The Coyote 5.0 Four-Valve TiVCT V-8 pays tribute to Mustang history as well as traditional Mustang enthusiast performance expectations. This is all done at the same time as ultimately embracing the constant changes in technology. This new 5.0 engine was originally conceived in 2007 to replace the 4.6 and 5.4 Modular V-8’s.This was due to Fords need  to build a new Mustang GT engine to compete against the new Chevrolet and Dodge efforts. Many people might be amazed that the Hurricane and Boss engines were initially explored, it turned out that those two engines proved unsuitable for the new Mustang. Eventually, a 6.2-liter SOHC Two-Valve version of that engine was put in the new SVT Raptor. Ford decided to regroup the familiar modular engine family in order to create an all-new modular development specifically for the Mustang.    

The new engine’s originated its production roots with the existing 4.6 modular architecture.  Accvording to March, 2010 issue of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords By Tom Wilson “It would not use EcoBoost- Ford’s combination of direct fuel injection and turbocharging-but it would be engineered to withstand forced induction and to package EcoBoost fuel injectors in the future. The new engine would be as physically small as possible while physically stronger than the 4.6. Naturally, the team quickly landed on 5.0 liters of displacement. It needed to make 80 hp per liter, or 400 hp. Best of all, as a performance engine the Coyote development team knew the importance of delivering an exciting engine, one that just didn’t meet its numbers, but had the precision and responsiveness enthusiasts crave.”

This new engine is an all-aluminum, 5.0-liter, double-overhead-cam, four-valve-per-cylinder powerhouse. Ford raised the Mustang GT’s redline to a career high of 7,000 rpm and boasts an 11.0:1 compression ratio, a low-friction compact roller-finger follower valvetrain, varied timing on all four camshafts, weighs a svelte 430 pounds as-shipped (approaching 1 pound per horsepower and not gaining a pound over the 4.6 Three-Valve), and sails through every brutal Ford durability and emission test. Benefitting from the latest in computational fluid dynamics, computer modeling, computer-aided engineering and rapid prototyping, the Coyote answers Mustang enthusiast’s dreams with 1.4 horsepower per cubic inch right off the showroom floor as stated by  March, 2010 issue of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords By Tom Wilson.

Given its intent, performance, and mainstream production, it promises to be one of the most important Mustang V-8 engines of all time.

2011 Mustang V6

2011 Mustang GT

According to Car and Driver, the 2011 Mustang V6 finishes the ¼ mile in 14.0 seconds at 104 mph and goes from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds.

While the 2011 Mustang 5.0 finishes the ¼ mile in 13.2 seconds at 109 mph and accelerates from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. This is an improvement on both models.

Now, I respect all the other pony cars out their like the Chevy Camaro and the Dodge Challenger. They are very nice cars and they do deserve respect. So please, all the mustang enthusiasts out there, let’s not try to rub it harshly in their faces that the 2011 Mustang might be a better car. I believe that when all is said and done, all the Pony car enthusiasts will come together to talk about the 2011 Mustang. That’s what we all want anyway.

Much respect to the other Pony car fans out there!