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interestingly the engine in the M600 is based on the Duratec engine in our 3.0 !
Duratec Based V8s
In the US market, the 1996 to 1999 Ford Taurus was offered in SHO (Super High Output) form which brought a 3.4-litre V8. Interestingly, this engine was jointly developed with Yamaha but it employs several Duratec V6 components – for example, its bore and stroke dimensions are identical. The V8 uses a dual-stage intake system that helps achieve 175kW and 312Nm. Unfortunately, this engine was hampered by camshaft related reliability problems.
There is also rumour that the Duratec based V8 is now used - in extensively modified form – under the bonnet of the Volvo XC90. With displacement increased to 4.4-litres, the XC90 engine puts out 232kW/441Nm. Note that this is one of the few V8 engines which is designed for transverse mounting. It also uses 60-degree opposed cylinder banks – a sure indication that the Duratec V6 is hiding beneath it all...
Duratec Based V8s
In the US market, the 1996 to 1999 Ford Taurus was offered in SHO (Super High Output) form which brought a 3.4-litre V8. Interestingly, this engine was jointly developed with Yamaha but it employs several Duratec V6 components – for example, its bore and stroke dimensions are identical. The V8 uses a dual-stage intake system that helps achieve 175kW and 312Nm. Unfortunately, this engine was hampered by camshaft related reliability problems.
There is also rumour that the Duratec based V8 is now used - in extensively modified form – under the bonnet of the Volvo XC90. With displacement increased to 4.4-litres, the XC90 engine puts out 232kW/441Nm. Note that this is one of the few V8 engines which is designed for transverse mounting. It also uses 60-degree opposed cylinder banks – a sure indication that the Duratec V6 is hiding beneath it all...
No, it shares some features it's not based on it. I like the rumour line as it's common knowledge that it's that engine in the XC90. I guess that's a side effect of cutting and pasting out of articles from 6 years ago.
http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Duratec-Discovery/A...
http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Duratec-Discovery/A...
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