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01-09-2011, 08:20 AM
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Prodrive turns the Falcon into a real Boss - Click above to view high-res image gallery
The latest news from Oz comes courtesy of Prodrive (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/prodrive), which has a close relationship with Ford Performance Vehicles (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/fpv). Starting with a Coyote V8 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/coyote+v8) engine block, Prodrive has created a supercharged V8 that's lighter and more powerful than the naturally-aspirated unit it started with.
Known as the "Miami" engine, the supercharged V8 generates 449 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 420 pound-feet of torque from 2,200 rpm up to 5,500 rpm. By altering the boost levels, Prodrive offers a less powerful version that produces 422 horsepower.
Both versions are planned for use in various trim levels of the Ford Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ford+falcon) four-door. The 315kw (422 hp) unit will be available in the Falcon GS while the 335 kW (449 hp) engine is offered with the Falcon GT, GT-E and GT-P. The Falcons will wear the Boss name on the fenders (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/26/ford-shows-aussies-whos-boss-with-special-fpv-falcon/) and both versions provide yet another reason to book a flight on Qantas.
Gallery: Prodriver develops supercharged V8 for Ford Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/prodriver-develops-supercharged-v8-for-ford-falcon)
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[Source: Prodrive]Continue reading Prodrive develops supercharged Ford V8 for Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/09/prodrive-develops-supercharged-ford-v8-for-falcon/)
Prodrive develops supercharged Ford V8 for Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/09/prodrive-develops-supercharged-ford-v8-for-falcon/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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Prodrive turns the Falcon into a real Boss - Click above to view high-res image gallery
The latest news from Oz comes courtesy of Prodrive (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/prodrive), which has a close relationship with Ford Performance Vehicles (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/fpv). Starting with a Coyote V8 (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/coyote+v8) engine block, Prodrive has created a supercharged V8 that's lighter and more powerful than the naturally-aspirated unit it started with.
Known as the "Miami" engine, the supercharged V8 generates 449 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 420 pound-feet of torque from 2,200 rpm up to 5,500 rpm. By altering the boost levels, Prodrive offers a less powerful version that produces 422 horsepower.
Both versions are planned for use in various trim levels of the Ford Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ford+falcon) four-door. The 315kw (422 hp) unit will be available in the Falcon GS while the 335 kW (449 hp) engine is offered with the Falcon GT, GT-E and GT-P. The Falcons will wear the Boss name on the fenders (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/26/ford-shows-aussies-whos-boss-with-special-fpv-falcon/) and both versions provide yet another reason to book a flight on Qantas.
Gallery: Prodriver develops supercharged V8 for Ford Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/prodriver-develops-supercharged-v8-for-ford-falcon)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/3-prodrive-ford-v8_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/prodriver-develops-supercharged-v8-for-ford-falcon/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/0-prodrive-ford-v8_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/prodriver-develops-supercharged-v8-for-ford-falcon/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/1-prodrive-ford-v8_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/prodriver-develops-supercharged-v8-for-ford-falcon/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/2-prodrive-ford-v8_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/prodriver-develops-supercharged-v8-for-ford-falcon/)
[Source: Prodrive]Continue reading Prodrive develops supercharged Ford V8 for Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/09/prodrive-develops-supercharged-ford-v8-for-falcon/)
Prodrive develops supercharged Ford V8 for Falcon (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/09/prodrive-develops-supercharged-ford-v8-for-falcon/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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