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Ford Performance Memperkenalkan Dua Enjin Berprestasi Tinggi – Megazilla 2.0 dan 5.0L Supercharged Coyote

Ford Performance telah mengumumkan pengenalan dua enjin berprestasi tinggi baharu – 7.3L Megazilla 2.0 V8 dan 5.0L Supercharged Coyote V8. Kedua-duanya direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kuasa yang ketara dalam aplikasi perlumbaan dan jalanan biasa.

Megazilla 2.0 – Lebih 1,000HP untuk Prestasi Maksimum

Megazilla 2.0 ialah versi dipertingkatkan daripada enjin Megazilla V8 asal Ford, kini dilengkapi dengan Pengecas Super Whipple Gen 6 3.0 liter. Gabungan teknologi ini membolehkan enjin menghasilkan lebih daripada 1,000hp, menjadikannya salah satu enjin paling berkuasa yang pernah dikeluarkan oleh Ford.

Enjin ini direka khusus untuk kegunaan perlumbaan, termasuk perlumbaan seret dan perlumbaan luar jalan. Beberapa ciri utama yang meningkatkan ketahanan dan prestasinya termasuk:

Forged piston, rod penyambung, dan aci engkol keluli untuk daya tahan lebih tinggi.
Kepala silinder yang dialihkan dan digilap dengan spring injap yang dipertingkatkan bagi aliran udara lebih lancar.
Sistem pengecas super berprestasi tinggi, yang optimumkan output kuasa secara maksimum.

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Ford Performance Unveils Two New Supercharged Crate Engines for 2025

Ford Performance has announced the introduction of two new high-performance crate engines, the 7.3-litre Megazilla 2.0 V8 and the 5.0-litre Supercharged Coyote V8, designed to provide significant power upgrades for both competition and street applications.

Megazilla 2.0: A 1,000+ Horsepower Powerhouse

The Megazilla 2.0 is an evolution of Ford’s original Megazilla V8, now enhanced with a Gen 6 3.0-litre Whipple Supercharger. This combination results in an estimated 1,000+hp, making it one of the most powerful crate engines Ford has ever produced.

Built for competition use only, the engine is intended for applications such as drag racing and desert off-road racing. Key features include:

Forged pistons, connecting rods, and a steel crankshaft for enhanced durability.
Ported and polished cylinder heads with upgraded valve springs for improved airflow and efficiency.
A high-performance supercharger to maximise power output.

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Ford Performance Melancarkan F-150 Lightning Switchgear Off-Road

Ford Performance dan RTR Vehicles telah memperkenalkan trak elektrik yang berkuasa yang dipanggil F-150 Lightning Switchgear. Ia direka untuk prestasi di atas dan luar jalan serta kelihatan berbeza dengan badan kustom dan reka bentuk yang canggih.

Trak elektrik ini adalah sebahagian daripada program Demonstrator Ford, di mana mereka mempamerkan apa yang boleh dilakukan oleh kenderaan elektrik. Ia seperti medan ujian untuk jurutera mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang membuat kenderaan elektrik menjadi lebih baik.

F-150 Lightning Switchgear dibuat untuk prestasi off-road yang tegang. Ia lebih lebar, jadi lebih stabil, dan boleh mengendalikan medan yang sukar. Sistem suspensi, yang membantu mengatasi ketidakselesaan dan lonjakan, menggunakan penyerap hentakan khas dan mempunyai bahagian khas untuk membuatnya berfungsi dengan baik.

Trak ini mempunyai badan yang kuat daripada bahan komposit karbon, menjadikannya kuat tetapi tidak terlalu berat. Ia juga dilengkapi dengan tayar 37 inci untuk cengkaman yang baik dan rak khas dengan tayar simpanan.

Trak elektrik ini akan dipamerkan di acara off-road di California, di mana Ford ingin menunjukkan betapa baiknya ia mengendalikan laluan yang kasar. Ini adalah cara baru untuk memikirkan tentang trak elektrik, dan Ford berharap F-150 Lightning Switchgear akan menetapkan piawai baru untuk apa yang boleh dilakukan trak elektrik.

Ford Performance Unleashes The Off-Road F-150 Lightning Switchgear

In a groundbreaking move, Ford Performance has unleashed the F-150 Lightning Switchgear, a high-performance on- and off-road demonstrator that redefines the capabilities of America’s best-selling electric truck. Crafted in partnership with RTR Vehicles, this cutting-edge vehicle draws inspiration from the iconic F-150 RTR Ultimate Fun-Haver project of 2016, featuring custom exterior carbon bodywork adorned with a striking Ford Performance 2024 livery.

The Switchgear not only pushes the boundaries of electric trucks but also serves as the latest addition to Ford Performance’s Demonstrator program. This program, featuring notable predecessors like SuperVan 4.0, Mustang Mach-E 1400, Mustang CobraJet 1400, and the F-100 Eluminator, showcases the vast potential of electric vehicles, serving as a dynamic testing ground for engineers to rapidly advance their knowledge for future electric vehicle development.

