Return of the 5.0

apolloGT · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 10:44 AM

Return of the 5.0: Ford Exec confirms 400 hp 'Coyote' V8 coming in 2010

400hp and 400lb/ft torque for the new gt... not to mention a significant weight advantage over its competitors. I'm excited to see the numbers on this one!

superz28 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 02:09 PM

that is sick!

FBody_Lover · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 10:03 PM

HOLY CRAP!!!! I love that color!

LOSINSX11 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 01:08 AM

hell yeah, its been a long 15 years without a 5.0 but its looking like its worth the wait, with an aluminum block who knows what possiblities are in store

kendallcschm · #5 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 06:13 AM

FINALLY they bring it back.. the last 5.0 was in '93 (when i was born) so yea almost 16 years with out a 5.0... thats sad.. i can't wait to see this thing on the streets!! 400HP

MY69GOAT · #6 (**permalink**) 05-21-2009, 05:58 PM

Enjoy it while it lasts. With the "Cafe" legislature hitting the books as well as now looking into states setting individual EPA restrictions, there won't be many more years left for factory V-8's. Even though I am not a Ford fan, I do applaud them for a move such as this.

kendallcschm · #7 (**permalink**) 05-21-2009, 09:55 PM

i love it and i think its a step in the right direction..

Jeeper · #8 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 03:57 PM

eh , honestly i dont really like it. I don't want to start a fight or anything but, what is the attraction with mustangs? I mean the performance is not that great compared to other muscle cars. This just an opinion, I dont want to start a fight, I just want to know.

kendallcschm · #9 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeeper

eh , honestly i dont really like it. I don't want to start a fight or anything but, what is the attraction with mustangs? I mean the performance is not that great compared to other muscle cars. This just an opinion, I dont want to start a fight, I just want to know.

mustangs have an awesome look and have an awesome exhaust note.. they can be made to preform better than other muscle cars... you buy a stang to modify it.. not to drive it stock.. thats why.. :-P ... and with the return of the 5.0 the power is back.. the original ones are great to mod.. the new ones should be even better!

Jeeper · #10 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kendallcschm

mustangs have an awesome look and have an awesome exhaust note.. they can be made to preform better than other muscle cars... you buy a stang to modify it.. not to drive it stock.. thats why.. :-P ... and with the return of the 5.0 the power is back.. the original ones are great to mod.. the new ones should be even better!

ahh, ok that makes sense. thanks

apolloGT · #11 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeeper

eh , honestly i dont really like it. I don't want to start a fight or anything but, what is the attraction with mustangs? I mean the performance is not that great compared to other muscle cars. This just an opinion, I dont want to start a fight, I just want to know.

Actually, they're significantly lighter than their counterparts from Chevy and Dodge, which sets them on a relatively even playing field. Just go on youtube and type in "terminator cobra". enough said =)

garguy101 · #12 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 02:40 PM

That is awesome to hear! Finally the return of the 5.0! and at the same Time that Ford's former counterpart Jaguar is now offering a new 5.0 in the XFR and the XKR in supercharged fashion.

Johnnyboy · #13 (**permalink**) 12-17-2009, 10:02 PM

I just read at AutoBlog that the 2011 5.0 will have 412 HP. Not bad.

apolloGT · #14 (**permalink**) 12-19-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyboy

I just read at AutoBlog that the 2011 5.0 will have 412 HP. Not bad.

yes.. 390 lb/ft of torque as well with a 6500rpm redline and a 6spd manual. Ford's trying to kick GM in the nuts.

sniperofbuffalo · #15 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 04:14 AM

hmmm, should I get one? That is the question...