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I think over the course of the past 24 months I've made it adequately clear how much I despise four-cylinder motors. To me, it's proof that the Devil exists.

But as the automotive landscape has undergone a paradigm shift in an effort to hunt out more mpgs from traditional, combustion mills, it's only inevitable that less cylinders and forced induction comes into the fore. We've see it from entry-level, mainstream products to luxury leaders. It's hard to believe that $50,000 luxury sedans can be had with optional four bangers, but that's the new world, folks.

The latest to fall victim to the "green" movement is the 2015 Ford Mustang. And here's the crazy thing: The four-cylinder is actually higher in the product hierarchy over the six-cylinder engine.

So, how's this thing shake out? While there was a bit of a fuss over the fake sound being generated, let's see how this powerplant actually pulls and if Ford's EcoBoost engine has what it takes to impress.


On this episode of Ignition, presented by Universal Technical Institute, Carlos Lago drives the first turbo, four-cylinder Mustang in three decades: the EcoBoost. Featuring 310 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque, this Mustang should easily outpace the V-6 and, with half the cylinders, it also boasts less weight over the front end than the GT. Add in a performance package and – finally – independent rear suspension, and this Mustang should prove a lot of fun. Through Motor Trend’s instrumented testing, a visit to Universal Technical Institute’s dyno, a drive on the road, and a Hot Lap, we’ll find out if the EcoBoost has what it takes. Stay tuned for more on the GT.




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