That V8, a fourth-generation Coyote, has a long history and is the descendant of Ford's modular V8 engine family that first appeared back in 1990, in the form of the 4.6-liter SOHC V8 engine.

The potential of the modular V8 could extend as far as being a supercar engine, for the Ford GT. It utilized the 5.4-liter V8 in supercharged form for an incredible 550 horsepower and 500 pound-feet.

It belongs to Ford's modular V8 family, which still lives on to this day. But, unlike other Ford engines, the 4.6-liter has quite a rap sheet under its belt.

It is well known that Koenigsegg used the Ford Modular motor in their early years, so it wasn't surprising to find that portions of the new engine resemble modern Ford V-8s.

Like the majority of American-made V8 engines, the Ford 5.0 L Coyote V8 has a cross-plane crankshaft. With this design, four crank pins are offset by 90 degrees each, as there are two planes ...

But, unlike other Ford engines, the 4.6-liter has quite a rap sheet under its belt. The 4.6-Liter Modular V8 Lived Several Lives Fast Facts About The 4.6-Liter Modular V8 Produced from 1991 to 2014 ...