In 1997, a modular engine variant launched in the F-150 as the Triton V-8. Realizing the power and potential of the modular engine approach, many doubters came around.Īlthough, there are still pushrod fans out there. While some enthusiasts embraced theĬhange, skeptics mourned the loss of the iconic “5.0” moniker that traced its roots to the Fox Body GTs received a two-valve SOHC 4.6L modular V-8, and theĬobra was powered with a four-valve DOHC version of the same engine. V-8 and welcomed an all-new top-end powerplant. The factory’s ability to retool for the production of engine variants readily.ġ996: Ford Mustang Receives First Modular Engineġ996 was a pivotal year for the Mustang as Ford said bye-bye to the venerable pushrod small-block 5.0L Despite the new engine’s design allowingįor relatively easy reconfiguration into new powerplant variants, the “Modular” name really refers to The all-new modular 4.6L engine was the 1991 Lincoln Town Car. Retooling the Romeo, Michigan engine plant began in 1987, and the first Ford product to receive Seven years and $4 billion later, Ford committed to its first modular V-8 engine, a single-overhead-cam Researched V-8 designs from Europe and Japan in search of improved performance while keeping reliability With this challenge at hand, Ford engineers Stricter emissions standards from the federal government. At the same time, the company was dealing with

Facing competitive pressures from Chevrolet andĭodge, Ford realized it needs a new flagship powerplant. Let’s hop into the time machine and head back to 1980. We’ll explore the Coyote’s origins, its use in various Mustang models,Īnd how this engine has grown to take on its LS and Hemi competitors.ġ980: The Coyote Engine Began (Technically) What’s a Ford Mustang GT without its engine? For today’s S550 ‘Stang, that means the Coyote.

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