Ladies and Gents: The ECOBOOST May 22, 2008, 05:32:16 PM http://www.drivingenthusiast.net/sec-ford/FMC-engines/6m35d-ecoboost/index.htmhttp://www.drivingenthusiast.net/sec-blog/categories/fordEngineEcoboostFamily/index.htmlQuoteThis interesting new engine will be available in 2009 in the Lincoln MKS and MKT, the Ford Flex, the new F-150, and the 2010 Taurus (SHO?). It only makes 340-350 HP, and it's not intercooled. But it does make ~340 torque and the torque curve is very flat. It's been shown and discussed only with a 6-speed automatic at this point, although further transmissions are a possibility. Although Ford is not talking any further details, it's interesting to note that Ford has started to use a new automated manual dual-clutch 6-speed transmission in Europe behind a meager 4-cylinder engine. An advanced and much higher capacity version of that same type of transmission (although from Getrag) is used in the new Mitsubisho Evo X MR - and it's rated there at 340 torque. That'd make a nice SHO transmission!I'm curious to see what they'll do with this new 6.2L v8 now.... Quote Selected
Ladies and Gents: The ECOBOOST Reply #1 – May 22, 2008, 05:37:35 PM You know you live in a golden age when a 350hp 3.5L is an 'only'.:burnout: Quote Selected
Ladies and Gents: The ECOBOOST Reply #2 – May 22, 2008, 06:49:17 PM LOL Right. I want to see one in the next gen T-bird....based on the fox platform of course. :) Quote Selected