Sunday, July 5, 2009

Ford Harley Davidson F-150


The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 delivers a new standard of "custom cool," combining the smooth handling and legendary durability of America's best-selling truck with the authentic styling of Harley-Davidson, the industry leader in motorcycles.

This marks the 14th Harley-Davidson edition of an F-Series truck and latest in a line of Ford Harley-Davidson F-Series models dating back to 2000, which aim to appeal to customers who appreciate quality and unique details only this kind of collaboration can bring.

The successful collaboration between these two icons of the open road has produced eight F-150 models, as well as six Super Duty F-250, F-350, and in 2009, the first Harley-Davidson F-450 edition truck. The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is the first Harley-Davidson edition vehicle built off the award-winning new 2009 Ford F-150.

“This truck builds on the legacy of toughness that’s been the hallmark of the Ford F-Series brand,” said Matt O’Leary, chief engineer. “Now we’re giving customers more of everything they love with the best F-150 and the boldest Harley-Davidson F-150 ever – featuring a fully differentiated design, all-wheel-drive capability, 22-inch wheels and a knock-out interior.”

The exterior of the 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 offers a bold front fascia and six-bar shaped billet style grille and boasts specialized forged aluminum and Harley-Davidson® chrome badging. The truck will have a lowered appearance because of a fully integrated deployable running board.

Also standard are 22-inch low-profile performance tires – the largest in the F-Series lineup –
and Euroflange forged wheels with a polished and painted center wheel cap. The paint selection is classic Harley-Davidson – Tuxedo Black and the first Ford application of Lava, a deep maroon with three-color metal flake.

Specification

Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 262.4 in. Width: 95.7 in.
Height: 79.8 in. Wheel Base: 172.4 in.
Ground Clearance: 7.8 in. Curb Weight: 8226 lbs.
Gross Weight: 14500 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.4 in. Front Hip Room: 67.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Head Room: 41.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 68 in. Rear Hip Room: 67.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 41.8 in.
Maximum Seating: 6
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6.4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 350 hp
Max Horsepower: 3000 rpm Torque: 650 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 2000 rpm Maximum Payload: 6190 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 16000 lbs. Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 58.5 ft.
Fuel Data
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 38 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined)

Supercharged Ferrari F430


You would think that tuners wouldn't bother wasting their time with an extremely limited production model like the commemorative Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M which will be built in a mere 499 examples. Well, think again. As these leaked photo reveal, Novitec Rosso is getting ready to introduce a souped-up version of the Scuderia Spider 16M.

Though no official details have been released yet, word has it the Novitec Rosso has fitted a pair of twin superchargers to the Scuderia's V8 boosting output from 510HP to close to 700HP. Luckily, the German tuning house has limited the exterior changes to a set of black and yellow alloy wheels and the firm's trademark blacked out tail lights.

Standard Engine 4.3L V8
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders 8
Horsepower @RPM 490@8500
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy Not Listed
Combined Fuel Economy 11
EPA Class Two Seater
Number of Valves 32
Torque @RPM N/A
Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Battery Output N/A
Compression 11.3:1
Displacement 4308 / 263
Bore X Stroke 3.62x3.19
Cruising Range 276.1 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
Power to Weight Ratio 6.7
Final Drive Ratio No
Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged No
Electric HorsePower RPM N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP N/A