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.
- 2011-14 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Engine Spec Guide
- 2015-17 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Second-Gen Coyote Engine Spec Guide
- 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Spec Guide
- 2012-13 Ford Mustang Boss 302 “Road Runner” Engine Spec Guide
- 2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Spec Guide
- 2015-17 Ford F-150 5.0L Second-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Spec Guide
- 2018-23 Ford F-150 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Spec Guide
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 Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Horsepower Rating | 460 hp |
| Torque Rating | 420 ft.-lbs. |
| 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Application & VIN ID | |
|---|---|
| VIN 8th Digit | F |
| Years | 2018-23 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mustang GT |
| 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Block Specs | |
|---|---|
| Casting Numbers | RR3E-6006/6015 |
| Material | Aluminum – Plasma Transfer Wire Arc |
| Displacement | 5.0L (302ci) |
| Bore Diameter | 3.660 in. |
| Stroke | 3.650 in |
| Deck Height | 8.937 in. |
| Bore Spacing | 3.937 in. |
| Thrust Bearing Location | #5 Main |
| Main Cap Style | 4 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 Material | Hypereutectic Cast Aluminum Alloy |
| Piston Style | Domed, Valve Reliefs |
| Piston Volume | 8.411cc |
| Wrist Pin Diameter | 0.865 in. |
| Connecting Rod Material | Sinter Forged |
| Connecting Rod Style | I-Beam |
| Connecting Rod Length | 5.933 in. |
| Connecting Rod Weight | 618 grams |
| Crankshaft Material | Forged Steel |
| Crankshaft Casting Number | RR3E-XXXX |
| Crankshaft Main Journal Dia. | 2.657 in. |
| Crankshaft Rod Journal Dia. | 2.086 in. |
| Oil Squirters | Yes |
| 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Cylinder Head Specs | |
|---|---|
| Casting Numbers | M-6050-M50B (Left) M-6049-M49B (Right) |
| Material | As Cast Aluminum AS7GU |
| Combustion Chamber Volume | 55cc |
| Intake Port Shape | Oval with Dimple |
| Intake Runner Volume | 205cc |
| Exhaust Port Shape | Round |
| Exhaust Runner Volume | 108cc |
| Intake Valve Diameter | 1.484 in. |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.259 in. |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Style | Torque to Yield (TTY) |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Size | 12mm x 1.75 (10) |
| 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Camshaft Specs | |
|---|---|
| Duration @ .050 in. | 260° (Intake) 263° (Exhaust) |
| Valve Lift | 0.551 in. (Intake) 0.551 in. (Exhaust) |
| Lobe Separation Angle (LSA) | 116° |
| Cam Gear Attachment | 1 Bolt |
| Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT) | Yes |
| 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Valvetrain Specs | |
|---|---|
| Valve Spring Style | Beehive |
| Intake Valve Material | Steel, Solid Stem |
| Intake Valve Diameter | 1.484 in. |
| Exhaust Valve Material | Steel, Solid Stem |
| Exhaust Valve Diameter | 1.259 in. |
| Other Key 2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Specs | |
|---|---|
| Intake Manifold | Gray Composite, With Charge Motion Valve |
| Throttle Body | 80mm |
| Throttle Control | Electronic |
| Fuel Injector Part Number | BR3Z9F593A |
| Fuel Injector Flow | Port Injection, 34 lbs./hr. @ 58 psi |
| Flex Fuel/E85 Capable | No |
| Fuel Injector Length | 1.900 in. Between O-Rings |
| Fuel Injector Connector | USCAR / EV6 |
| High Pressure Fuel Pump | Yes, Passenger Valve Cover |
| Camshaft Sensor Location | Timing Cover |
| Oil Pan | Composite, 10 Quarts, Rear Sump |
| Oil Pump | Gerotor |
| Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Redline | 7,500 RPM |
no one can find volume lbs/ppmin/cc/ etc of direct injection system. are there actual injectors there or some voodo magic. (upgradeable?) I am aware of the blending technology at work.
However,upgrades to volume are still done the old fashioned way – BIGGER injectors.
Puzzled !!!
Thanks
Jimmy
Comparing these specs with the 18-up Mustang is there really that much power difference? Same compression, cam and throttle body.
That is comparing F150 specs to Mustang 3rd gen for both
It is not a 302 cubic inch as you stated…Its a 307
This is nothe the old Ford 302 they had from the 60’s to 1995.