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T3 More Power and the Looks to Match
Staff, Friday November 23, 2001.
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Ford’s stunning new range of T-Series vehicles has hit the streets, with race-bred looksbo and stunning new performance levels to match.
The muscular new T3 range is powered by a stroked version of Ford’s legendary
5-litre V8, with capacity out to 5.6 litres. Power and torque are also increased, from 220 kW to 250 kW and 475 Nm to 500 Nm.
Styling of the new range mirrors the power beneath the bonnet, with front fascia and rear spoiler on the TE and TS modeled on the aerodynamic package fitted to Ford’s XR8 Supercars. Eighteen-inch wheels and low profile, high performance tyres are now standard across the range.
The T-Series family retains its three-car range ? the TE50, TS50 and long wheelbase TL50.
“The T-Series now has the looks to turn heads and the power and torque to back up its image,” says Tickford Managing Director David Flint.
“The widely-acclaimed chassis remains unchanged, while the added horsepower makes for an even more exciting drive.”
Mechanicals
The TE50 and TS50 are now available with the choice of manual or optional automatic transmissions. The TE50 employs an adaptive automatic transmission and TS50 owners have the unique Electronic Sports Shift (ESS) automatic gearbox, with steering wheel-mounted change buttons.
The TL50, which retains the less aggressive design of previous models, features the same driveline as the TS50. Automatic transmission is standard.
All three vehicles now produce 250 kW of power at 5250 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 4250 rpm, capable of accelerating the car from rest to 100 km/h in under six seconds.
The 5.6-litre V8 is built at Tickford using a tried and tested ?Windsor? block now boasting an all-new crankshaft, ported cylinder head with high performance springs and valves, billet machined connecting rods, lightweight pistons with fully floating pins, a revised camshaft profile, an 82 mm diameter throttle body, three-piece high flow inlet manifold and conical air cleaner with dedicated mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
Each ‘stroked’ engine carries a build plate signed by the Tickford technician who worked on it, signifying craftsmanship that goes further than any previous Tickford-enhanced engine.
In addition to the sports suspension package, a sports/luxury suspension is available on the TE50 and TS50, and standard on the TL50. The premium suspension incorporates Koni shock absorbers and variable rate rear springs, a retuned front stabiliser bar and ride height lowered a further 7 mm.
Exceptional braking is provided by a package consisting of 329 mm vented and grooved front discs with twin-piston calipers and 287 mm grooved rear discs.
An optional Brembo brake package is also available, featuring massive 355 mm cross-drilled and ventilated front discs and 330 mm cross-drilled and ventilated rear discs, all with four-piston calipers. The result is a comprehensive brake package well suited to performance driving.
High performance Dunlop SP 9000 245/40 ZR18 tyres complete the dynamic package. They are fitted to all-new five-spoke 18 by 8-inch alloy wheels on the TS50 and TL50, while the TE50 has multi-spoke alloys.
Supercar Design
The extra power and torque of the new T3 range is complemented by an aggressive new body design. The new look includes new front and rear fascias, a black mesh grille incorporating the Tickford logo, side skirts with T-Series badging, a deeper rear bumper with exposed exhaust and a choice of unique spoilers for the TE and TS.
The ground-hugging design mirrors the aerodynamic package of the Falcon V8 Supercar, giving the vehicles an athletic and dynamic look usually reserved for the front row of the grid on race day.
In the driver’s seat
The T-Series offers a luxurious driving environment featuring leather seats, Momo accessories, floor mats and an impressive CD/audio system.The TE offers customers a choice of three leather colour schemes ? red and black, blue and black and warm charcoal. The colour scheme extends throughout the interior, from the seats and door inserts to the matching leather Momo steering wheel and gear knob.
The TS features similar interior colour schemes to the TE, while the TL interior is available in a choice of warm charcoal or aubergine with new seats.
The TS and TL are fitted with the high series Falcon dash, featuring a unique instrument cluster with white fascia, automatic climate control and trip computer.
Audio in the TE is supplied by a 100-watt system with single-slot CD player. The TS boasts a six-stack 100-watt sound system, while the TL has a 200-watt, 11-speaker element system with six-stack in-dash CD.
