http://www.fpv.com.au/index.asp?link_id=2.171



Conversions:

Horsepower = 1.341 x Kilowatts
So, 290 Kilowatts = 389 HP

Ft-lbs = 0.738 x Newton Meters
Therefore, 520 NM = 384 FT-LBS of torque

Displacement = 5408 cubic centimeters = 330 cubic inches
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Introducing the Boss 290 Powerplant


The Boss 290 combines the best of both worlds, with race-bred power and everyday comfort. The awe-inspiring Boss 290 is a powerplant unlike any ever built in this country and comes to life on Australia's only current V8 production line.

The Boss 290 was developed right here in Australia by Ford Performance Vehicles for our unique requirements and to meet the rising demands of a new breed of Aussie V8 drivers.

Its 5.4-litre capacity, 32 valves and double overhead camshafts per bank therefore work in concert to produce 290 kilowatts of power and a phenomenal 520 Newton metres of torque. So not only is there free-revving top-end power but a wall of torque at low speeds as well. In combination with the tuned stainless steel exhaust system, it produces the trademark rumble that lets you know you're driving a real, blue-blooded Aussie V8. It has a quality that clearly communicates who exactly owns the road.

 

Gotta love the cars they're putting them into also:

 

The truck doesn't look bad either.

 

WOW - nice pics and article!! Thanks for posting that - there may be more exciting things in Mustangs future yet.....(well we can wish can't we). That car looks like a 4 door Mustang - is it based on a Mazda platform? The truck looks more like it's SVT counterpart. Did you see how that engine was dressed out - lookin' good!!

 

It's a Aussie-only platform that's even more boring looking than the Pontiac GTO.

 

On paper...those cars look solid

 

Ouch - that's hitting below the belt - there hasn't been a Ponitac with decent styling in over 15 years......whoever started with all that plasticky body cladding out to be retired

 

You've got to be kidding.

 

I think those Aussie fords are awesome.

 

Great pics, thanks for the post!

 

I'm digging the pics and the motor output myself.....Love to have that thing stuck under the hood of my GT right now!!!!

John