What's hotter than a Mustang with a 305-horsepower V6? How about a 305-hp Mustang that gets 31 mpg? Oh, sweetness. Right??

Well, in any case, Ford is very excited to announce that the EPA will certify the 2011 Ford Mustang with the new 3.7-liter V6 (also rated at 280 pound-feet of torque) at 19 mpg city/31 mpg highway with a six-speed manual transmission.

With the new six-speed automatic driving the rear wheels, the rating will be 19 city/30 highway.

Naturally, we're keen to drive the actual cars to see if fuel-scrimping measures detract from drivability. This will also be the first Mustang to use an electric motor to drive the power steering pump, and that of course presents its own set of challenges.

The 2011 Mustang goes on understanding this spring.