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#5310 of 5819 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 by nomoreford2

Apr 19, 2009 (12:19 pm)

2010
3.0 V6 240Hp 222 Torque 7.9 sec
3.5 V6 263Hp 249 Torque 7.0 sec
 
2006
3.0 V6 221hp 205 Torque 7.5-8 sec depending on who did the test drive
 
How is the newer model with more power and torque slower than the old one in the 3.0 and the 3.5 cant even crack the 6's with 263Hp. A 08 Malibu V6 with 252Hp and weighs more can hit 0-60 in 6.6. Ford has to be underestimating the numbers. 0-60 in 9.5 sec with 2.54cyl 175Hp?

#5311 of 5819 Re: 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 [nomoreford2] by explorerx4

Apr 19, 2009 (3:27 pm)

Replying to: nomoreford2 (Apr 19, 2009 12:19 pm)
why is this a big deal? do you really think anyone going to drag race a fusion?

#5312 of 5819 Re: 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 [explorerx4] by tim156

Apr 20, 2009 (10:24 am)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2009 3:27 pm)
I agree. I ordered a 2010 Fusion SEL with a 2.5L for the fuel economy not the 0-60 or quarter mile numbers. Style and economy, the new Fusion has both.

#5313 of 5819 Re: 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 [explorerx4] by nomoreford2

Apr 20, 2009 (10:48 am)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2009 3:27 pm)
Im not saying its a big deal, it just that a new model with more power should accelerate faster than the older model that is replaces. The current 211hp V6 fusion is more than enough power for me, its just when all the car magazines see those numbers on the 2010, they start to bash the car unnecessarily over minor numbers, just like they did with the current model 221Hp and the average clueless buyer that looks at those magazines all of a sudden thinks a accord or camry is so much faster due to those numbers.
 
As for 7.0 with 263HP ford can do better considering its there Sport model for the car.

#5314 of 5819 Re: 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 [nomoreford2] by thegraduate

Apr 20, 2009 (11:09 am)

Replying to: nomoreford2 (Apr 20, 2009 10:48 am)
Whose numbers are you quoting there? Unless they're by the same people, you really can't compare them.

#5315 of 5819 Re: 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 [thegraduate] by brucelinc

Apr 20, 2009 (11:30 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 20, 2009 11:09 am)
Thegraduate is absolutely right. Different publications will get different results and manufacturer claims will be different as well. Ford's claims have been more conservative lately than the numbers usually recorded by the enthusiast magazines.
 
Car & Driver quoted a 6.8 second 0-60 for a 2008 Taurus with the 3.5. The Taurus is heavier than the Fusion and has a much less favorable (for acceleration) gear ratio than the Fusion Sport. Motor Trend quoted 7.2 for the heavier AWD version of the Taurus - again much heavier than the AWD Fusion. Based on those numbers, I would expect a Fusion Sport to be in the mid sixes using the same techniques.

#5316 of 5819 Window sticker vs Ford Website MPG by m6user

Apr 20, 2009 (3:23 pm)

Just stopped by a local Ford/Mercury dealer to take a quick look at the new Fusion and Milan. Ford has been bombarding us with this 34mpg, best in class etc. I checked their website and it states 34mpg HWY for the I-4 auto.
 
The window sticker said 31MPG HWY. What's up with that? Also, I think eliminating the round clock from the Milan dash was a mistake. I think it added a classy look.

#5317 of 5819 Re: Window sticker vs Ford Website MPG [m6user] by akirby

Apr 20, 2009 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: m6user (Apr 20, 2009 3:23 pm)
Only the S model gets 34 mpg. The SE/SELs get 31 mpg.

#5318 of 5819 Re: 2010 Fusion V6's 0-60 [explorerx4] by lilengineerboy

Apr 20, 2009 (3:48 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Apr 19, 2009 3:27 pm)
why is this a big deal? do you really think anyone going to drag race a fusion?
 
As someone who sells cars for a living, I would expect an understanding of selling the sizzle more than the steak. Bench racers everywhere are going to point out 0-60 times, horsepower ratings, etc.
 
Can anyone feel 1 tenth of a second or 3 horsepower? Probably not. Are the cars going to be rated with specs?
 
Also, why does a Fusion have to be inherently dull? If I wanted a dull sedan I would get a Camry. Ford will lose the race to the bottom. They need to make cars that are engaging to drive. The previous Fusion was a huge step in the right direction...I don't have enough seat time in the new one yet to know if the trend continues.

#5319 of 5819 Re: Window sticker vs Ford Website MPG [akirby] by m6user

Apr 20, 2009 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Apr 20, 2009 3:31 pm)
Tks. Why is that? Is the S model some kind of "mpg special" ie low resistance tires. less weight, ???.

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