New track toy?

[DrDrew]

I know this is only a one off project for the moment, but it could be pretty awesome.

Taken from autoblog.com

Ford builds sweet 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford

Ford has announced a new version of its spec racer that pushes the bounds of what small-displacement, turbocharged engines can do. Formula Ford, as the name suggests, is a single-seat, open wheel race car powered by a (you guessed it) Ford powerplant. As the cars are made of lightweight materials, the usual Formula Ford engine is a 1.6-liter mill, but this particular racer has been fitted with the 2012 International Engine of the Year, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost inline-three.

This particular Formula Ford has also been converted to road use and has been testing on Germany's famed Nürburgring. There, it recorded the 11th-fastest lap ever at the 'Ring. At 7 minutes, 22 seconds, it was faster around the famed German track than the Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Aventador and Pagani Zonda.

This particular 1.0-liter engine has been tuned to put out 202 horsepower, making this feat of beating the aforementioned supercars around the 'Ring even more impressive. The Formula Ford EcoBoost also has an unofficial top speed of 158.8 miles per hour, can get from zero to 60 mph in less then four seconds and can achieve 118 miles per gallon... at 35 mph.

Check out the press release and video below to learn more about this exciting vehicle and the other Ford models in which this powerplant may soon find itself.

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[waitey]

I read this, apparently they got that power from the same engine the new focus will have 1litre Eco boost with "simple" tuning.

 

[Mike_Robo]

WOW..I want!

 

[madmatt]

*******! That makes a nice noise for a 3 Pot!

 

[DrDrew]

Rather than starting a new ford-based thread, I thought I'd expand on this one. According to autocar, Ford are going to bring the next mustang (as RHD) over to the Uk when it's launched in 2015. Nice...

 

[weebob]

This is apparently going in the fester at 100bhp, maybe even 120bhp

 

[Araf]

Rather than starting a new ford-based thread, I thought I'd expand on this one. According to autocar, Ford are going to bring the next mustang (as RHD) over to the Uk when it's launched in 2015. Nice...

It's supposed to be smaller than the current one, as well - so more suited to the UK roads.

 

[DrDrew]

Rather than starting a new ford-based thread, I thought I'd expand on this one. According to autocar, Ford are going to bring the next mustang (as RHD) over to the Uk when it's launched in 2015. Nice...

It's supposed to be smaller than the current one, as well - so more suited to the UK roads.

Yep, following the new camaro trend using independent rear suspension too. I'm hoping it's good, as a GT-86 and mustang would be a corker of a future driveway

 

[MovingShadow]

Rather than starting a new ford-based thread, I thought I'd expand on this one. According to autocar, Ford are going to bring the next mustang (as RHD) over to the Uk when it's launched in 2015. Nice...

Say wut?

They better bring out an official LHD car for the rest of Europe.. I'd be all over that mother bitch!!

 

[DrDrew]

Yes, there will also be a LHD, built primarily for the american market, but of course suitable for you lot over on the continent.

 

[MovingShadow]

Yes, there will also be a LHD, built primarily for the american market, but of course suitable for you lot over on the continent.

Can't wait to see it then.

 

[maggi200]

Is a mustang suitable for anyone? Doesn't stop me drooling over them lol

 

[JamesGT]

I would love a RHD mustang, totally turd suspension wise, as thirsty as an alcoholic in a brewery, handling 'not very good' ..... yet perfect in every way

 

[MovingShadow]

I would love a RHD mustang, totally turd suspension wise, as thirsty as an alcoholic in a brewery, handling 'not very good' ..... yet perfect in every way

Agree..

But driving the iconic stallion makes up for all it's bad counterparts.