Ford's 5.0-liter V-8 Coyote engine has been the heart of the Mustang for 15 years

The Coyote was a branch of the Modular Engine family introduced in the early 1990s .

It was an entirely new engine, sharing very few similarities to the outgoing 4.6-liter V-8 .

Ford implemented the first use of twin-independent variable cam-timing technology ( Ti-VCT ) and a double-overhead cam.

The use of DOHC results in greater flexibility in shape, location of the intake and exhaust ports, and size because there are no pushrods to get in the way.

The Coyote engine has been a close competitor to the Chrysler HEMI , and the LS3 and LT1 engines used in some of the best GM muscle cars.

The fourth generation of the Coyote , which debuted in the 2024 Mustang , will be even more powerful, especially with upgradeable extras, and will feature in some truly special cars from the new lineup of Mustangs .

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is a muscle car that is going to make everyone's head turn, regardless if they are into muscle cars or not.

It will boast a fourth -generation Coyote V-8 that can produce a whopping 500 horsepower.

The discontinuation of the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger in 2024 , will leave the Mustang as the last surviving V8 -powered muscle car.

The car will cost $58,185 to $62,180 .