http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/14/f...ased-on-new-5/



Last year we heard about a very interesting experimental engine that Ford was working on called the "Bobcat." The engine in question is a 5.0-liter V8 that features turbocharging and two independent fuel injection systems. The primary system utilizes traditional port injection to deliver gasoline to the cylinders, while the secondary system injects E85 directly into the combustion chambers. The idea was to create an engine that could match a diesel's power and torque figures for less money.

Now that Ford has officially revealed the new 5.0-liter V8 for the 2011 Mustang GT, we began wondering whether the new engine was the basis for the Bobcat. We had a chance to chat with Mike Harrison, the chief engineer on the 5.0-liter and the 6.2-liter truck V8, who told us that the 5.0-liter Bobcat was actually derived from the old 5.4-liter V8 currently used in the F-150 and the Shelby GT500.

For the Bobcat experimental engine, the longer-stroked 5.4 was used in combination with a smaller bore that provided thicker cylinder walls needed to withstand the high internal pressures of the boosted 750 pound-foot engine. According to Harrison, the Bobcat was part of a Department of Energy funded research project and there are no current plans for a production engine based on the technology. He also tells us that the extra cost of the dual injection systems and more robust block and heads negates much of the savings from not needing a diesel after-treatment system.

[Source: Ford]


Thoughts?

 

Lol...no one cares about the Bobcat eh??

 

I found it interesting thanks for the info.

 

Bobcat info has been around for a while, and has no production intent at this time.

 

I see. Hadn't heard about it on here so thought I'd post it up since it was a 5.0TT version of the 5.4!

 

Where's the Roadrunner Boomer? When can we expect something on it?

 

I thought the Roadrunner was the motor in the Boss 302R race car?

 

I think the Bobcat is an excellent idea. Maybe not for use in the mustang, but definitely for the F150 and recreational towing destined vehicles.
Think about it, most people purchase larger than needed vehicles for the occasional towing needs and settle for less than optional mpg and comfort. Can you imagine being able to purchase an F150 with the towing capability of a diesel? I know that it would require upgrades in powertrain components and safety equipment(brakes, sway bars, etc.), but being able to get normal or better mpgs for a majority of your driving would suit the masses much better. IMO

 

Patience

 

...and the street-spec Boss, I'd wager.