The 4.6L Terminator engine is a supercharged V8 from Ford Motor Company. It’s exclusive to the Mustang SVT Cobra, which utilized the engine for the 2003 and 2004 model years.
Like the Lincoln InTech V8, it features a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design with four valves per cylinder. It also shares the same aluminum block, which was cast by an Italian company called Teksid and is said to be significantly stronger than Ford’s other 4.6L modular V8s.
Quick Look
| Quick Look | |
|---|---|
| Engine family | Modular |
| Displacement | 4.6 liters |
| Aspiration | Supercharged |
| Configuration & cylinders | V configuration, eight cylinders |
| Engine orientation in vehicle(s) | Longitudinal |
| Valve configuration | Dual overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Assembly site(s) | Romeo, Michigan, USA / Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Related | 4.6L InTech V8 |
| Predecessor | 4.6L V8 (32-Valve) |
| Successor | Supercharged 5.4L Condor V8 |
Vehicle Applications
| Model Year(s) | Make | Model | Transmission | Drive Wheels | Power (hp) @ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | Ford | Mustang SVT Cobra | Six-speed | RWD | 390 @ 6,000 | 390 @ 3,500 |
Production
The supercharged 4.6L Terminator V8 engine was assembled at either the Romeo or Windsor engine assembly plants. A key difference between it and other modular 4.6L V8s is the fact that the aluminum blocks were cast in Italy.
Engine Family
The 4.6L Terminator supercharged V8 is part of the Ford Modular engine family – a series of V8 gasoline engines used in various vehicles. However, the 32-valve Terminator V8 was exclusive to the SN95-generation SVT Cobra, specifically the 2003 and 2004 model years. It’s closely related to the InTech V8 used in select Lincoln and Mercury models, which shared the same architecture.
Variant
The supercharged 4.6L Terminator V8 engine is a 32-valve variant of the 4.6L modular V8 engine used in many Ford trucks, vans, and SUVs.
Successor
The supercharged 4.6L Terminator engine is succeeded by the supercharged 5.4L Condor V8.
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