Over the past couple of years, much clamor has centered around the potential unveiling of all-new powerplants to accompany the seventh-generation Mustang’s release. This, imaginably, led to a certain degree of confusion among consumers and critics alike, when the 2024 Mustang entered production, with a nearly identical engine lineup as that offered during prior production.
Nonetheless, many a studious critic was also quick to point out that each of the Mustang’s respective powerplants had undergone notable revision, all in the name of increased potency and efficiency. Take, for example, the 5.0L Coyote V8, which now delivers a rated output of 480 horsepower. Additional revision sees internal components beefed up to withstand the rigors of continual high RPM operation.
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