Ford Enters 2014 Dakar with Two V8-Powered Ranger Pickups that Return...2.6 to 8.4 MPG!
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Ford Enters 2014 Dakar with Two V8-Powered Ranger Pickups that Return...2.6 to 8.4 MPG!



Team Ford Racing has announced it will enter two Ford Ranger pickups in the 2014 Dakar rally-raid that will take place January 5-18 in South America. Built in South Africa by Neil Woolridge Motorsport, the two Ranger racing pickups will be driven by Argentine Lucio Alvarez and South African Chris Visser.

Based on the 4x4 Double Cab version of the Ford Ranger, the Dakar-prepped pickups have full composite bodies and are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine developing 349 hp at 4,500 rpm and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque at 4,100 rpm.

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