So, in 1977, Ford decided it was time to make a change to the engines in those vehicles, and after years of development, they introduced the Ford Essex V6 engine in 1982.

Ford Ranger buyers are another potential target for the 3.7-liter V-6, when production of Ford’s compact pickup ends in 2011. Ford also says it will be the most fuel-efficient engine in the segment.

Supervan 4.2 is actually a little less powerful than the 2022 version, going from a 1,973-hp (1,471 kW) four-motor arrangement to a 1,408-hp (1,050 kW) three-motor configuration for Pikes Peak.

Ford introduced the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 in 2020 in the Super Duty truck lineup. The 7.3-liter Godzilla is a naturally aspirated gas engine that targets the best horsepower and torque in its class.

Ford's SuperVan 4.2 takes on Pikes Peak with spectacular results. Home; ... which used the same chassis and a 650hp 3.0-litre supercharged V6 Cosworth engine of the type seen in F1 cars of the time.

About a year ago, Ford revived the Supervan with an absolutely audacious 2,000-hp quad-motor electric bullet of a Supervan 4. It's now reworked the van into a 1,400-hp ultra-aero 2.0 version aimed ...

Ford has just rolled out an updated version of its electric performance van concept, now known as SuperVan 4.2, just ahead of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The van will participate in ...