Ford Barra Engine
The Barra engines are a family of straight 6s and V8s used by Ford Australia since 2002. The inline 6 is unique to the Australian market and developed and manufactured in Geelong, Victoria. It was first introduced as a "Barra" in the BA Falcon. The V8s are built in Windsor, Ontario by the Ford Motor Company and are shipped to Australia. Production of the straight 6 is scheduled to continue until at least 2016, with no word regarding the cessation or continuation of production of this motor post 2016.
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