Designed as a true off-road powerhouse, the F-150 Lightning Switchgear boasts a significant increase in track width for enhanced off-road stability. Improved ground clearance and suspension travel ensure this electric marvel conquers terrains never before explored by its counterparts.

To tackle rugged landscapes, the Switchgear’s suspension system employs FOX 3-inch diameter internal bypass shock absorbers, complemented by unique front and rear bumpers to optimise approach and departure angles. The front sports custom independent double-wishbone suspension, while the rear features multilink independent suspension with coil-over shocks, stabiliser bar, and custom control arms.

Dressed in carbon composite front fenders, bed sides, and rear bumper cover, the Switchgear is fortified with steel fabricated rock rails and a front skid plate to tackle the toughest off-road challenges. Limit straps are strategically incorporated to manage suspension and wheel travel effectively.

Adorning NITTO Ridge Grappler 37×12.5R18 tires and equipped with a distinctive chase rack featuring two spare wheels/tires, the F-150 Lightning Switchgear is ready to make its public debut at the King of the Hammers off-road racing event starting January 25 in Johnson Valley, California. Brace yourselves as Ford Performance electrifies the off-road experience, setting a new standard for electric trucks with the awe-inspiring F-150 Lightning Switchgear.

Ford SuperVan Set To Compete In Pikes Peak Hill Climb

The all-new enhanced Ford SuperVan 4.2 is Ford Performance’s thrilling entry for the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo.

The event will highlight the innovative design, cutting-edge technologies, and distinctive features of the refined all-electric demonstrator that enhance its performance for the demanding hill climb.

Ford automobiles have constantly left their imprint on the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with a history that dates back to the first race, which was completed in a Ford Model T, in 1916.

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Ford To Return To Formula 1 In 2026 With Red Bull Racing! (w/VIDEO)

Ford has announced its return to Formula 1 after 22 years away from the sport. Despite having been absent from F1 since 2004, Ford remains the third most successful engine manufacturer in F1 history with 10 Constructors’ championships and 13 Drivers’ championships. Between 1967 and 2004, the carmaker provided engines to no less than 67 teams.

It was present in F1 up to 2004, with its last entry being with the Jaguar team (acquired from former F1 driver Jackie Stewart) as the British carmaker was then owned by Ford. The extremely high (and rising) cost of participating in F1 was given as the reason Ford withdrew and sold its team to Red Bull (the energy drinks company) for US$1 at the end of the 2004 season.

Drawing the carmaker back to the sport it dominated in the late 1960s and 1970s is the increasing interest in key markets around the world, including the USA. Furthermore, the FIA and F1 have a commitment to sustainability with increased use of electric power as well as sustainable fuels.

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The Ultimate Ford GT With No Restraints On Development As It Is Only For The Track

Production of the Ford GT is planned to end this month, and 1,350 units will have been built since the model was launched in 2016. One of the final models is the GT Mk IV which has the highest levels of performance, handling and advanced technology as it is a track-only car. Developed by Ford Performance and Multimatic, it is a radically advanced supercar with its unique bodywork, powertrain and suspension.

There will be only 67 units available, the number honouring the original 1967 GT Mk IV racing car which won the Le Mans 24-Hour race.

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New Stock Ford Ranger Raptor Takes Class Win In Baja 1000 Desert Race

Remember the news about a new Ford Ranger Raptor being entered in the SCORE-International Baja 1000? Run in California, it’s one of the world’s toughest off-road races and just making it to the end in one piece is an achievement.

The Ranger Raptor – prepared in Australia for desert racing but still quite standard and even road-legal, finished its class in first place. And it was still in such good condition that the team decided to drive it back to its home base. In 2017, a stock F-150 Raptor also did the same thing.

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Biofuel-powered Ford Ranger Raptor To Enter Baja 1000 Off-Road Race (w/VIDEO)

Even as the Ford+ Plan has the carmaker putting in bigger investments in electric vehicles, attention has not diminished for vehicles with combustion engines. Particularly with pick-up trucks, which Ford is a leader in, there is continued development with sustainable clean energy solutions being explored.

At the SCORE International Baja 1000 – one of the toughest off-road races in the world – Ford Performance will enter a new Ranger Raptor running on a low-carbon biofuel, demonstrating the potential of these fuels in the most demanding environments.

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How The Ford Ranger Raptor’s Sound Goes From Mild To Wild

One of the pleasures that driving enthusiasts enjoy is the ‘music’ from the exhaust of their cars. It can convey emotion and form part of the car’s character, especially with sportscars. Some manufacturers have their engineers spend a lot of time and effort to ensure that the car has a sound unique enough to become an aural signature that signifies the presence of the car near or far.

Generally, the growls or roars have been associated with sportscars but now, Ford is also bringing a new feature to truck owners which will allow them to customise the exhaust sound in various ways. It’s made possible by the new active valve twin exhaust system fitted to the 3-litre twin-turbo V6 engine of the latest Ranger Raptor.

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