New Mustang 5.0L confirmed HP

MightyBobo

Confirmed: 2011 Ford Mustang GT to offer 412-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 — Autoblog

Gotta say, nice job Ford - bout time.

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Red370

Bet it'll be a fat pig too, major increase in engine weight, im guessing 3800 lbs.

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MightyBobo

You really think the 5.0L will tack on another 300ish lbs to that car?

No way.

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Red370

Maybe not necessarily the engine alone, but i'll put my money on it no longer having a live axle, beefed up suspension, larger tires/wheels, more safety features, the list goes on, 3800 lbs is pretty realistic. This is only a guess and an opinion, nothing stated as fact. I'm also using the GT500 as a reference point, and that car is stupid fat.

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370Zsteve

I bet the live axle stays. One of the main reasons the car is so cheap. The front end is too heavy as it is, btw, it will only get worse.

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MightyBobo

Bad assumption.

5.4L Iron Block + huge, heavy heads + Supercharger/hardware = 3900+lb car.

The new 5.0L is also rumored to be an aluminum block this time around, so it should keep its heft down, unlike the iron block 5.4L.

I think the live axle will stay, because it saves their price point, and I'm saying it'll be ~3650lbs.

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theDreamer

GT500 is always around 3800 pounds, but is also puts out the power needed to push that weight around. Live axle will stay, Ford has said "why stop using something you know best." The new GT will be sub 3500, putting it at the top of the 370z with leather/nav. With this 5.0L it will probably be king of the straight line for awhile unless GM can get their sh1t together and come out with a Z28 Camaro.

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NYBladeZ

last I heard the z28 was coming out but it was going to take awhile. Live axle will stay it's a Mustang staple with the exception of the 03-04 Cobras. I can't foresee the Mustang guys will be happy with an aluminum block, it won't hold up to forced induction well without a rebuild.

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theDreamer

I think they will just be happy to hear they have a 5.0L.

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MightyBobo

Uhm...I wouldnt make that claim so quickly. LSX's hold boost just fine with minor upgrades (most of the time, ARP rod bolts and an upgraded valvetrain is the biggies). Just because the 4.6L mod motor was a pile of **** under boost doesn't mean this one necessarily will be

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370Zsteve

Sounds to me like the engine will hold up to just about anything.

"What makes the brand-new V8 engine powering the 'Stang so potent is how engineers were able to allow the engine to breathe. All-new heads sit atop an all-new aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder sleeves. The wide distance between the heads allows for the intake ports to sit vertically on top of the engine. The engine features four valves per cylinder and twin independent variable valve timing. Tuned exhaust headers eliminate the need for aftermarket headers to let the engine breath better. Inside the engine are a forged-steel full counterweight crankshaft and four-bolt main bearings and high-performance pistons and connecting rods.
The new 5.0-liter Mustangs can be fitted with either the 6R80 automatic transmission or the MT82 six-speed manual."


-Autoweek

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Pharmacist

stone age design, stone age technology, stone age quality, stone age reliability. send it to the junk yard

MightyBobo

The Domestic hate runs strong in this one!

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Pharmacist

i'm canadian. ford is no more "domestic" than a fiat.

Togo

Damn, I didn't read this far and i've already posted while it was pointed out 3 hours prior..

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