When it was announced that the S197 Ford Mustang was getting a new 5.0L “Coyote” V8 way back in 2011, the gearhead collective jumped for joy. Born from Ford’s Modular Motor family, the 5.0L Coyote engine brought back the legendary 5.0L designation—along with plenty of performance.

But Ford didn’t bask in the new Coyote’s praise. Nope, Blue Oval engineers stayed at their drafting tables and pretty soon the Mustang got a new version of the Coyote for its upcoming sixth-generation S550 era. And just a bit later, the 5.0L Coyote got its third update for the 2018 Mustang GT. The third-gen Coyote 5.0L arrived with direct injection, a revised cam profile, and a host of other tweaks.

That third-gen 5.0L Ford Coyote “Car” V8 is the one we’re talking about in this spec guide. (Notice the word car there too, because the 5.0L Coyote V8 engines found in Ford trucks are distinct—yet follow a similar development arc.)

Click the links below to learn about the other engines in the Ford 5.0L Coyote family.

And of course, none of these Ford engine spec guides would’ve been possible without the dedicated work of Summit Racing’s John Jones, Gary Vicich, and Matt Strebler.

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2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Spec Guide

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2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Performance Specs
Compression Ratio12.0:1
Horsepower Rating460 hp
Torque Rating420 ft.-lbs.
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Application & VIN ID
VIN 8th DigitF
Years2018-23
MakeFord
ModelMustang GT
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Block Specs
Casting NumbersRR3E-6006/6015
MaterialAluminum – Plasma Transfer Wire Arc
Displacement5.0L (302ci)
Bore Diameter3.660 in.
Stroke3.650 in
Deck Height8.937 in.
Bore Spacing3.937 in.
Thrust Bearing Location#5 Main
Main Cap Style4 Bolts with 2 Lateral Cross-Bolts (All 5 Mains)
Main Housing Bore Dia.2.851 in.
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Rotating Assembly Specs
Piston MaterialHypereutectic Cast Aluminum Alloy
Piston StyleDomed, Valve Reliefs
Piston Volume8.411cc
Wrist Pin Diameter0.865 in.
Connecting Rod MaterialSinter Forged
Connecting Rod StyleI-Beam
Connecting Rod Length5.933 in.
Connecting Rod Weight618 grams
Crankshaft MaterialForged Steel
Crankshaft Casting Number RR3E-XXXX
Crankshaft Main Journal Dia.2.657 in.
Crankshaft Rod Journal Dia.2.086 in.
Oil SquirtersYes
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Cylinder Head Specs
Casting NumbersM-6050-M50B (Left)
M-6049-M49B (Right)
MaterialAs Cast Aluminum AS7GU
Combustion Chamber Volume55cc
Intake Port ShapeOval with Dimple
Intake Runner Volume205cc
Exhaust Port ShapeRound
Exhaust Runner Volume108cc
Intake Valve Diameter1.484 in.
Exhaust Valve Diameter1.259 in.
Cylinder Head Bolt StyleTorque to Yield (TTY)
Cylinder Head Bolt Size12mm x 1.75 (10)
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Camshaft Specs
Duration @ .050 in. 260° (Intake)
263° (Exhaust)
Valve Lift0.551 in. (Intake)
0.551 in. (Exhaust)
Lobe Separation Angle (LSA)116°
Cam Gear Attachment1 Bolt
Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT)Yes
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Valvetrain Specs
Valve Spring StyleBeehive
Intake Valve MaterialSteel, Solid Stem
Intake Valve Diameter1.484 in.
Exhaust Valve MaterialSteel, Solid Stem
Exhaust Valve Diameter1.259 in.
Other Key 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Specs
Intake ManifoldGray Composite, With Charge Motion Valve
Throttle Body80mm
Throttle ControlElectronic
Fuel Injector Part NumberBR3Z9F593A
Fuel Injector FlowPort Injection, 34 lbs./hr. @ 58 psi
Flex Fuel/E85 CapableNo
Fuel Injector Length1.900 in. Between O-Rings
Fuel Injector ConnectorUSCAR / EV6
High Pressure Fuel PumpYes, Passenger Valve Cover
Camshaft Sensor LocationTiming Cover
Oil PanComposite, 10 Quarts, Rear Sump
Oil PumpGerotor
Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Redline7,500 RPM

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