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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.
Still too many mowing parts for me:rlol:
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.
Still too many mowing parts for me:rlol:
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