Hybrid Mustang Thoughts?

[BigPoppa]

With all the scuttlebutt about an electric Mustang, I want to know what you guys think.

Obviously, an all electric is an option, but what about hybrid EcoBoost or hybrid 5.0L options?

The hybrid option can really allow for both serious power (even with the EB) and range.

The all electric may actually weigh less than the hybrid but would limit range.

 

[03Sssnake]

Think a hybrid 5.0 with electric motors for front wheels would kick ass.

 

[RedVenom48]

Assuming Ford allows the engine ECU to be unlocked, a TT 5.0 on E85 with hybrid transmission would be a ****ing rape train.

 

[03Sssnake]

Assuming Ford allows the engine ECU to be unlocked, a TT 5.0 on E85 with hybrid transmission would be a ****ing rape train.

Like a KERs transmission?

 

[Voltwings]

The gearhead in me wants to like it because I can see the potential. The "realist" in me just sees weight and complexity. I have mixed feelings.

 

[RedVenom48]

Like a KERs transmission?

Its a very similar concept. While the battery and trans are heavier than a traditional auto trans only, the benefit greatly outweighs the... well.. weight.

More complex, sure. But not out of the ability of tuners to get the hang of.

 

[Voltwings]

I was more concerned with maintenance than tuning as far as complexity. I do all my own work, and there are times when I miss how simple things used to be haha.

 

[AustinSN]

Its a very similar concept. While the battery and trans are heavier than a traditional auto trans only, the benefit greatly outweighs the... well.. weight.

More complex, sure. But not out of the ability of tuners to get the hang of.

Do they run the power through the transmission or after it?

I'm actually into this idea, but I like the idea of having front assist. An extra 80 hp to the front tires with proper vectoring could get the car to not only be a mean bastard from a dig/straight line but terrorize a lot of pretty fast car on a road course.

 

[RedVenom48]

Do they run the power through the transmission or after it?

I'm actually into this idea, but I like the idea of having front assist. An extra 80 hp to the front tires with proper vectoring could get the car to not only be a mean bastard from a dig/straight line but terrorize a lot of pretty fast car on a road course.

It should essentially work like a simple electrical motor. It will have the motor stator energized to turn the armature. Now add the power from the engine connected to the stator and it turns the assembly into an integrated engine assist. An extra hp and instant full motor torque on top of what the TT engine is making could be a VERY potent combo. With people now "boosting" Teslas, Id imagine the skill set is out there to make a Hybrid Mustang a hell of a performance vehicle.

The Lexus GS 450h pulls like a bat outta hell on the freeway when it kicks down into its lower reduction gear. And thats from a 300 hp V6 gas engine and the "equivalent" 1.0L extra displacement. At least, thats how Lexus classifies their hybrids. So the 450h would produce the power output of a 4.5L engine. That torque hit is legit.