Paladin06

5.0L V8 could return in 2010 Mustang
Filed under: Sports/GTs, Ford, Rumormill
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.

RLSH700

Honestly, I don't see how this is the 5.0L returning when it will be a completely different engine. The Hemi was different sense it is technically a Hemi, but the similarities between this rumored 5.0L and the 5.0L Windsor engine sound as though it will only be the displacement; therefore, how can this be considered a situation of "returning?"

Yankee

I don't know if alot of people know this, but the Ford's previous "5.0", the 302, was in actuality a 4.9 liter. The 302 displaced 4942 cc. To qualify as a "true" 5.0, it would have had to displace at least 4950 cc. The 5.0 was a classic case of, shall we say, Ford "marketing optimism".

Besides, if the "5.0" does return it'll be strictly in name only.

mopar2ya

Yeah, but couldn't really call it a 4.9-1/2 could they... [&:]

RLSH700

Yes, I'm aware of that. Some places like fueleconomy.gov list the "5.0L" as a 4.9L. It was certainly a marketing move; however, I'm glad they did it because I'm sure it cut down on the confusion that would have taken place if they would have referred to it as a 4.9L in the truck line back in the mid 80s to mid 90s where they had the 300 cubic inch (4.9L) I6. Having two engines with a displacement difference of that little both being named 4.9L would have really left people confused.

That is exactly my point, what difference does it make if it is a 5.0L engine, it is in no way related to the Windsor line. The only way that the true "5.0L" would be "coming back" is if they were going to offer a 5.0L Windsor in the Mustang.

MGDMike

Whatever happened to their turboed out V6 they are making?

TechmanBD

Ford isn't the only one. I mean, the Hemi of today is not the same as the Hemi of yesterday.

The new 5.0 will probably be based off their modular motor. I see it they probably will still use the 4.6 block,stroked with different heads and probably use DOHC. Just a thought.

JJMPB

i thought they were bringing it back for the 09 boss302

DK challenger

I have also heard that JJMPB

RLSH700

Well, TechmanBD, the truth of the matter is that the HEMI Magnum is still a Hemi by definition and still shares the basics with the older Hemis, it is 2-valves per cylinder, an OHV, has hemispherical heads, etc.

If the current engine does not qualify being called a Hemi because it is not on the same block as the previous Hemi, then technically should the 426 have been called the Hemi in the first place as the original Hemis that Chrysler offered in their cars were the small block from the 1950s? What I'm getting at here is that although it may have the same displacement, it will share nothing else with the 5.0L Windsor other than the name recognition. The current Hemis have a whole lot more in common than what a Modular based "Boss" engine will.

As far as the turbo V6 is concerned, I believe that will just be an option, and will not entirely replace the V8 (I hope).