Ford's New 3.5 V6 Designed For Turbo . .
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Ford Edge/Lincoln Aviator
The 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator crossover utility vehicles will debut in Detroit. Both models feature a new 3.5-liter, 250-hp, 240-lb-ft 24-valve dohc V6 linked to a new six-speed automatic transmission created for front-drive applications. The transmission, which also can be used in all-wheel-drive vehicles and is capable of handling up to 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, is the product of a joint engineering effort with General Motors. The engine, which Ford says will power one in five Ford vehicles by 2010, is designed to accommodate hybrid technology, direct gasoline injection and turbocharging. Look for Edge and Aviator in dealerships next fall, in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.
The 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln Aviator crossover utility vehicles will debut in Detroit. Both models feature a new 3.5-liter, 250-hp, 240-lb-ft 24-valve dohc V6 linked to a new six-speed automatic transmission created for front-drive applications. The transmission, which also can be used in all-wheel-drive vehicles and is capable of handling up to 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, is the product of a joint engineering effort with General Motors. The engine, which Ford says will power one in five Ford vehicles by 2010, is designed to accommodate hybrid technology, direct gasoline injection and turbocharging. Look for Edge and Aviator in dealerships next fall, in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.
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Originally posted by ScottyBoy302@December 18, 2005, 12:48 PM
Hmmmmmm. Interesting.
Cool, but kinda like Nissans VQ thats been out for what, 5 years?
Hmmmmmm. Interesting.
Cool, but kinda like Nissans VQ thats been out for what, 5 years?
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Regardless of where other companies are, this is definitely a great step forward for ford. I wonder what kind of applications a turbocharged 3.5 would see. I'm thinking it could definitely end up in an SVT fusion. I dunno what else though.
haha, "forward for ford" is a funny thing to say out loud.
haha, "forward for ford" is a funny thing to say out loud.
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Originally posted by ScottyBoy302@December 18, 2005, 1:48 PM
Hmmmmmm. Interesting.
Cool, but kinda like Nissans VQ thats been out for what, 5 years?
Hmmmmmm. Interesting.
Cool, but kinda like Nissans VQ thats been out for what, 5 years?
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Originally posted by Evil_Capri@December 18, 2005, 1:48 PM
What applications is the Nissan VQ Hybrid, and Turbo? And isn't Ford's 3.5, while not as powerful as Nissan's, classified as a cleaner emmisions engine?
What applications is the Nissan VQ Hybrid, and Turbo? And isn't Ford's 3.5, while not as powerful as Nissan's, classified as a cleaner emmisions engine?
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Sorry, didnt mean to diminish the accomplishment, just making a comment on where ford is sitting.
Would 300hp and 280tq be the max that tranny can take? Or are they just saying thats the most they would likely put into it from the factory?
Would 300hp and 280tq be the max that tranny can take? Or are they just saying thats the most they would likely put into it from the factory?
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Originally posted by ScottyBoy302@December 18, 2005, 5:26 PM
Sorry, didnt mean to diminish the accomplishment, just making a comment on where ford is sitting.
Would 300hp and 280tq be the max that tranny can take? Or are they just saying thats the most they would likely put into it from the factory?
Sorry, didnt mean to diminish the accomplishment, just making a comment on where ford is sitting.
Would 300hp and 280tq be the max that tranny can take? Or are they just saying thats the most they would likely put into it from the factory?
I didn't take your post to be negative at all. I was just asking questions to rebut your questions, but not in a negative way.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but what other American manufacturer has a 250+hp V-6 that can take on the Nissan? Nissan has had literally 2 decades to massage and perfect that same basic engine.
As an aside, the $50,000 Infinity (Nissan) QX has been deemed Americas most unreliable vehicle. Period. Nissan like Toyota is not bulletproof.
As an aside, the $50,000 Infinity (Nissan) QX has been deemed Americas most unreliable vehicle. Period. Nissan like Toyota is not bulletproof.
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Originally posted by 97svtgoin05gt@December 18, 2005, 5:43 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but what other American manufacturer has a 250+hp V-6 that can take on the Nissan? Nissan has had literally 2 decades to massage and perfect that same basic engine.
As an aside, the $50,000 Infinity (Nissan) QX has been deemed Americas most unreliable vehicle. Period. Nissan like Toyota is not bulletproof.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but what other American manufacturer has a 250+hp V-6 that can take on the Nissan? Nissan has had literally 2 decades to massage and perfect that same basic engine.
As an aside, the $50,000 Infinity (Nissan) QX has been deemed Americas most unreliable vehicle. Period. Nissan like Toyota is not bulletproof.
Chyrsler has a 3.5L V6 rated at 250hp and 250lbs torque...10 higher lbs more then Fords... :bang:
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Originally posted by Knight@December 18, 2005, 6:10 PM
Chyrsler has a 3.5L V6 rated at 250hp and 250lbs torque...10 higher lbs more then Fords... :bang:
Chyrsler has a 3.5L V6 rated at 250hp and 250lbs torque...10 higher lbs more then Fords... :bang:
Not to worry on the Ford V6. I believe there'll be variations making more power depending on the application. I've also heard that there'll be larger displacement versions in the future as well. THis 250HP/240TQ version we're getting now is just the starting point.
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