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formula-ford-ecoboost-laps-nurburgring-in-7-22
The [Lamborghini Aventador->ar100112] laps Germany's famed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 7:25.00, the [Ferrari Enzo->ke389] in 7:25.21, and the [Pagani Zonda F Clubsport->ar110900] in 7:24.65. What these cars all have in common is that they deliver more than 600 HP, but [Ford->ke31] have just proven that power isn't everything. Their unique [Formula Ford race car->ar116024] powered by Ford’s tiny [1.0-liter EcoBoost->ar131841] petrol engine managed to lap the 'Ring in an impressive 7:22, or in the 11th fastest lap ever at the Nürburgring’s famed Nordschleife circuit.
This very cool 1.0 liter engine delivers a total of 205 HP and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This is enough power to sprint the car from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds and up to a top speed of 158 mph. The vehicle completed the 20.832 km (12.94 mile) Nordschleife circuit at an average speed of 105 mph.
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