The pressure is on now for Ford, which has had the ponycar market to itself for the better part of a decade. With the return of the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, Ford will surely be stepping up the Mustang's performance when it receives a makeover for 2010. In an interview with stuff.co.nz, Bill Osborne, President of Ford Australia, claims that Ford is considering using a 5.0L V8 for the new Falcon - the same engine being developed for the upcoming Mustang. While nothing has been officially confirmed by Ford, this is further evidence that the 5.0 will be making a return since it was dropped from the Mustang back in 1995.
Assuming the 5.0 V8 will be available for the 2010 Mustang, there are many questions that still remain. It's possible the 5.0 could become standard, but it could also be reserved for use in a special edition Mustang like a Boss or Mach 1. There is also the question of how the engine is being developed. The simplest answer is that it will be based on the current modular V8 architecture and could be a stroked version of the 4.6L V8.
We would love to see something similar to the 5.0 V8 in the Saleen Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang that we sampled last year. With 400 bhp and 390 lb-ft of torque, it was a smooth and powerful engine that suited the Mustang well.
[Source: Stuff.co.nz via MustangEvolution.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Glenn @ Apr 16th 2008 3:59PM
ROLLING in my 5.0
With my ragtop down so my hair can blow!
freckles @ Apr 16th 2008 4:04PM
about time!
Travis @ Apr 16th 2008 4:17PM
DAMMIT!! You beat me to it.........
rndmnme @ Apr 16th 2008 4:34PM
The girlies on standby waving just to say hi
Did you stop? No! I just drove by
Randy @ Apr 16th 2008 8:16PM
Will it ever stop yo I don't know! ;)
Dale @ Apr 16th 2008 4:15PM
oh the good old 5.slow mustang, lets hope the new one has power to match its displacement
Disgruntled Goat @ Apr 16th 2008 5:14PM
Back in the day the 5.0 was the shiznit. It was putting out 225hp when Accords weren't breaking 100. Of course it only weighed 2800lb, about the size of the current Corolla, so you didn't need 400hp to get down the road. That's probably why the 98hp Accord was considered peppy while todays 158hp Camry is considered just adequate.
Dale @ Apr 16th 2008 10:56PM
sorry but comparing a 5 litre v8 to a 1.6 i4 isn't a comparison, especially when the japanese can get almost half the horsepower from about a third of the displacement. consider also that european cars were getting the same horsepower as the 5 litre from half the cylinders and 2 litres. as per my previous comment, hopefully this new 5L v8 will be better than the old one.
User @ Apr 16th 2008 6:35PM
Wait, how big of a refresh exterior wise are we all expecting?
With gas around where I live currently being $3.89, I really don't care about a 5.0L engine. I really like the new Camaro, especially if Chevy goes with that 2.0T set-up. 2 litres can make good enough horsepower these days and a turbocharger is always fun. (I know turbos have lag and all but they're still plenty of fun. :) ) And the exterior of the new Camaro is great!
TKOsoccer03 @ Apr 17th 2008 12:43AM
How much of an exterior refresh? Complete.. the only body panel that will remain the same is the roof.
Dan @ Apr 17th 2008 3:03AM
So a 100 hp 1L engine is better than a 300 hp 5L? You're welcome to it then, more power for me.
Displacement is just a means to an end. Makes all the sense of ranking a gearbox by its toothcount.
TriShield @ Apr 16th 2008 4:15PM
The refreshed 2010 Mustang will be carrying a new V8 and it will displace 5 liters. It's speculated in the Ford community it will be packing over 400hp and be standard on the Mustang GT. Ford Australia will also be getting this engine as will the F-150 and Ford's SUVs.
Paul P. @ Apr 16th 2008 4:18PM
What ever happened with all that talk of using the twin-force..er..Ecoboost engines in the Mustang?
The Luigiian @ Apr 16th 2008 5:13PM
The EcoBoost engines will probably still be there, but as a special edition V6. They'll be like the SVO to this Mustang's GT 5.0.
Frankly, as long as they put in a reasonably powerful and fuel efficient V6 I don't care if they give it a V10 Lambo engine.
psarhjinian @ Apr 16th 2008 5:14PM
They might do so, still. I can see a boosted four-cylinder--akin to Mazda's DISI 2.3--doing a much better job than the Explorer's 4.0L six currently does.
It might not be a whole lot faster, or even much more fuel efficient, but at least it'd sound a little healthier.
Mr Cool @ Apr 16th 2008 6:52PM
How about putting in the 2.3L Duratec engine with a sweet turbocharger? If you got the power output high enough (225+ HP) you go yourself a nice four banger. Haven't seen a RWD 1-4 sports car since what? the 240Z?
zmf001 @ Apr 16th 2008 11:19PM
Mr. Cool: The 240Z was a 6cyl, same as every other Z Nissan(Datsun) made after that.
The MazdaSpeed3 2.3L DI Turbo would be a great engine to use. 270HP+ easily, and the RWD Mustang platform could probably handle it much better. On a decent day you might see 29mpg too.
010111 @ Apr 17th 2008 8:55AM
"Mr. Cool: The 240Z was a 6cyl, same as every other Z Nissan(Datsun) made after that."
i imagine he was referring to the 240SX ... which was not a 6 cylinder. and was one of the last cheap FR I4 coupes around. (not counting the Miata / etc. as they are not hardtops... but roadsters.)
Jay @ Apr 16th 2008 4:23PM
2010 GT
5.0L 4v
400hp/360tq
3550-3600lbs
TKOsoccer03 @ Apr 16th 2008 4:47PM
It won't be a GT.. it will be a Boss..