V-8 Powered Ford Ranger to take on Dakar 2014

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on July 29, 2013 at 10:30pm

http://wot.motortrend.com/mustang-powered-ford-ranger-to-race-at-da...

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Smith on July 29, 2013 at 10:50pm

I'm not impressed yet. Who is the driver I wonder?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on July 29, 2013 at 11:21pm

nobody I can remember the name's of or their past performance in South America,just say'n

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Permalink Reply by Jeb on July 29, 2013 at 10:52pm

Looks to be between an SST size and an F-150, also 4 wheel drive. Water cooled brakes ?

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Permalink Reply by will on July 30, 2013 at 12:28am

Water cooled Brembos on the rear caught my eye too, interesting...

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Permalink Reply by WJM on July 30, 2013 at 1:49am

Yes, interesting. Also one more thing to break.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on July 29, 2013 at 10:56pm

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Permalink Reply by Hendricus on July 29, 2013 at 11:39pm

Good looking Ranger. I think that's the shortest bed I've ever seen. Might fit a dirt bike TIRE, but that's about it!

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Permalink Reply by Hendricus on July 29, 2013 at 11:32pm

Thanks for sharing Mike.

Somehow I get the feeling efforts such as this one of Ford of South Africa, are not on par with factory efforts such as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F093I7qHv1s

I know its code for a Planeteer to have ZERO love for the X-Raid Minis, but I still enjoy learning about them. Winning Dakar means beating the X-Raid Minis. In the video the point is made that the Dakar is the biggest race of the year for them.

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Permalink Reply by Bricoop on July 29, 2013 at 11:35pm

I think the V8 is in for some trouble. Robby's V8 is north of 600HP. Even with the restrictor he's making more power than the unrestricted Ford. I think Ford should have put an Eco-boost in it and prove what its capable of.