Not sure what if any difference the .2 added in displacement would really make. But the flat plane crank trickles down to a redesigned DI 5.0 I would be one very happy and very broke camper

 

Same here Herbert ! As I'd also be a very happy camper to see a DI 5.0 Coyote or whatever it's going to be called next

 

I would not worry about the future of the V8 beyond 2017. I think we should start to worry around 2022.

 

I couldn't agree more, as 2022 seems far more realistic within meeting the mandatory 2025 CAFE requirements.. So that time frame still gives us at least another 7 more years of enjoying our beloved V8's..

On the other hand, I'm not really worried at all.. As I intend to keep my current Stang indefinitely anyhow and when the time comes, I'll either re-build my 4.6L or somehow find a V8 crate engine somewhere, as I'm sure the aftermarket isn't going to die off anytime soon

 

With regards the V8, I certainly hope there will always be a V8 option for Mustang. Even if this means its not the "stock" GT engine. Perhaps the GT could go standard ecoboost 3.5 six and have a 4.0 ecoboost eight as an option. The latest 4 litre turbo V8s from Mercedes, Audi and Bentley, for example, make around 500hp & 500lb/ft. One of those in the rendering below, would do me for the '20MY


Out of interest, what do you chaps think of this red rendering? It was actually one of the official sketches for S550. It'd be interesting to see if any of it is seen at the first refresh. Me? I love it!