V6 For Falcon

[EvilDaifu]

Thanks for that clarification. Economics again

[xr6 typhoon]

the getrag box sounds interesting

[2MUCHKW]

Hi all - read below - cant wait till 2010 when the FG's repowered with this!!!!!

TwinForce / EcoBoost

A direct-injected, twin-turbocharged version of the all-aluminum Duratec 35 has been developed, producing 430 hp (321 kW) and 400 lb·ft (542 N·m) of torque. The TwinForce 3.5L V6 is intended to deliver the performance (on demand) of a typical large displacement 6.0 L-class V8, with the normal driving (highway) fuel efficiency of a 3.0 L to 4.0 L class V6.[4][5] The engine is also capable of operating on any mix of E85 ethanol and premium gasoline, and made its debut in the Lincoln MKR concept coupe/sedan, introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.

Gasoline direct injection more precisely manages fuel flow into the cylinders, for more efficient combustion and emissions control, when compared to port injection. Twin-turbocharging forces more air into the engine on demand, allowing additional fuel to be injected and burned, producing more power: 118 hp (88 kW) per liter in the case of the TwinForce. Technologies for the twin turbocharging system were developed in cooperation with Volvo Cars, and the gasoline direct injection system is a joint development between Ford and Bosch based on Bosch DFI systems already in production.

At the 2008 NAIAS, Ford introduced a similar gasoline turbocharged direct injected engine family called EcoBoost, scheduled for production starting in 2009.[6] The EcoBoost family is expected to be available as four-cylinder I4 and six-cylinder V6 versions. The 2010 Lincoln MKS is scheduled to kick off EcoBoost production, with a 3.5L V6 version estimated at 340 hp, in mid-2009. The Ford Explorer America and Lincoln MKT concept crossover utility vehicles, which debuted in the 2008 NAIAS, show a similar displacement GTDI EcoBoost engine with up to an an estimated 415 hp.[7] The company eventually plans to equip a half-million cars and trucks annually with turbocharged EcoBoost engines by 2013.

[Barry Blue]

on paper it looks good, pitty all of the power will come on after 4000rpm which dosnt work with a 2000kg car. The only way this motor will be any good is if it redlines at 7.5rpm. while driving around in an old corolla at 6000rpm all day can be fun its not very falcon like.

Read Aprils issue of "Wheels" mag,

Ford Territory (4.0L I6) Vs Mazda CX9 (3.7L V6) Vs Subaru Tribeca (3.5L Flat 6)

Carrying similar weight (2080kg) the CX9 3.7V6 Duratec was the quickest and yet the highest geared by far. 180kph = 3000rpm

Not bad for a lack of torque,eh! I own one and they have an awsome free revving growl.

This motor in a lighter car with a couple of turbos would be dynamite!