What engine is a Boss 260?
The Boss 260 was a 5.4-litre 90-degree V8 engine which was introduced in the Ford BA Falcon XR8 in January 2003. The Boss 260 V8 engine was a member of Ford’s Modular V8 engine family and closely related to the 5.4-litre Barra V8 engine that was also introduced in the Ford BA Falcon.
How much HP does a Boss 260 have?
Engine and mechanicals
| Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 L Barra 240T IT (petrol) | 240 kW (320 hp) | 450 N⋅m (330 lb⋅ft) |
| 5.4 L Barra 220 V8 (petrol) | 220 kW (300 hp) | 470 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) |
| 5.4 L Boss 260 V8 (petrol) | 260 kW (350 hp) | 500 N⋅m (370 lb⋅ft) |
Is the Boss 260 a Barra?
Each engine in the new range, known as Barra, comprises multi valves, overhead cams, an electronic throttle, coil-on-plug ignition and variable valve timing (except for the XR8 engine, which is known as the Boss 260). And there’s more Ford firsts in the Barra 240T’s turbocharging and intercooling.
What engine is in a XR8?
Ford Falcon (BF) XR8 Specs With the Falcon (BF) XR8 has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code Boss 260. This engine produces a maximum power of 354 PS (349 bhp – 260 kW) at 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 500.0 Nm (368 lb. ft) at 5250 rpm.
What’s the difference between Boss 260 and Boss 290?
Whereas the Boss 260 V8 engine had a compression ratio of 9.52:1, the Boss 290 was fitted with high performance pistons that had domed tops to raise its compression ratio to 10.5:1. As a result of its high compression ratio, the Boss 290 engine required 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
What makes the Barra engine so good?
The dual-overhead-cam Barra has become a hugely popular engine in Australia because of its massive horsepower potential and bulletproof strength, making it ideal for high-horsepower builds. There aren’t many other engines out there capable of such high power figures without an aftermarket block or head.
How much HP does a Boss 290 have?
The 290 part of the modern moniker refers to the standard power output of 290 kilowatts, converted to American horsepower, which is 388 ponies. In basic terms, the Boss 290 is a hybrid version of the American Ford powerplants.
How much oil does a Boss 290 take?
6.3 litres including filter.
Which Barra engine is the best?
At the top of the Barra, the range was the turbocharged 325T FGX Sprint. With a much more impressive output of 420bhp, this engine was placed in the Falcon FGX XR6 Turbo Sprint that was capable of reaching 60mph in 4.5 seconds thanks to a 10-second overboost system.
Which is better Holden or Ford?
To date, Holden has taken the top spot at Bathurst a total of 32 times. Ford while slightly less at just on 20 wins still draws comparison to Holden. In fact, in every V8 Supercars statistic available, Holden exceeds Ford in every category from number of wins to the fastest laps of the competition.
When did the Ford Boss 260 come out?
The Boss 260 was a 5.4-litre 90-degree V8 engine which was introduced in the Ford BA Falcon XR8 in January 2003.
What kind of engine does the BA Falcon XR8 have?
With the launch of the 2003 BA Falcon XR8 Ford has taken V8 performance one step further. The XR8 brings back one of Ford’s most famous engine names, BOss. The BOss 260 used in the XR8 is equipped with double overhead camshafts, high flow cylinder heads and stainless steel extractors.
What kind of oil does a Boss 260 take?
The Boss 260 V8 engine had a positive displacement internal gear oil pump with top seal rotors – commonly known as a gerotor pump – that was mounted on the front of the cylinder block. The Boss V8 engine required 10W30 GF2 engine oil.
What kind of engine does the Ford XR8 have?
The XR8 brings back one of Ford’s most famous engine names, BOss. The BOss 260 used in the XR8 is equipped with double overhead camshafts, high flow cylinder heads and stainless steel extractors. The XR8 is easily distinguisable by the power buldge on the bonnet.