The Dark Horse will be the most powerful non-Shelby Mustang ever built, producing 500 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. The engine is based on the fourth-generation 5.0-liter Coyote V8.

The 2011-12 Mustang GT models' Coyote engine produced 412 hp at 6,500 rpm and 390 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm, whereas the 2013-14 Mustang GT, equipped with the Coyote V8 (1.5 generation ...

The next contender is a 2014 Ford Mustang GT, with the first-generation 5.0 Coyote V-8. It’s rated at 420 horsepower and 390 pound-feet (529 Nm) and also comes with a six-speed manual.

The new, 2024 Ford Mustang will deliver 500 horsepower, making it the most powerful, 5.0-liter V-8 engine in the muscle car’s 60-year history. Merry Christmas and a Howling New Year.

The Coyote engine made instant waves throughout the industry, bolstering the Mustang GT’s reputation as a real competitor in the muscle car scene once again.