Heart of the Pony: Ford's All-Time Top Mustang Engines 1
The 2011 Ford 5.0L V8
When Ford introduced the 2011 Mustang GT with the new 412 horsepower 5.0L V8, it marked the first time a factory-built Mustang--meaning non-SVT and non-Shelby--offered over 400 horsepower.
The 5.0L Ford V8 made a name for itself in the 1980s and 1990s, and when rumors started circulating that the Blue Oval was working on a 21st century redesign, enthusiasts got excited. Now, in stock form, the "old" 5.0 produced a relatively tame 215 horsepower. The engine was revered because it was dead simple to modify, and the power gains were enormous.
But with 412 horsepower and 390lb-ft of torque, the new 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 is no slouch straight out the box--though Ford fanatics are already modding it. And the fact that it powers the most powerful factory-built GT ever is enough to earn it the number one spot on this list.
When Ford introduced the 2011 Mustang GT with the new 412 horsepower 5.0L V8, it marked the first time a factory-built Mustang--meaning non-SVT and non-Shelby--offered over 400 horsepower.
The 5.0L Ford V8 made a name for itself in the 1980s and 1990s, and when rumors started circulating that the Blue Oval was working on a 21st century redesign, enthusiasts got excited. Now, in stock form, the "old" 5.0 produced a relatively tame 215 horsepower. The engine was revered because it was dead simple to modify, and the power gains were enormous.
But with 412 horsepower and 390lb-ft of torque, the new 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 is no slouch straight out the box--though Ford fanatics are already modding it. And the fact that it powers the most powerful factory-built GT ever is enough to earn it the number one spot on this list.
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