Ford Offers Supercharger for Mustang 5.0

The new 5.0 V-8 in the 2011 Mustang is one hell of a motor.  With 412 horses, it's thoroughly modern and makes more power than some similar motors from high-end makers like Jaguar and Mercedes.  It also seems to be able to accept a modification with ease:  The recently unveiled Boss 302 Mustang makes 440 horses.  Yeesh.

And for you gluttons out there, Ford has just announced a warranty-backed supercharger kit for the 5.0.  Well, sort of.  If you accept the lower level of tune, good for 525 horses and 470 ft. lbs. of torque, you get a one year warranty.  But, if you turn it up to eleven and opt for the higher tune, good for 624 horses, Ford will not back it with a warranty.  Decisions, decisions.

Regardless, these kits cost about $7k - $8k, which really isn't that bad considering.  And if you've just purchased a rather impractical V-8-powered coupe for $35,000, another few thousand clams seems reasonable.  If it were me, I'd have some sleepless nights deciding whether or not to pony up the dough.

Good to see Ford Racing is offering plenty of options for loyal Mustang fans.

[Ford Racing via Autoblog]