So what do you think?... Let's hope this thing weight as much as the Camaro

The word out on the street regarding the next Ford Mustang engine lineup is that the 5.0 liter is set to return very soon.

Dubbed the "Coyote", this speculated engine is a TiVCT 32v motor, producing 400 hp / 375 tq, is an aluminum block, has a 11:1 compression ratio, and the top end is capped at 7,000 RPM. Some sources say that this new powerplant will replace the current 3v 4.6 liter found in the 2005 - 2009 Mustang.

Rumblings also indicate that this motor will be crafted at Ford’s Essex Engine Plant in Windsor, Ontario. The only jagged edge on this dreamy cloud is the strong compression ratio: many Mustang fans of contemporary times love to run boost on their stock components. If the Coyote comes to fruition, we could expect to see more bottles of giggle gas at the track and less whining...from the Mustang at least.

Rumor Mill Rundown on the "Coyote"

TiVCT 32 valve

Aluminum block

400 horsepower

375 ft-lb of torque

11:1 compression ratio

7,000 redline

 

I wonder if this motor will end up in the next gen, smaller, lighter Mustang?

 

It is about 3650lbs and Ford has stated that they are trying to trim 100lbs from it. 5.0, 6 speed wont show up until 2011 model year, unless someone (Mulally or Billy jr) decides to come out with a 2010 model midyear special edition (early calender year 2010) and stick the new drivetrain in it.

 

I am curious about the height, width, weight, length, and bore stroke dimensions of this engine.

 

Probably gonna be another square engine, and if I had to guess look for something midway between the 4.6 and 5.4 in dimensions (but closer to the 4.6)

 

Caught up? Funny I didn't hear anything about GM's kick *** 450hp 5.3 yet?

 

HP per liter is ricer math.

 

Vaporware till I see it.
Ford has promised a lot of magical powertrains, and has yet to show it.
400hp out of a 5.0 engine, 11:1 compression (byebye regular octane) aint gunna happen without some serious increase in the price of the car.
And even if this is true, the engine lacks the torque that the Camaro and Challenger will have plenty of.

 

Exactly.

 

I think proper gearing and it weighing less will more than make up for whatever difference. And 375lb-ft isn't exactly lacking. That's within 20lb-ft of the L99 and 25lb-ft of the Ls3.

 

 

This is a joke. Right?

Haven't we covered this stuff many times over? Considering the fact that the 4.6L is physically as large / larger (and no more fuel efficient, if not less efficient) than the mighty 436 hp 6.2L LS3, the HP/L argument is pretty much worthless...

 

It would be wonderful if Ford could pull this off. The engineers have been wanting to put sweet powertrains in the GT's for a while but the damn accountants keep killing them.

 

I'd like to see that.

 

Ask anyone who has a 99+ GT what is the best mod for these cars is and it should be a unanimous answer of GEARS!!!! With a 7k redline a steep gear will be in short order.