The Ford Performance all - aluminum 2018 5.0L Coyote crate engine is a modern 5.0L 32 - valve DOHC V - 8 that uses advanced features like Direct and Port Fuel Injection, Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti - VCT), high - flow cylinder heads, and heightened compression ratio to deliver 460 horsepower 7000 rpm and 420 ft. - lb. of torque 4600 rpm (with premium fuel). The lightweight plasma transferred wire arc spray aluminum cylinder block features cross - bolted main bearing caps and thick main bearing bulkheads for bottom - end strength, optimized oil drainback and windage control to improve high - rpm performance.