NEW FORD 3.5L V-6 ENGINE OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AT 265 HORSEPOWER ON POCKET PLEASING REGULAR FUEL
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- New Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers to debut this fall with new 3.5-liter V-6 engine now rated officially at 265 horsepower on less expensive 87 octane fuel
- Lincoln MKZ sedan to be powered by the same 3.5-liter engine rated at 263 horsepower
- Ford's new 3.5-liter engine rated higher than front-wheel-drive V-6s from GM, Chrysler, Nissan and Honda, without requiring more expensive mid-grade or premium fuel
DEARBORN, Mich., Apr. 12 - Ford Motor Company's all-new 3.5-liter V-6 engine is now officially rated at 265 horsepower on 87 octane regular grade fuel, allowing customers to enjoy the engine's smooth and ample power with less pain at the pump. The engine will power the new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers and the Lincoln MKZ sedan when they debut this fall. Some competitors require more expensive mid-grade or premium fuels to achieve their top ratings.
"We're very proud of the team of engineers who delivered this engine with power and torque at the top of its class," said Tom McCarthy, program manager of the new 3.5-liter V-6 at Ford.
The horsepower and torque figures were obtained using the Society of Automotive Engineer's new J1349 standard, with an official third party witness present.
"This is the first of many class-leading powertrains you will see from Ford in the future," said Barb Samardzich, vice president of powertrain for Ford. "People will be very impressed with this engine when they drive it."
The engine achieves impressive horsepower and torque without complex devices used by the competition like variable intake geometry, exhaust variable cam timing (VCT) or variable flow exhaust systems.
Ford's new V-6 engine was designed to be compatible with direct injection and turbocharged direct injection technology, which leaves open the possibility of even higher power and torque output in the future.
Technical Specifications:
Type |
3.5L DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
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Manufacturing Location |
Lima Engine Plant, Ohio |
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Configuration |
60-degree V-6, aluminum block and heads |
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Intake Manifold |
Composite, split plenum |
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Exhaust Manifold |
Cast iron |
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Crankshaft |
Forged steel |
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Redline |
6700 rpm |
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Throttle Body |
65mm, electronic |
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Valvetrain |
DAMB, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable camshaft timing |
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Valve Diameter |
Intake: 37mm Exhaust: 31 mm |
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Pistons |
High temperature cast aluminum alloy with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings |
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Connecting Rods |
Cracked-powder metal |
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Ignition |
Pencil coil |
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Bore x Stroke |
3.6 x 3.4 in/92.5 x 86.7 mm |
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Displacement |
213 cu in/3.496 cc |
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Compression Ratio |
10.3:1 |
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Horsepower |
Ford Edge & Lincoln MKX 265 @ 6250 rpm |
Lincoln MKZ 263 @ 6250 rpm |
Horsepower per Liter |
75.7 |
75.1 |
Torque |
250 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
249 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Recommended Fuel |
87 Octane |
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Fuel Injection |
Sequential multiport fuel injection |
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Oil Capacity |
5.5 quarts, with filter |
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Recommended Oil |
GF4, 5W-20 |
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Apr. 12, 2006