MELBOURNE, Australia — Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV), the performance arm of Ford Australia, has revealed that both its new F6 engine and the new Boss V8 engine will get more power when the new performance Falcons hit the road in a few weeks.
The new F6, expected in showrooms in June, will be powered by a high-performance 4.0-liter turbocharged DOHC 24-valve inline six-cylinder engine. It will produce an awesome 416 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, and 417 pound-feet of torque between 1,950 and 5,200 rpm.
The new 5.4-liter Boss V8 engine also receives a substantial performance upgrade, producing 422 hp at 6,500 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. That represents an increase of 17 hp from the previous Boss 302 engine.
"After months of speculation, we're proud to officially confirm the power figures for our next generation of performance cars," said Rod Barrett, general manager for FPV.
The new F6 receives a whopping 54-hp increase. "The F6 is an amazing car with performance equal to or better than many European sports cars, but at a fraction of the price," Barrett said.
To achieve the 54-hp increase, FPV engineers strengthened the piston design and cranked up the boost. The larger intercooler is mounted in front of the radiator, with substantially reduced pressure drop across the intercooler, and provides better airflow with no loss of boost capability.
The turbo-6 will power both the F6 and F6 Ute, while the Boss V8 will be available in the GT E, GT-P and GT sedans and Super Pursuit and Pursuit Utes.
What this means to you: Power is good. — Mike Jarvis, Correspondent
The new F6, expected in showrooms in June, will be powered by a high-performance 4.0-liter turbocharged DOHC 24-valve inline six-cylinder engine. It will produce an awesome 416 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, and 417 pound-feet of torque between 1,950 and 5,200 rpm.
The new 5.4-liter Boss V8 engine also receives a substantial performance upgrade, producing 422 hp at 6,500 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. That represents an increase of 17 hp from the previous Boss 302 engine.
"After months of speculation, we're proud to officially confirm the power figures for our next generation of performance cars," said Rod Barrett, general manager for FPV.
The new F6 receives a whopping 54-hp increase. "The F6 is an amazing car with performance equal to or better than many European sports cars, but at a fraction of the price," Barrett said.
To achieve the 54-hp increase, FPV engineers strengthened the piston design and cranked up the boost. The larger intercooler is mounted in front of the radiator, with substantially reduced pressure drop across the intercooler, and provides better airflow with no loss of boost capability.
The turbo-6 will power both the F6 and F6 Ute, while the Boss V8 will be available in the GT E, GT-P and GT sedans and Super Pursuit and Pursuit Utes.
What this means to you: Power is good. — Mike Jarvis, Correspondent
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