Ford Mustang GT to adopt 400hp+ 5.0L in 2011
01-21-2009, 04:34 PM
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Ford Mustang GT to adopt 400hp+ 5.0L in 2011 http://www.fquick.com/blog/Ford_Must...s_5_0L_V8/2677
Ford’s iconic Mustang was given an update for the 2010 model year to keep it fresh alongside strong new competitors such as the Dodge Challenger, upcoming Chevrolet Camaro, and even Nissan’s all-new 370Z, but unfortunately the update didn’t entail any serious changes to the car’s powertrain lineup. Despite reports claiming that Ford’s EcoBoost V6 and a new 5.0L V8 were destined for the 2010 update, Ford decided to stick with the previous 210hp 4.0L V6 and 315hp 4.6L V8 engines.
Comparing to the top-end models, Ford’s 315hp GT looks anaemic against the 372hp Dodge Challenger R/T and even worse against the 422hp of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Even the V6 engine in Nissan’s 370Z drums up 332hp.
The tables could soon turn, however, as a report from PickupTrucks.com claims that Ford’s current 4.6L and 5.4L V8 engines will be replaced by a new 5.0L codenamed ‘Coyote’. The new Coyote engine is first expected to appear in the F-150 pickup in 2010 and then in the Mustang by 2011. The specs include a four-valve SOHC design, with power up around the 400hp region and torque upwards of 400lb-ft.
The base Mustang is expected to stick with the current 4.0L V6, but a new mid-level model is expected to be launched with Ford’s 355hp and 350ft-lb of torque EcoBoost mill.
As for the high-performance Shelby models, previous reports claimed the GT500 will eventually adopt a supercharged version of the new 5.0L V8 in place of the current 5.4L mill.
Comparing to the top-end models, Ford’s 315hp GT looks anaemic against the 372hp Dodge Challenger R/T and even worse against the 422hp of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. Even the V6 engine in Nissan’s 370Z drums up 332hp.
The tables could soon turn, however, as a report from PickupTrucks.com claims that Ford’s current 4.6L and 5.4L V8 engines will be replaced by a new 5.0L codenamed ‘Coyote’. The new Coyote engine is first expected to appear in the F-150 pickup in 2010 and then in the Mustang by 2011. The specs include a four-valve SOHC design, with power up around the 400hp region and torque upwards of 400lb-ft.
The base Mustang is expected to stick with the current 4.0L V6, but a new mid-level model is expected to be launched with Ford’s 355hp and 350ft-lb of torque EcoBoost mill.
As for the high-performance Shelby models, previous reports claimed the GT500 will eventually adopt a supercharged version of the new 5.0L V8 in place of the current 5.4L mill.
01-21-2009, 04:58 PM
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Yep, that's what they've been saying all along. And considering the Mustang GT will weigh ~400lbs less than a Camaro SS, if the Mustang has anywhere near the same amount of power it's gonna be faster. Honestly the '10 Mustang GT isn't much slower than the Camaro SS is gonna be, because the new Camaro won't be too much faster than the LS1s were. But ya gotta love the horsepower wars. These are the "good ole days," as far as I'm concerned 
01-21-2009, 05:30 PM
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Yep, that's what they've been saying all along. And considering the Mustang GT will weigh ~400lbs less than a Camaro SS, if the Mustang has anywhere near the same amount of power it's gonna be faster. Honestly the '10 Mustang GT isn't much slower than the Camaro SS is gonna be, because the new Camaro won't be too much faster than the LS1s were. But ya gotta love the horsepower wars. These are the "good ole days," as far as I'm concerned
The weight difference between the 4th gen and 5th gen isn't that massive.
01-21-2009, 05:34 PM
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Average V8 4th gen is 3400-3450lbs. The new V8 Camaros are gonna be ~3900lbs. That's a pretty big difference. So it's gonna be a 450-500lb weight difference, and a 50-60hp difference. So like I said... not that much faster.
01-21-2009, 06:11 PM
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01-21-2009, 11:50 PM
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Yeah direct injection.
Read this article from gmhtp
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...v6_engine.html
Read this article from gmhtp
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...v6_engine.html
01-22-2009, 12:14 AM
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LS1 about 320HP
LS2 camaro does not exist LS2 GTO 400HP
LS3 Camaro 422HP and 408 Torq and will weight about 3750 with driver depending on options(sunroof and spare tire)
the V8 camaro should run about anywhere from a 12.7 to 13 in the quarter. It doesn't have much on the 11' GT but this things FE2 and FE3 suspensoin will make this car hook like a sonofabeeetch'
LS2 camaro does not exist LS2 GTO 400HP
LS3 Camaro 422HP and 408 Torq and will weight about 3750 with driver depending on options(sunroof and spare tire)
the V8 camaro should run about anywhere from a 12.7 to 13 in the quarter. It doesn't have much on the 11' GT but this things FE2 and FE3 suspensoin will make this car hook like a sonofabeeetch'
01-22-2009, 12:19 AM
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And the LS3 with a cam swap on the vettes is a absolute ******* beast. the thing this camaro will have is suspension the V6 ran the same time and the cobalt SS turbo which is the fastest FWD production car so image what the V8 will do
01-22-2009, 01:17 AM
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01-22-2009, 01:19 AM
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Upwards of 500+ rwhp 
with the right cam choice and bolt ons. 
01-22-2009, 02:30 AM
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the SS ran the 8:20 not the v6 and the Cobalt SS ran 8:22
01-22-2009, 07:02 AM
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The slowbalt is no longer the "fastest FWD production car" to run the 'ring.
01-22-2009, 08:00 AM
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A 400hp 3500lb car is gonna be pretty ******* stout too especially so if Ford decides to go a steeper gear ratio in the rear end and first three gears like they have the past couple decades.