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My understanding thus far, in many cases in response to earlier comments.
1: 400hp for the 5.0L is apparently a mild tune compared to what could be. In other words, mod potential is very good, even in n/a trim
2: 5.0L has three stage VVT on intake and exhaust valves and purportedly has a great torque curve, supposedly notably better than the 3-valve 4.6L.
3: There remains absolutely no evidence whatsoever outside of sporatic rumor that the 3.5L EB V6 is slated for Mustang production. This doesn't mean it wont happen, but the similarities in cost and performance make this seem unlikely unless the 5.0L is to draw a relatively large premium over the same, which likewise seems equally unlikely given the new 5.0L V8 engines alterior role as a mainstream pickup mover. Ecoboost is apparently a near certainty for the Mustang, but that doesn't mean that it will be a 3.5L V6 Ecoboost fitment.
4: Coyote's 6.2L Boss cousin has been reported at 500hp, in fact I started the thread here at C5 which points this out. However, even though this is technically what that article stated I do wonder if something wasn't lost in translation and am a bit skeptical that this is the case, even in the Raptor's no doubt tweaked SVT-ified version, for various reasons. I'm thinking mid 400's.
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