The 5.2 V8 engine used in the 2016-2021 Shelby GT350 and GT350R is a very unique engine. It uses a flat-plane crankshaft, yet it has a low and deep sound, closer to that of a cross-plane V8, in the Shelby GT350R it makes 526hp and redlines at 8250 RPM.
I think this engine would greatly increase Engine Swap variety in the many Ford cars it could be put in, especially together with the Ford Australia Barra 4.0L I6 NA/Turbo Engine Swap. A breath of fresh air compared to the LS we’ve had as an Engine Swap since the beginning of time.
This engine is already a swap in FH5 and in Motorsport as well
Ingame it’s designated the 5.2L V8 and features 526hp and 429lb-ft of torque.
I have completely missed that. Now, they should make it available in more cars, like the 1965 Mustang GT from this week’s Forzathon Challenge, or the 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth.