5.0L V8 could return in 2010 Mustang - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

camaro5 · 04-16-2008, 03:22 PM

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.

[Source: Stuff.co.nz via MustangEvolution.com]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/16/5...-2010-mustang/

*The_Blur* · 04-16-2008, 03:59 PM

That's good for them. It still won't beat a Camaro, though.

The_Stache · 04-16-2008, 04:10 PM

Competition strengthens the breed.

Love all 3 new pony cars

stovt001 · 04-16-2008, 08:52 PM

Bring it on! Whatever keeps Chevrolet on its toes is good for us.

*DGthe3* · 04-16-2008, 11:09 PM

Ah, so Ford brings out the big 5.0L to compete with the 5.7 in the Challenger and the 6.? Camaro. Wonder why they just don't use the 5.4 that they are using their GT500's, minus the supercharger and such. Its not as if it won't fit.

Camaro68 · 04-16-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diarmadhi

Competition strengthens the breed.

Love all 3 new pony cars

About all three, But Camaro Camaro Camaro,
I'm just Camaro Crazy

staffordclassics.com

Jak · 04-17-2008, 11:07 AM

Hey, hey, hey!!! I had a 5.0 in my 89 Mustang, could a 2010 Mustang be in my future??

Na, CAMARO ALL THE WAYYYYYYYY, YEAHHHHHHH

*The_Blur* · 04-17-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jak

Hey, hey, hey!!! I had a 5.0 in my 89 Mustang, could a 2010 Mustang be in my future??

Na, CAMARO ALL THE WAYYYYYYYY, YEAHHHHHHH

You scared me there. I better call off the Suburbans. I hope it's not too late.

*TAG UR IT* · 04-17-2008, 04:28 PM

Bring it on, Ford. The more, the better!

TheMadHatter99 · 04-17-2008, 04:57 PM

Good to see more healthy V8 competition.

Now if they'd just update the live rear-axle.

*TAG UR IT* · 04-17-2008, 05:33 PM

nooooo.....no update on live rear axle. Let'em stay behind in that dept!

TheMadHatter99 · 04-17-2008, 05:53 PM

I'm not going to lie; I like the throw-back feeling of the live axle. But if we want GM to continue to view the Stang as competition (and thus continue to improve the Camaro) I think Ford needs to update it.

Besides, the better a muscle car is, the better for all of us...it makes the imports look that much less appealing.

Jak · 04-17-2008, 06:32 PM

So that's what was going on . . one kept going up an down my street.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

You scared me there. I better call off the Suburbans. I hope it's not too late.

camaro5 · 04-17-2008, 07:20 PM

I just wanna know what I'm up against at the stoplights while cruising to the beach...

If you know it's close, check the driver weight, and bang them gears hard.

They're gonna be waiting for us you know!?!

Don't be caught off guard -show'em who's boss again.

04-16-2008, 03:22 PM	#1
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	5.0L V8 could return in 2010 Mustang 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. [Source: Stuff.co.nz via MustangEvolution.com] http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/16/5...-2010-mustang/

04-16-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
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The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Competition strengthens the breed. Love all 3 new pony cars __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

04-16-2008, 11:09 PM	#5
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Ah, so Ford brings out the big 5.0L to compete with the 5.7 in the Challenger and the 6.? Camaro. Wonder why they just don't use the 5.4 that they are using their GT500's, minus the supercharger and such. Its not as if it won't fit. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-17-2008, 04:57 PM	#10
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	Good to see more healthy V8 competition. Now if they'd just update the live rear-axle. __________________

04-16-2008, 08:52 PM	#4
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Bring it on! Whatever keeps Chevrolet on its toes is good for us.

04-17-2008, 11:07 AM	#7
Jak Drives: 03 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 627	Hey, hey, hey!!! I had a 5.0 in my 89 Mustang, could a 2010 Mustang be in my future?? Na, CAMARO ALL THE WAYYYYYYYY, YEAHHHHHHH

04-17-2008, 04:28 PM	#9
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Bring it on, Ford. The more, the better!

04-17-2008, 05:33 PM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	nooooo.....no update on live rear axle. Let'em stay behind in that dept!

04-17-2008, 05:53 PM	#12
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	I'm not going to lie; I like the throw-back feeling of the live axle. But if we want GM to continue to view the Stang as competition (and thus continue to improve the Camaro) I think Ford needs to update it. Besides, the better a muscle car is, the better for all of us...it makes the imports look that much less appealing. __________________

04-17-2008, 07:20 PM	#14
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	I just wanna know what I'm up against at the stoplights while cruising to the beach... If you know it's close, check the driver weight, and bang them gears hard. They're gonna be waiting for us you know!?! Don't be caught off guard -show'em who's boss again.

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