Tshensley Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 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. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/16/5-0l-v8-to-return-in-the-2010-mustang/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 so a 5.0 OHC engine? like a bored oul boat anchor they have now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 It should be standard on the GT, or that would be weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 maybe it will be the 302 cammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 maybe it will be the 302 cammer. i highly doubt that way to much money to make that motor cuz roush does it for ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 i highly doubt that way to much money to make that motor cuz roush does it for ford yeah after I posted it found a site where you can buy it doubt the will put a $29k motor in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 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. Ford tends to hang onto engines for a looooooooooooong time. It'll be a stroked modular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yawn. Lame attempt at the "5.0" name. How about actually developing a new, 5.0L pushrod motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hmmmm....5.0L mustang or 6.0L Camaro - sounds fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 The new Mustang is growing on me... hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 meh, no more mustangs for me (excluding foxes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 The new Mustang is growing on me... hard. I'm just the opposite; I didn't like it all that well when I saw it late 04 in person...I like the looks even less now. At least the Shelby and Saleen versions look somewhat better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hmmmm....5.0L mustang or 6.0L Camaro - sounds fair. Someone's scared... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 a 5.0 dohc needs to be standard in the GT's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Someone's scared... Note no supercharger - we all know Ford needs one of those to compete ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Note no supercharger - we all know Ford needs one of those to compete ;-) and even then its not good enough http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49883 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yawn. Lame attempt at the "5.0" name. How about actually developing a new, 5.0L pushrod motor. Push rods are for cave men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fist302 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Knowing ford they will prolly stick with a bored 4.6 and remake they 5.0 but even then dont forget the twin turbo setups they are researching called the twin force... factory twin turbo v8 anyone? IF they really wanna do it right they and spend a bit more money, ford is devolping a BOSS series motor. The motor is a 6.2 liter v8 producing around 425 hp 425 torque. It will have the ability to be a 7.0 liter aswell. It will be a sohc motor like the 4.6 but will possibly later have a high po dohc setup. They are testing a 650hp dohc twin turbo 6.2 aswell. BOSS series info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Note no supercharger - we all know Ford needs one of those to compete ;-) I have no blower, wanna play Casey? Edit: Short of another 03-04 Cobra, I don't think I will ever buy another Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I have no blower, wanna play Casey? Now? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Now? Yes. No, not now. Later. Not much later 'cause the car will be apart again. I am actually curious as to how fast/slow I am right now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yawn. Lame attempt at the "5.0" name. How about actually developing a new, 5.0L pushrod motor. Because that motor sucked compared to the 6 bolt modular... maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Because that motor sucked compared to the 6 bolt modular... maybe? Comparing the 4.6 SOHC over the 5.0 pushrod, I disagree. And I stated that they should develop a NEW 5.0 pushrod motor. I see way more quick 5.0 cars than I've ver seen 4.6 SOHC cars. GM has clearly proven they can develop a N/A pushrod motor that can make more power, get better gas mileage, and be physically smaller (external dimensions, which is what REALLY counts) than the DOHC 4.6 motor, which is about the size of a freaking big block motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Push rods are for cave men and people who like small v8s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Comparing the 4.6 SOHC over the 5.0 pushrod, I disagree. And I stated that they should develop a NEW 5.0 pushrod motor. I see way more quick 5.0 cars than I've ver seen 4.6 SOHC cars. Because they're cheaper, by allot. "I see more" doesn't mean they're better, you should be smarter than that. Show me a stock block 5.0 making north of 600 hp for more than ten minutes. GM has clearly proven they can develop a N/A pushrod motor that can make more power, get better gas mileage, and be physically smaller (external dimensions, which is what REALLY counts) than the DOHC 4.6 motor, which is about the size of a freaking big block motor. http://www.automotoportal.com/media/images/vijesti/060711010.10.jpg Better engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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