New Mustang 5.0L confirmed HP

MightyBobo · 12-17-2009, 11:19 PM

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

Gotta say, nice job Ford - bout time.

Red370 · 12-17-2009, 11:22 PM

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

MightyBobo · 12-17-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

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

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

No way.

Red370 · 12-17-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

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

No way.

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.

370Zsteve · 12-17-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

MightyBobo · 12-18-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

theDreamer · 12-18-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

NYBladeZ · 12-18-2009, 10:09 AM

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.

theDreamer · 12-18-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

MightyBobo · 12-18-2009, 11:11 AM

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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.

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

Pharmacist · 12-18-2009, 02:16 PM