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• The FIA-Class Ford Ranger is developed around Ford's 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine.
• The bakkie features a wider chassis and cutting-edge BOS suspension, latest-generation gearbox, and aggressive all-carbon fibre bodywork design.
• Team line-up includes two-time Class T champion Lance Woolridge paired with Elvéne Vonk for the second season.
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The Ford Castrol Cross Country Team is entering an exciting new era in cross country racing with the debut of the all-new, purpose-designed and built FIA-class Ford Ranger produced by Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM).
Set to compete in the premier Production Vehicle category of the South African Cross Country Series (SACCS), the highly-anticipated new Ford Ranger will be the first vehicle in its class competing locally under the FIA's new international cross country regulations for turbocharged petrol engines.
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Power for the new FIA Ranger is derived from Ford's impressive 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine, which powers the exceptional Ford GT supercar, as well as the Ford F-150 Raptor in North America. The clean-sheet design is a significant upgrade from the current Ranger V8, which scored a debut victory in 2013, and clinched the SACCS Class T titles in 2018 and 2019 - along with numerous race wins and championships globally.
In this application, the EcoBoost engine has been optimised to meet the strict FIA regulations for the class that allow a maximum power output of 300kW. The twin-turbo engine boasts improved torque compared to the previous 5.0-litre V8 and produces around 600Nm in race trim.
