Ford has answered the prayers of Ford Mustang owners by adding more power (and greater efficiency) to the 2011 model. However, if that improvement just wasn’t enough, Ford Racing will also being offering a new supercharger package for the 5.0-liter V8 engine found in the Mustang GT.
In total, three supercharger packages will be available, but all will be based on the same setup, with a 2.3-liter Whipple twin-screw supercharger, air-to-liquid intercooler and 47 lb/hr fuel injectors. The base package will feature an attractive warranty as well as long as it’s installed by a Ford or Lincoln dealer.
“Superchargers are the ultimate in power upgrades for Mustang enthusiasts,” says George Goddu, Ford Racing Performance Group Manager. “Calibration for a modern V8 engine, especially one with twin-independent variable cam timing, is incredibly complex. Production calibration for the 5.0 engine took 19 months. Having that knowledge base to work from is a huge advantage.
The base package will be able to deliver 525 horsepower and 470 pound-feet torque. Upgrading to the middle package will deliver a staggering 624 horsepower and 536 pound-feet of torque. Finally, the last option for owners is to choose a tuner kit that allows for greater customization.
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