It’s the first I’ve heard of an upgrade coming to an already massively upgraded engine, direct fuel injection for the new 5.0? According to an author over at TheTruthAboutcars.com, he’s warning new Mustang buyers to hold off on dropping the cash on a new 5.0 powered 2011 Mustang Gt. The reason, he claims, is that Ford will be upgrading the motor again, this time with direct fuel injection, in the near future.
The proof of upcoming direct fuel injection is in a photo taken from the New York Auto Show. The pic indicates that there is a divot or place in the block to allow easy adaption to a new fuel supply. Going from the typical manifold fuel injection to direct fuel injection into the cylinder wall will provide increased horsepower and even increased efficiency. Sounds like a HUGE shoe to fill, considering that Ford has already proved they can get 26+ mpg on the new 400 horsepower 5.0 engine.
At this point it’s obviously just speculation and the picture taken is only from an automotive show, not directly of a torn down 5.0 motor. Who’s to say that this divot or bump in the casting is even on an actual 5.0 motor? Personally I’m holding out on actual proof, rather than speculating, no matter how appealing it may be. Perhaps Ford was scared that Chevy was going to out do the Mustang, so rushed the already awesome 5.0.
2014 will be the 50th Anniversary for the Mustang, which would indicate a good time to throw out another awesome upgrade. But, who really wants to wait that long for a little extra efficiency and power when you can have the power house that is the 2011 Mustang Gt now? Not me.

2011 Mustang 5.0 Direct Fuel Injection