Ford 5.0 Coyote vs GM LS3: What's the Difference?

The Ford 5.0L Coyote and the GM LS3 6.2L differ in displacement, bore × stroke, compression ratio, factory rating. The table puts the factory specs side by side; each engine's own page has the full specs.

Specs side by side

	Ford 5.0L Coyote	GM LS3 6.2L
Engine	Ford 5.0L Coyote (Gen 1-3)	GM LS3 6.2L
Displacement	307.4 ci (5.04 L)	376.1 ci (6.16 L)
Bore × stroke	3.661" × 3.650"	4.065" × 3.622"
Cylinders	8	8
Compression ratio	10.5:1–12:1	10.7:1
Factory rating	360 hp–565 hp	415 hp–430 hp
Block	aluminum or cast iron	aluminum
Heads	aluminum or cast iron	aluminum
Rod length	5.933"	6.098"
Deck height	8.937"	9.240"
Weight (approx.)	—	—
Fuel	gas	gas
Model years	2011–2026	2008–2017

Where versions of an engine differ, the table shows the range across them. Ratings are the makers' published figures.

Which cars got each engine

Ford 5.0L Coyote	Years
Ford Mustang	2011–2026
Ford F-150	2011–2026

GM LS3 6.2L	Years
Chevrolet Corvette	2008–2013
Pontiac G8	2009
Chevrolet Camaro	2010–2015
Chevrolet SS	2014–2017

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• Ford 5.0L Coyote specs
• GM LS3 6.2L specs
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