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4 unusual facts about Ford Cologne V6 engine


Ford Straight-6 engine

When Ford launched the third generation Fox body Mustang in 1979, the original engine line up included the Cologne V6.

Ford Taunus V4 engine

Since the engine mounts and gearbox connections are identical between the Ford Cologne V6 engine and the V4, some vintage V4 Saab 96s were modified to take a V6, for rally racing, although this dramatically changed the weight distribution and steering characteristics.

Ford Vulcan engine

It replaced the Cologne 2.9 engine (to which it is not related) as the base V6 in the Ranger.

Inlet manifold

Ford VIS (Variable-resonance Intake System) - on their 2.9-liter 24V Cosworth (BOB) based on the Ford Cologne V6 engine in the later model Ford Scorpio.



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