| The hand-built, 5.4L engine found in the Ford GT is a
supercharged Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) V-8 with aluminum heads and 4
valves per cylinder, producing 550 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque.
The engine architecture comes from Ford's MOD engine family, which was
used in high-performance vehicles like the 390-horsepower 4.6-liter DOHC
supercharged V-8 in the SVT Mustang Cobra and the 380-horsepower
5.4-liter SOHC supercharged V-8 in the SVT F-150 Lightning. This engine
is considered by Ford to be an excellent example of this engine family's
potential. The 5.4-liter engine easily produces 550 horsepower and 500
lb.-ft. of torque, while meeting all the current emissions and
durability standards. Those numbers are comparable to the race-prepared,
blueprinted 427 (7.0-liter) big-blocks in the Ford GT race cars.
Major features and benefits:
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The engine features an all-new, aluminum block fitted with
high-flow, 4-valve cylinder heads and dual overhead camshafts
for exceptional power production |
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A forged-steel crankshaft, shot-peened H-beam connecting
rods and forged aluminum pistons are used to bear the stresses
necessary to produce 550 horsepower |
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85 percent of the reciprocating parts are unique to the Ford
GT |
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Fuel is delivered via dual fuel injectors per cylinder for
outstanding performance and responsiveness |
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A modified screw-type supercharger blowing through a
water-to-air intercooler supplies sufficient airflow for engine
output and substantially raises engine horsepower and torque
output |
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A high-capacity, dry-sump oil system provides consistent
lubrication, even during maximum handling |
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A twin-plate clutch delivers low pedal efforts while still
providing the clamp loads necessary to handle 500 lb.-ft. of
torque |
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The clutch and dry-sump oil system allow the powertrain to
sit more than 4 inches lower in the frame, helping maintain the
low design profile and keep the car's center of gravity low for
better handling |
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Backing the clutch is an all-new, 6-speed transaxle with
individual ratios tailored to meet engineering specifications
for excellent power delivery to the wheels at all times |
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The mid-engine rear-wheel-drive platform provides excellent
front-to-rear weight distribution and low center of gravity for
the epitome in handling and acceleration characteristics |
| Specifications |
| Type |
8-Cylinder, 90° V, Dual Overhead Cam, 32V |
| Powertrain Electronics |
Powertrain Control Module |
| Displacement |
5.4L (330 CID) |
Horsepower
(SAE net @ rpm) |
550 SAE net @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
500 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm |
| Compression Ratio |
8.4:1 |
| Bore and Stroke (in.) |
90.2 mm x 105.8 mm |
| Main Bearings |
5 |
| Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic Roller |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)
w/Dual Injectors per Cylinder |
| Fuel |
Premium Unleaded (93 octane minimum) |
| Exhaust |
Dual |
| Engine Block Material |
Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head Material |
Cast Aluminum |
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