesn't sound bad, saying "I have a twin-turboed Mustang" makes you sound like a dork; as far as general consensus goes.
I'm not saying it hasn't been done; I'm merely speculating that Ford is trying to cater to the "purists" by keeping the turbos out of the Mustang.