Straight-six Engine
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company of Australia |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–present |
| Configuration | straight-six engine |
| Displacement | 3984 cc (243 cu in) |
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head alloy | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Unleaded Autogas |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Power output | 156 kW (209 hp) (E-gas) 182 kW (244 hp) 190 kW (250 hp) 195 kW (261 hp) 240 kW (320 hp) (Turbocharged) 270 kW (360 hp) (Turbocharged) 270 kW (360 hp) (Turbocharged) 310 kW (420 hp) (Turbocharged) |
The current I6s are all DOHC engines with VCT. They are a development of the SOHC I6s produced between 1991–2002, which in turn are a development of the 4.1L push rod flat-tappet I6 Straight 6, known in Australia as a "250 Crossflow", which in turn are a development of the 144Cid Mustang Straight-6.
Common specifications to all I6s
Bore: 92.26 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke: 99.31 mm (3.9 in)
Displacement: 3984 cc
Number of valves: 24
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