The Mustang is not just an iconic pony car or a retro-modern throw-back to simpler times. It's a fan-favorite performance vehicle that has a rabid and enthusiastic base of drivers, tuners and manufacturers behind it. So news of the return of the '5.0' badge to the front fender of the 2011 Ford Mustang is likely to be met with a roar of approval.
Earlier this month at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford unveiled its 2011 Mustang, but only the base V-6 model (pictured), which itself has been upgraded with a new 3.7-liter mill churning out 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque.
At next month’s 2010 Detroit Auto Show, however, the Blue Oval will pull the wraps off the new V-8 powered GT, which we can confirm will pack a 5.0-liter V-8 with 412 horsepower and 390 pounds-feet of torque on tap--just 14 horsepower shy of the output of the Chevrolet Camaro SS.
The new engine will come with four valves per cylinder and Ford’s latest and twin independent variable valve timing. Tuned exhaust headers, a forged-steel crankshaft, plus high-performance pistons and connecting rods will also come as standard. Customers will be able to pick from a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission.
Finally, fuel economy is claimed to be as high as 25 mpg, but this is most likely a highway figure.
Source: Motor Authority
