A new 5.0-liter V8 is to be developed and built in North America for ...
As read in an earlier news article, the Ford Falcon, not offered in North America, is a car we in the states would truly appreciate. With the sales of the Falcon dipping, and emissions becoming more strict Ford Australia might be eliminating the v8 version of the Falcon from their line-up.
"The problem for Ford’s Australian division is its parent company’s move away from V8s to a strategy called ‘Ecoboost’ that embraces V6 engines with forced induction and direct injection. The V6 engines are aimed at retaining performance while improving fuel economy and emissions."
What is hinted at, in this release, is that, "Osborne confirmed a new 5.0-litre V8 to be developed and built in North America for the Ford Mustang was being examined for possible use in Ford's new Falcon."
This is one of the first 100% confirmations that the 5.0L engine is back.
“We have taken a look at [that V8] and it looks like it will be a pretty competitive engine, particularly if we decide to boost (turbocharger or supercharger) it as well,” said Osborne. “We have to decide whether that is suitable for us, but we also have to compare those kinds of alternatives with the Ecoboost strategy. We will have to evaluate whether consumers here are wedded to V8s or to V8 type power and torque levels."
Case in Point
What have we learned here? We have learned that there is a new 5.0-liter V8 being developed and built in North American for the Ford Mustang.
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