2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: Huge Push For Turbo Four-Cylinder On The Way

One of the most talked-about features of the redesigned 2015 Ford Mustang is an optional turbocharged EcoBoost 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine.

It's not the first four-cylinder Mustang engine, but the EcoBoost will carve out a space in a lineup that's traditionally been dominated by larger V-6 and V-8 engines.

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That would explain why, according to Mustangs Daily, a huge marketing push for the EcoBoost is on the way, one that will discourage buying the V-6.

That 3.7-liter V-6 is likely to remain the Mustang's base engine--with the EcoBoost placed between it and the available 5.0-liter V-8--and it's done pretty well in that position so far. Over half of current-generation Mustangs sold are reportedly V-6 models, and now Ford will have to convince buyers to pay more for a smaller engine.

The EcoBoost is expected to produce 305 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, compared to 300 hp and 270 lb-ft for the V-6.

It likely will get better EPA fuel economy ratings, although it's really more about less-inefficient performance than gas mileage.