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#76 of 115 Re: What's Up? [mistr] by akirby

Apr 30, 2007 (6:04 am)

Replying to: albook (Apr 29, 2007 10:33 am)
I didn't say that the 3.5L wasn't powerful enough. For me it would be fine but having a V8 or (more likely) twin turbo 3.5L option would satisfy the media and would be a good PR move.

#77 of 115 Re: What's Up? [akirby] by albook

Apr 30, 2007 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Apr 30, 2007 6:04 am)
Where is this twin turbo coming from?
I bet Ford has made the Flex able to hold a V8...

#78 of 115 Re: What's Up? [mistr] by baggs32

Apr 30, 2007 (6:50 pm)

Replying to: albook (Apr 30, 2007 3:32 pm)
Where is this twin turbo coming from?
 
The latest Lincoln concept, named the MKR, has the "Twinforce" twin turboed Duratec35 in it. According to the link I provided it is going to be in a Lincoln someday soon. It is direct injected and makes 415 HP and 400 ft-lbs of torque.
 
If you read Ford's press release on the Duratec35 they state that it was developed with turbocharging in mind as well as other technologies like hybrid and so on. It is a very versatile engine, according to them, and capable of much more than 265 HP which is what you're seeing in their vehicles now to start off with.
 
There is also rumor of a bored out Duratec37 to be available in the Lincoln version of the Flex, yet to be named, which we should see at an auto show next year I guess. I would guess that one will deliver roughly 300 HP out of the box. A simple google search for the Flex at the auto show will likely take you to an article describing both future models.

#80 of 115 Re: What's Up? [baggs32] by akirby

May 01, 2007 (6:23 am)

Replying to: baggs32 (Apr 30, 2007 6:50 pm)
The Twin Turbo 3.5L has also been running around Detroit in a F150 for several months now. This engine is also supposed to replace the 4.4L Yamaha V8 planned for the MKS.
 
More power than a V8 with better fuel mileage.

#81 of 115 The big question (Lincol Flex) by albook

May 02, 2007 (3:51 pm)

Can Livcoln do it? Can they build a real Lux SUV competitor that is as appealing as the Enclave? I don't know. That MKX is looking a little shabby...

#82 of 115 Re: The big question (Lincol Flex) [mistr] by baggs32

May 03, 2007 (9:45 am)

Replying to: albook (May 02, 2007 3:51 pm)
Can Livcoln do it? Can they build a real Lux SUV competitor that is as appealing as the Enclave?
 
Seeing that the as yet to be named or seen Lincoln version of the Flex will be roughly the same size as the Enclave, have a larger engine, and more luxury features (most likely) I'd say yes. The design has been said to be more "curvy" than the Flex according to articles I've read so we'll just have to wait and see.

#83 of 115 Re: What's Up? [gregg_vw] by blacklab4

Aug 13, 2007 (12:10 pm)

Replying to: gregg_vw (Apr 28, 2007 3:00 pm)
Will the Flex be available in the early summer? June 2008?

#84 of 115 Re: What's Up? [blacklab4] by akirby

Aug 13, 2007 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: blacklab4 (Aug 13, 2007 12:10 pm)
That's the rumor.

#85 of 115 Re: What's Up? [akirby] by blacklab4

Aug 13, 2007 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Aug 13, 2007 6:14 pm)
Do you think late summer or early fall? What is your opinion? Thanks

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