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.

Ford is one of America's oldest automakers and ... and transmission bolt pattern as the 4.6L Modular V8, it slotted right into the Mustang without a hitch.

The 5.0L Coyote V8 has become Fords staple V8 in everything from its sports cars to its F-150 truck. Heres our top-ten cars ...