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Ford Motor Co. is retaining its good impression regarding its new well mannered Ford engines. Ford’s new 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V-6 engine was named by Ward’s Auto World as one of “Ward’s 10 Best Engines.” Additionally, for the third time now, the automaker’s 4.6-liter, 3-valve V-8 also emerged as one of the best Ford engines in the automotive realm.
This is an exceptional accomplishment and a testament to American made engine and powertrain development process. The 3.5-liter engine class is one of the most competitive in the industry, so it is high praise to have Ford’s new engine stand out and be among the 10 best in the industry.
Ward’s 10 Best Engines is an annual commendation of the 10 ‘best’ vehicle engines by Ward’s Auto World magazine. Said commendation, which has started in 1994, chooses the ‘best’ auto engines by taking into account power and torque output, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels, technical relevance and basic comparative numbers.
For 2007, the 10 best engines were Audi 2.0 L I4 FSI turbocharged DOHC, BMW 3.0 L I6 N52B30, BMW 3.0 L I6 N54B30, DaimlerChrysler 5.7 L V8 Hemi Magnum, Ford 4.6 L V8 Modular, DaimlerChrysler 3.0 L V6 Bluetec Turbodiesel, Ford 3.5 L V6 Duratec 35, Mazda 2.3 L I4 DISI turbocharged DOHC, Nissan 3.5 L V6 VQ35DE, and Toyota 3.5 L V6 2GR-FSE.
Ford’s new 3.5-liter V-6 engine is rated at 265 horsepower on 87 octane regular grade fuel. Said engine gives car occupants a powerful yet comfortable ride with less wallet pain at the pump. The engine is incorporated to the new Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX crossovers, and Lincoln MKZ sedan which went on sale since October 2007.
One of the most successful Ford engines in their current lineup, which is now produced at Lima Engine Plant in Lima, Ohio, was designed to evolve and be compatible with direct injection and turbocharged direct injection technology. Further, said intention is also open to the possibility of improving power and torque output.
Ford’s 4.6-liter V-8, on the other hand, uses the 3-valve technology for improved power, fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. This engine is powerplant of choice integrated to GT and Shelby GT Ford Mustang auto parts. It is also designed to blend with Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and Mercury Mountaineer. The 5.4-liter V-8 also complemented Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition parts accessories, and Ford F-Series parts. Also, the 6.8-liter V-10 complements the power and performance of F-series Super Duty.
It is nice to see an American made engine listed in the top 10 best made car engines in the world. It proves Detroit is working on technologies to catch the foreign competition. Anytime we see such widespread useage of an engine, we also see the quantities of used engines such as this go up. Increased supplies in the used engine recycling market are very well priced and generally have low mileage, with the bulk of them being removed from wrecked cars.
That being said, the most ethical and elite engine suppliers have the power to be the first to access the supplies of said engines. This is one of the main reasons GotEngines.com outperforms the competition, they are considered the cream of the crop in the engine replacement field. Call 1-877-268-0664 for a free consult with an engine specialist. Use our GotEngines.com Blog as a source of automotive engine knowledge.
