Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles have collaborated to release the 2011 Harley-Davidson F-150, which is the most powerful and most capable model in the history of the collaborations so far. The truck is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces a 411-horsepower, 434lb-ft of torque and up to 9,300lbs of towing capacity. The exterior of the 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 features a bold new front fascia with a six-bar billet-style satin chrome grille. The headlamp housing is tinted darker, with matching tinted rear taillamps as well. [LeftLaneNews]
Motor Trend and Road&Track have decided to run a test between all of the sports coupes for what turns out to be a very interesting rivalry. Some of these sport coupes are the CTS-V Coupe, Audi RS5, BMW M3 and the Ford Shelby GT500. Video after the jump. More»
Word has it that the new Ford Focus could be powered by a turbocharged petrol engine along with an electric motor that is mounted on the car’s rear axle. The upcoming Focus RS will use Ford’s 2.0-liter Ecoboost petrol engine that is capable of churning out 250hp of power to spin the front wheels, while it will couple with an electric motor setup mounted on the rear axle. The advantages of the setup are many including enhanced performance that comes from the high-torque electric motor. [Autocar]
A total of five Lincoln Concept models will be offered for sale by Ford Motor Company at the RM’s Sports & Classics of Monterey auction on August 12th, 2010. The proceeds raised through the sale will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Children’s Center, an organization that is based in Michigan, USA. The five Lincoln concept models are 2004 Aviator SUV, 2005 MKS sedan, 2003 Navicross coupe crossover and the Mark X, which was a hardtop-convertible proposal for Lincoln’s version of the Ford Thunderbird. [CarScoop]
Ford has recently released the production video of Ford Focus RS500. In case you didn’t remember, this limited edition hatchback uses a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that produces 350 hp and 460 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 265 km/h with 0 to 100 km/h comes in just 5.6 seconds. Watch the video after the break. More»
When 2011 Ford Fiesta owners pick up their new car, they will receive a special USB drive that contains a short video presentation. Plugging it into the car’s USB port will give them a 19-minute video tour of the car’s features. When plugged into a computer, users will be given the option to install a Fiesta Community app, which allows them to engage with Ford, their dealer, and other Fiesta enthusiasts. The 2011 Ford Fiesta is priced at approx. $13,320 for the basis model, and the price for models that offer Sync will begin at around $16,320. [Ubergizmo]
