I originally saw this posted on GMI. A UAW press release is discussing Cleveland Engine Plants efforts to secure production of either a new 6.2L V-8, 4.4L diesel, or both. The 6.2L obviously smacks of Hurricane and a 4.4L turbo-diesel makes so much sense for a 1/2-ton it hurts. It would be nice if Ford added total engine dominance to it's already impressive dynamic edge it holds over several like offerings. I am referring to vehicles like the F-150, Mustang, etc..


Here are links to the GMI post and the UAW site.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/showthr...5479#post485479

http://www.uawlocal1250.org/leaflets/site/sl_011706.htm

 

I assume you meant to say 6.2L V8.

 

What can I say but....oops. It has been corrected.

 

interesting... I'd love to see a speacial adition mustang with a 6.2L

 

Me too...that would make those LS2 boys STFU!

 

Also notice that the link mentions both 3.7L and 4.0L versions of the new V-6 to go along with the 3.5L version we all now about...as well as turbo versions

 

Did anyone read the code word for the 6.2L on the UAW site?

This will be the same time that I am looking for a new car

 

sounds like fun hehehe

 

It wasn't lost on me that the time frame mentioned in your qoute coincides with expected major freshenings for the Mustang and, if I recall, the F-150. Convenient huh?

 

BOSS400

 

Its good to hear the hurricane motor, or some derivative of it is back

A diesel motor in a half-ton pickup would be a spectacular move given current gas prices. They will be in high demand. I have always said the 1/2 ton truck market needs a small diesel. Hopefully they will avoid the teething problems of the Powerstroke

 

Brad, Scothew, KC...anyone here who is more in tune with the smoke signals from Ford know anything about this? Some have pointed out that the date listed for the article says 2003, but every mention of a date within the article says 2006 and info within the article itself discusses the press release given earlier today and other news more recent than 2003, so the articles date is obviously a typo. But, that doesn't mean that this is all correct either.

Info please????

 

I love the name "Hurricane." That could make for some really cool badging on the F-150's

 

6.2L = 374 - 375 cubic inches

but would be nice to have a gasoline V8 of that size in the ford line up

 

2007 Navigator 6.2L V8 VS. 2007 Escalade 6.2L V8
and a 3.7 or 4.0 turbo svt fusion










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