Safe as Houses
T-Series owners will also now enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Ford’s DataDot security system. Each car will be sprayed with thousands of minuscule dots etched with lines of text that represent a compacted version of each T-Series’ vehicle identification number (VIN).
This advanced vehicle identification system will make it virtually impossible for professional thieves to alter ? or ‘rebirth’ ? a DataDot marked T-Series.
A fruitful partnership
“The Tickford-Ford partnership recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and this new T-Series is the ideal way to celebrate that milestone,? said David Flint
“We’ve come a long way since 1991, but our focus has remained on designing and building cars that are a joy to drive.
“The recent 220 kW power upgrade in XR8 was evidence of Tickford’s commitment to providing a true driver’s car.
?Now the new T-Series is a further step in that exciting journey.?
What Goes into the T-Series ‘Stroker’ Engine?
When Tickford decided to increase the output of the 5.0-litre Windsor engine, engineers had to make significant modifications to extract the maximum power improvement. They needed to make this additional power without resorting to boosting the intake air with a supercharger or turbochargers. The only alternative was to increase the stroke of the engine and in doing so, create a higher airflow throughput and thus increase performance.
To achieve a restroked engine, a number of parts needed redesigning:
Crankshaft:
The 5.0-litre crankshaft provides a 76.2mm (3.00 inch) stroke. The new crankshaft extends the stroke to 86.4mm (3.4 inch), increasing engine capacity to 5.6 litres. A girdle is fitted, interconnecting all of the main bearing caps to improve crankshaft and cylinder block rigidity and cope with the higher stress conditions of a longer stroke.
Connecting Rod:
As the stroke of the crankshaft is increased, it is essential the connecting rod and piston still remain within the bore dimensions of the carryover 5.0-litre block. As a result, the connecting rod is a new part with the big end to little end bore center distance revised and a new piston to suit. Additionally, the new connecting rod is an H section part machined from a billet for increased strength to cater for power increases.
Piston:
A new short skirt piston is used to provide clearance to the new connecting rod and is a low friction, high load design to take the increased gas pressures. Compression ratio is 9.6:1
Once the increased capacity and performance potential has been achieved through “stroking”, it then becomes necessary to match other components to the equivalent performance capability. This requires improving the airflow capacity of the intake and exhaust systems:
Camshaft:
For every revolution the engine now consumes 12 per cent more charge air because of the increase in stroke. The camshaft has been revised to increase valve opening duration, resulting in better airflow management into and out of the cylinders.
Cylinder Heads:
These are the same heads as used in the 220 kW engine with modified combustion chambers, increased valve sizes and 1.7:1 ratio roller rockers.
Intake Manifold:
A new manifold increases airflow into the cylinder heads
Air cleaner, throttle body and intake ducting:
Increased flow capability has been achieved by the adoption of a Mustang-style air cleaner with larger ducting and a significant increase in throttle body bore (up from 70 mm in the 220 kW engine to 82 mm in this application).
Exhaust System:
The ceramic coated tubular headers and 1.7-litre catalysts provide sufficient airflow capacity to match this engine’s output.
Synthetic engine oil and a standard fit engine oil cooler ensure the engine is protected in all operating conditions.
PRICING
Recommended retail pricing for the new T3 range of T-Series Fords starts at $57,350 for the TE50 manual, increasing to $84,500 for the long-wheelbase TL50.
