The Ford Modular V8 first appeared ... Soon after its introduction, the naturally aspirated Coyote was offered in a high-performance Road Runner spec in the Boss 302 Mustang, with special heads ...

This variant sadly didn't last as long as its Coyote counterpart, but you should still keep the Road Runner in mind when looking back at everything you should know about Ford's 302 engine.

Ford developed the 5.0-liter Coyote, destined to become known as one of the best V8 engines ever made, specifically for the Mustang GT. With dual overhead cams, Twin independent Variable Cam ...