Gen 3 Coyote 2018-23 5.0 Ford Mustang GT Engine Spec Guide
Ford Engineers kept refining the coyote platform from prior generations with the debut of the sixth-generation S550 Mustang. Not long after, the Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Third-Gen Coyote Engine Spec took shape in the 2018 Mustang GT, featuring key enhancements like direct fuel injection, updated camshaft profiles, and numerous internal improvements.
This spec guide focuses on that third-gen 5.0L Coyote V8—specifically the version found in Ford cars. 5.0L Coyote used in Ford trucks, while similar in foundation, has some differences.
2018-23 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote Engine Specs: Performance, Cylinder Head, Cams & More
| 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 |