TE50 Manual Automatic $57,350 $58,350 TS50 $66,950 $66,950 TL50 N/A $84,500 Options TE50 TS50 TL50 Premium sound * $1105 $749 Std Sat Nav (mono display) $2899 $2899 $3118 Sat Nav (colour display) N/A $5303 $5303 Sunroof $2300 $2300 $2300 Brembo brakes $5350 $5350 $5350 Koni suspension pack $1500 Standard Standard * Premium sound system incorporates an 11-element speaker system including subwoofer. Standard system on the TE50 incorporates a four-element speaker system. Standard system on the TS50 incorporates a six-element speaker system. T Series Specifications Vehicle Type – Four door sedan Engine data Engine type 5.6-litre OHV V8 Displacement 5605 cc Bore 101.67 mm Stroke 86.36 mm Compression ratio 9.6:1 Power 250 kW @ 5250 rpm Torque 500 Nm @ 4250 rpm 0-100 km/h 5.9 seconds Cylinders 90-degree V8 Head Cast iron Block Cast iron Intake manifold Aluminium alloy Crankshaft Nodular iron Valve gear Roller rockers (1.7:1 ratio) Inlet valve 49.3 mm 11.99 mm lift Opens 17 deg bdtc Closes 79 deg atdc Exhaust valve 39.4 mm 12.00 mm lift Opens 64 deg btdc Closes 22 deg atdc Valve lifters Hydraulic Pistons Lightweight with fully floating pin Connecting rods High-strength billet Injection Sequential multipoint fuel injection Ignition Coil pack Transmission TE 50 TS 50 TL 50 Availability Manual or automatic Manaual or automatic Auto only Type Heavy duty Tremec T-3650 five-speed manual transmission BTR LE97 adaptive shift four-speed automatic transmission Ratios 1st 3.37 2.39 2nd 2.00 1.45 3rd 1.32 1.00 4th 1.00 0.68 5th 0.62 – Rev 3.77 2.09 Final 3.45 3.45 Fuel Economy City cycle 15.0 litres/100 km (manual) 15.8 litres/100 km (automatic) Highway cycle 9.0 litres/100 km (manual) 10.4 litres/100 km (automatic) Fuel tank capacity 68 litres Fuel grade Premium unleaded Suspension TE 50 TS 50 TL 50 Front Fully independent double wishbone front sports suspension with 28 mm front stabilizer bar Fully independent double wishbone front sports suspension. Koni 82 series shock absorbers. 27.5 mm stabiliser bar Fully independent double wishbone front sports Suspension. Koni springs. 27.5 mm stabiliser bar Rear Fully independent double wishbone rear sports suspension (IRS). Fully independent double wishbone rear sports suspension (IRS). Koni 82 series shock absorbers. Fully independent double wishbone rear sports suspension (IRS). Koni springs Brakes Front 329 mm x 28 mm grooved rotors Twin piston calipers Three-channel ABS (manual) Four-channel ABS (automatic) Rear 287 mm x 16 mm rotors Twin piston calipers Three-channel ABS (manual) Four-channel ABS (automatic) Optional Brembo brake package: Front 355 mm x 32 mm cross-drilled rotors Four piston calipers Three-channel ABS (manual) Four-channel ABS (automatic) Rear 330 x 28 mm cross-drilled rotors Four-piston calipers Three-channel ABS (manual) Four-channel ABS (automatic) Wheels and Tyres Front Multi-spoke 18 × 8-inch alloy wheels Five-spoke 18 × 8-inch alloy wheels Five-spoke 18 × 8-inch alloy wheels Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres 245/40 ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres 245/40 ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres 245/40 ZR18 Rear Multi-spoke 18 × 8-inch alloy wheels Five-spoke 18 × 8-inch alloy wheels Five-spoke 18 × 8-inch alloy wheels Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres 245/40 ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres 245/40 ZR18 Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres 245/40 ZR18 Dimensions TE 50 TS 50 TL 50 Exterior: Overall length 4956 mm 4956 mm 5140 mm Overall width 1872 mm 1872 mm 1872 mm Overall height 1452 mm (manual) 1452 mm (manual) 1453 mm 1450mm (automatic) 1450mm (automatic) Wheelbase 2793 mm 2793 mm 2919 mm Front track 1566 mm 1566 mm 1566 mm Rear track 1546 mm 1562 mm 1546 mm Front overhang 950 mm 950 mm 950 mm Rear overhang 1214 mm 1214 mm 1214 mm Interior: Front headroom 991 mm 991 mm 991 mm Front legroom 1081 mm 1081 mm 1081 mm Front shoulder room 1523 mm 1523 mm 1523 mm Rear headroom 978 mm 978 mm 1004 mm Rear legroom 986 mm 986 mm 1074 mm Rear shoulder room 1517 mm 1517 mm 1509 mm General: Kerb weight 1715 kg (manual) 1730 kg (manual) 1775 kg 1720 kg (automatic) 1735 kg (automatic) Luggage capacity 528 litres 528 litres 528 litres Turning circle 10.9 metres 10.9 metres 11.3 metres Turns lock-to-lock 3.1 3.1Subscribe to Fords News feed.
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