Greg@GLD
04-12-2006, 05:25 PM
Thought this press release would interest you:
NEW FORD 3.5L V-6 ENGINE OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AT 265 HORSEPOWER ON POCKET PLEASING REGULAR FUEL
New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers to debut this fall with new 3.5-liter V-6 engine now rated officially at 265 horsepower on less expensive 87 octane fuel
Lincoln MKZ sedan to be powered by the same 3.5-liter engine rated at 263 horsepower
Ford's new 3.5-liter engine rated higher than front-wheel-drive V-6s from GM, Chrysler, Nissan and Honda, without requiring more expensive mid-grade or premium fuel
DEARBORN, Mich., Apr. 12 - Ford Motor Company's all-new 3.5-liter V-6 engine is now officially rated at 265 horsepower on 87 octane regular grade fuel, allowing customers to enjoy the engine's smooth and ample power with less pain at the pump. The engine will power the new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers and the Lincoln MKZ sedan when they debut this fall. Some competitors require more expensive mid-grade or premium fuels to achieve their top ratings.
"We're very proud of the team of engineers who delivered this engine with power and torque at the top of its class," said Tom McCarthy, program manager of the new 3.5-liter V-6 at Ford.
The horsepower and torque figures were obtained using the Society of Automotive Engineer's new J1349 standard, with an official third party witness present.
"This is the first of many class-leading powertrains you will see from Ford in the future," said Barb Samardzich, vice president of powertrain for Ford. "People will be very impressed with this engine when they drive it."
The engine achieves impressive horsepower and torque without complex devices used by the competition like variable intake geometry, exhaust variable cam timing (VCT) or variable flow exhaust systems.
Ford's new V-6 engine was designed to be compatible with direct injection and turbocharged direct injection technology, which leaves open the possibility of even higher power and torque output in the future.
Technical Specifications:
Type
3.5L DOHC 24-valve V-6
Manufacturing Location
Lima Engine Plant, Ohio
Configuration
60-degree V-6, aluminum block and heads
Intake Manifold
Composite, split plenum
Exhaust Manifold
Cast iron
Crankshaft
Forged steel
Redline
6700 rpm
Throttle Body
65mm, electronic
Valvetrain
DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter
Intake: 37mm Exhaust: 31 mm
Pistons
High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings
Connecting Rods
Cracked-powder metal
Ignition
Pencil coil
Bore x Stroke
3.6 x 3.4 in/92.5 x 86.7 mm
Displacement
213 cu in/3.496 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Horsepower
Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX
265 @ 6250 rpm
Lincoln MKZ
263 @ 6250 rpm
Horsepower per Liter
75.7
75.1
Torque
250 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Recommended Fuel
87 Octane
Fuel Injection
Sequential multiport fuel injection
Oil Capacity
5.5 quarts, with filter
Recommended Oil
GF4, 5W-20
Apr. 12, 2006
NEW FORD 3.5L V-6 ENGINE OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AT 265 HORSEPOWER ON POCKET PLEASING REGULAR FUEL
New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers to debut this fall with new 3.5-liter V-6 engine now rated officially at 265 horsepower on less expensive 87 octane fuel
Lincoln MKZ sedan to be powered by the same 3.5-liter engine rated at 263 horsepower
Ford's new 3.5-liter engine rated higher than front-wheel-drive V-6s from GM, Chrysler, Nissan and Honda, without requiring more expensive mid-grade or premium fuel
DEARBORN, Mich., Apr. 12 - Ford Motor Company's all-new 3.5-liter V-6 engine is now officially rated at 265 horsepower on 87 octane regular grade fuel, allowing customers to enjoy the engine's smooth and ample power with less pain at the pump. The engine will power the new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers and the Lincoln MKZ sedan when they debut this fall. Some competitors require more expensive mid-grade or premium fuels to achieve their top ratings.
"We're very proud of the team of engineers who delivered this engine with power and torque at the top of its class," said Tom McCarthy, program manager of the new 3.5-liter V-6 at Ford.
The horsepower and torque figures were obtained using the Society of Automotive Engineer's new J1349 standard, with an official third party witness present.
"This is the first of many class-leading powertrains you will see from Ford in the future," said Barb Samardzich, vice president of powertrain for Ford. "People will be very impressed with this engine when they drive it."
The engine achieves impressive horsepower and torque without complex devices used by the competition like variable intake geometry, exhaust variable cam timing (VCT) or variable flow exhaust systems.
Ford's new V-6 engine was designed to be compatible with direct injection and turbocharged direct injection technology, which leaves open the possibility of even higher power and torque output in the future.
Technical Specifications:
Type
3.5L DOHC 24-valve V-6
Manufacturing Location
Lima Engine Plant, Ohio
Configuration
60-degree V-6, aluminum block and heads
Intake Manifold
Composite, split plenum
Exhaust Manifold
Cast iron
Crankshaft
Forged steel
Redline
6700 rpm
Throttle Body
65mm, electronic
Valvetrain
DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter
Intake: 37mm Exhaust: 31 mm
Pistons
High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings
Connecting Rods
Cracked-powder metal
Ignition
Pencil coil
Bore x Stroke
3.6 x 3.4 in/92.5 x 86.7 mm
Displacement
213 cu in/3.496 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Horsepower
Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX
265 @ 6250 rpm
Lincoln MKZ
263 @ 6250 rpm
Horsepower per Liter
75.7
75.1
Torque
250 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Recommended Fuel
87 Octane
Fuel Injection
Sequential multiport fuel injection
Oil Capacity
5.5 quarts, with filter
Recommended Oil
GF4, 5W-20
Apr. 12, 2006