4.6L SOHC Mustang Engine Gets Top Honors
December 11th, 2005 by CobraMatt
The 4.6L SOHC Mustang engine finds itself in pretty good company as the winners of Ward’s 10 Best Engine awards for 2006 were announced and the Mustang engine was included. The engine has been the staple of the Ford Mustang GT for over 10 years. The 4.6L SOHC V-8 is back as a winner for a second year following a significant design change that yields more horsepower and torque.
The 2006 list marks the 12th year for the Ward’s 10 Best Engines program, the auto industry’s highly anticipated annual barometer of powertrain prowess.
This year’s winners, as well as the vehicles tested, include:
- Audi AG: 2L FSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3)
- Audi AG: 4.2L DOHC V-8 (Audi S4)
- BMW AG: 3L DOHC I-6 (330i)
- DaimlerChrysler AG: 5.7L Hemi Magnum OHV V-8 (Dodge Charger R/T)
- Ford Motor Co.: 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang GT)
- General Motors Corp.: 2L supercharged DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Cobalt SS)
- General Motors Corp.: 2.8L turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Saab 9-3 Aero)
- Mazda Motor Corp.: 2.3L DISI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Mazdaspeed 6)
- Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Infiniti G35 6MT)
- Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)
Source: WardsAuto.com
GreenMachine06 Says
Its a bad_ss engine. It is durable, dependable, upgradeable, fixable, parts are flexible and inexpensive, and a fine American product.
Dec 14th, 2005 at 8:01 pm
matt Says
Yeah the 4.6 has definitely proved itself. Its worth mentioning that the 5.0L was a tough act to follow, they can really take a beating… and certain year ranges can take a huge dose of nitrous oxide in stock form. Ever seen a 4.6 out of the car? Unusual look to them in my opinion, flat wide heads and all.
Mar 10th, 2006 at 11:11 pm
chris Says
the 4.6 is really bad a__ motor but i think the 5.0 is still the best
Apr 6th, 2006 at 7:46 am
Luis Says
What? Man….that engine underpowers all the mustangs, I can walk stick mustangs that have that engine in my 1991 Olds Calais 190HP Quad 4 W41, 4 cyl. 5 speed STOCK for STOCK. LOL.
Jan 14th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Kabelo Says
I’m looking for a 2L FSI engine (Petrol) 16v to fit mazda 626 2003 model
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:54 am