Superformance MKIII Gets Mustang 5.0l V8

We can think of countless combinations that, even though they haven’t been tried before, just sound right. You know, stuff that really show the meaning of “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” saying. Today, we are here to offer you an automotive example of this.

We are talking about the Superformance MKIII Mustang-powered roadster. This is a four-wheeled creation that mixes an AC Cobra replica with the ‘Stang GT’s 5.0-liter V8.

The American company builds Shelby-licensed replicas of the Cobra and has decided that the vehicles need a modern American engine that could offer a hefty dose of power, as well as a high level of drivability.

The widow maker needs no presentation, so we’ll move on to the powerplant. Last year, the world of performance engines welcomed the new hero which allowed the Mustang GT to be born once again. The Coyote V8, in factory stock form, delivers 412 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque and uses state-og-the-art tech, such as Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to offer a high level of efficiency.

Let’s take a few moments to see how Ford describes the powerplant: “Extensive computer-aided engineering (CAE) modeling, development engine experimentation and evaluation in combination with intricate machine work brought this promising, all-new configuration to jaw-dropping life in an accelerated time frame. The result of this development is an "and" solution, not an "or." 2011 Mustang buyers will enjoy the benefits of a powerful engine as well as responsible fuel economy."