Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has spent more than two years and 29,000 engineering hours designing, validating and releasing its new generation F6 and V8 engines - the 310kW F6 and the Boss 315 V8.

"For the first time in the history of our company the turbo six and V8 engines were designed in parallel' Ford Performance Vehicles General Manager Rod Barrett said.

'Our latest generation of engines deliver the ideal combination of real world performance, driveability and fuel efficiency.

"Power and torque have increased across both engines, while improvements to engine refinement and fuel efficiency are also key components of the new FG range."

4.0-litre turbo charged DOHC 24 valve in-line 6 engine

FPV has developed its 310kW F6 engine to deliver more power, more torque and improved engine efficiency.

Featuring a new strengthened piston and conrod assembly and a complete re-calibration, the new F6 310 is Ford Performance Vehicles' best in-line turbo six-cylinder package yet.

Maximum power has increased by a massive 40 kW to 310 kW at 5500 rpm and is matched by a peak torque of 565Nm at 1950-5200 rpm, (up 15Nm from the previous F6 270 engine).

To obtain this significant increase in performance, the inlet and exhaust systems have been re-designed and the camshaft timing revised.
Increased turbocharger boost pressure and a new, bigger intercooler also play a key role in delivering more power, more torque and improved performance feel.

The compression ratio has been reduced from 8.7:1 to 8.47:1 to allow optimum compromise between turbo boost and spark timing, resulting in improved overall engine efficiency and driveability.

A new, higher efficiency Garrett turbocharger ' developed specifically by FPV ' features a larger compressor wheel, different compressor housing and an upgraded wastegate specification.

Maximum turbocharger boost pressure has increased to 0.91 bar, or 13.3 psi.

The new larger intercooler reduces unnecessary losses in the intake and allows for a higher air intake pressure. Additionally, an improvement in heat rejection allows lower intake manifold air temperatures in all conditions.