📰 Auto News Return of the 5.0: Ford Exec confirms 400 hp 'Coyote' V8 coming in 2010

[Mook]

When the 2010 Ford Mustang debuted, there was a collective groan among the pony car faithful that Ford didn't update the aging 4.6-liter V8 along with the 'Stang's new sheetmetal. So when a few spy shots surfaced in January showing a new aluminum engine nestled under the hood of a Mustang mule, we knew the Blue Oval had something else up its sleeve – and now we have confirmation.

According to Ford Australia's product development director, Russell Christophers, FoMoCo's U.S. team is working on an all-new, aluminum double-overhead cam 5.0-liter V8 – codenamed "Coyote" – with output expected to crest 400 hp and around 400 lb-ft of torque. Christophers told Australia's Drive, "I have seen the performance curves and it is a pretty good engine."

The new 32-valve, 5.0-liter V8 is expected to be fitted to the Mustang and F-150 sometime in 2010, replacing the current 4.6- and 5.4-liter mills. With its aluminum block, it should be notably lighter than the current V8, and with the inevitable option of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 making its way under the Mustang's hood, Ford looks to be bringing the fight to the new Chevrolet Camaro.

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[firemandan1700]

Nice

 

[Eagle]

Pics or :gtfo2:

 

[Mook]

 

[Eagle]

Looks like an engine, but I still call BS!

 

[Bru]

Finally, some respectable N/A power. Good to see.

Looking forward to the ecoboost Mustang, though.

 

[PANDA]

Finally, some respectable N/A power.

X2

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

x3 on that

400hp is the new 200hp

 

[SC_Vitamin_C]

WOOT!

 

[Angus]

x3 on that

400hp is the new 200hp

I missed that when i was lookin for a car...


maybe I could swap one of these in? hmmm...

 

[wanablaze]

x3 on that

400hp is the new 200hp

Agree.

 

[fasteddie123]

Not only is the mustang going to be faster but with an new power plant maybe 4.6 parts will finally see a price drop

 

[Primalzer]

Finally, some respectable N/A power. Good to see.

Looking forward to the ecoboost Mustang, though.

 

[greasy]

I missed that when i was lookin for a car...


maybe I could swap one of these in? hmmm...

I like this too, too bad this crate engine probably cost around 20K. Do you remember that crate engine the "aluminator", it think that is what it was called? It was designed for the FR500 Mustang and was expensive as shit.

 

[Alacran]

there is 5.0 crate engine that came out a while ago for Ford. Is it still available or was it scrapped.

 

[Mook]

more info

The Ford Mustang 5.0 has been gone for some time, but with the new 32-valve, 5.0-liter "Coyote" V8 on its way, the badge could make a comeback and undoubtedly it'll be more successful than Vanilla Ice's past attempts.

After some digging through Ford's parts database, a forum member at TheMustangSource came across a "5.0" badge and an accompanying part number that could find itself attached to the 2011 Ford Mustang. Supposedly, KC also found listings for three new engine/transmission combos for 2011: the 3.7-liter V6 reported earlier (with both auto and manual gearboxes), a 5.0-liter (with the same transmission options) and a supercharged 5.4-liter. Although we're treating this with a healthy bit of skepticism, it doesn't seem beyond the pale, and if Van Winkle plays his cards right, maybe Ford will tap him for the marketing campaign.

 

[Poopshinanigans]

why not just bump the ecoboost up to 400hp and call it a day? Make the coyote engine like 450 or 500 instead.

 

[Ford Tempo Fan]

Why Coyote?? Wolves are much more majestic and sophisticated creatures.

 

[esteinmaier]

Why Coyote?? Wolves are much more majestic and sophisticated creatures.

Because it's a Mustang. They have never been majestic or sophisticated. More like a rhino. Dumb, but can go straight.