Turbo Rodding: Ford to Show 1934 Hot Rod with 400HP EcoBoost V6 at SEMA

The motto "there's no replacement for displacement" that cursed characterized the US auto industry for decades seems to be losing its fad nowadays. Even classic hot rods like Ford's 1934 model are prime candidates for some modern tech under the hood. In a joint venture with Detroit Street Rods and Experi-metal, Ford has dropped its new 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 that delivers a hefty 400 horsepower and 400 ft.-lb. of torque into a 1934 coupe that will be officially revealed at the SEMA show next week.

"The decision to use the EcoBoost engine for our powertrain on this project was an easy one in that it gave us the opportunity to combine the iconic '34 Ford sculpted body lines with the advanced technology of the EcoBoost powerplant," stated Robert Smith, president of Detroit Street Rods. "The result is the perfect hot rod marriage of advanced technology for power and legendary automobile design."

This is the first time that Ford has used its new V6 turbo on a rear-wheel drive model but not the last as the EcoBoost engine will find its way under the hood of the F-150 pickup truck late next year and hopefully, on the Mustang also.

Ford Previews 2009 SEMA Show Custom F-150s with Teaser Renderings

Together with the modded 2010 Mustangs and Lincolns, Ford will also be represented by a variety of customized F-150 pickup trucks at next week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Among the tuned proposals revealed by Ford today is a real-life version of Mattel's Hot Wheels vision of the 2009 F-150 created by Superlift and a low-rider stylized variant with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine crafted by K-Daddyz Kustomz. More details and photos after the jump.

Ford F-150 Project Cars at SEMA in Detail [from the Official Press Release]

2009 Ford F-150 by K-Daddyz Kustomz

The crew at K-Daddyz Kustomz has applied their street influence with a touch of urban luxury to this Ford F-150. Staying true to their "In Your Face" style of building, this truck boasts 24-inch wheels with a radical air bag suspension. The custom two-tone paint grabs your attention while remaining classy. And in case you really need to get there quickly, the 5.4-liter supercharged engine will deliver. Whether drawing crowds at a show or turning heads on the boulevard, this F-150 plays for keeps. After all, it's Built Ford Tough.

2009 Ford F-150 by Malibu Customz

Malibu Customz has taken their talent for customization and accented it by teaming up with world-renowned artist Mickey Harris to create the 2009 "Freedom Truck" as a tribute to all the people who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces.

2009 Ford F-150 by Superlift

Superlift Suspension Systems has been manufacturing superbly engineered off-road suspension systems for two- and four-wheel-drive trucks for 35 years. Superlift has taken that experience and applied it to Mattel's Hot Wheels vision of the 2009 Ford F-150. In doing so, they were able to take the F-150 to the next level in style, appearance and performance, while keeping as much detail as possible of the original 1:64 Hot Wheels die-cast model. Superlift has taken a pedestrian F-150 and transformed it into a toy that any man, woman or child would be happy to play with.

2010 Ford F-150 by Ford Vehicle Personalization

Project FX2 Sport 6.2L H.O. showcases the new Ford F-150, the Ford Vehicle Personalization Team, Ford Racing, Genuine Ford Accessories and Ford Licensed Accessories. Starting with America's best-selling full-size pickup for 32 straight years, the Vehicle Personalization Team delivers the new head-turning 2010 F-150 FX2 Sport production package.

The FX2 Sport package is available right now from your local Ford dealer and features a dark billet grille, unique headlamp treatment, monochromatic paint, unique wheels, custom step bars, a sporty deep front valance and sport captain's chairs with flow-through center console and floor- mounted shifter. Adding Genuine Ford Accessories such as the bed sport liner and Ford Licensed Accessories such as the Hard Color Matched Tonneau Cover, you can easily transform America's best-selling full-size pickup into a highly personalized vehicle.

This concept vehicle adds additional excitement by showing concepts presently not available on the FX2 such as the Regular Cab configuration and the power and towing muscle of a 6.2-liter H.O. powertrain. With its Red Candy tinted clearcoat exterior paint and Satin Gold graphics, this vehicle projects even more sport style.

In addition to the standard FX2 Sport package content, the show vehicle features concept equipment such as a black chrome billet grille, a Ford Racing rear dual exhaust system with black chrome tips, a lowering kit, a hood scoop and Satin Gold finishes on the wheels and towing hitch accessories. In addition to Trailer Sway Control, which is standard on all F-150s, this vehicle also features available F-150 options such as the Trailer Brake Controller and a navigation system. The result is Project FX2 Sport 6.2L H.O. – sport style that stands out from the crowd at the track, and powerful towing confidence to get you there and back.

2011 Ford Super Duty DeWALT Contractor "Concept"

The new 2011 Ford Super Duty is the ultimate tough truck on any job site. With all-new powertrains, upgraded capability and tougher-than-ever new styling, the rugged, durable and strong truck is a valuable member of any work crew. This custom DeWALT edition of the new Super Duty is designed to drive improved productivity and performance for the serious contractor with a host of innovative features and upgrades inside and out.

One of the most powerful enhancements is Ford Work Solutions™, the exclusive system from Ford that helps turn Super Duty into the ultimate mobile office and helps contractors effectively manage their tool inventories through Tool Link™ and Customized On-Board Storage.

Ford to Auction Mustang GT Concepts and First 2010 Shelby GT500 at Barret-Jackson

No, Ford is not auctioning its past and present as a last resort to obtain some cash. In fact, FoMoCo will actually donate the proceeds from the auction of the first retail 2010 Shelby GT500 and the two Mustang GT concept cars during the 7th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction on April 9-11, 2009, to charity. Specifically, proceeds above MSRP from the sale of the Shelby GT500 will be donated to The Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation while the two Mustang concepts will be auctioned to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The first retail 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 features a color scheme and equipment personally chosen by Carroll Shelby. The wild-Stang that features a Kona Blue finish with white stripes is powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that delivers 540-horsepower and 510 foot-pounds of torque.

As for the two Mustang GT concepts, the one-off coupe and convertible studies made their world debut at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit foreshadowing the all-new, retro-styled 2005 model year Mustang.

Geneva Show: Ford Iosis MAX Study Hints at new Focus and C-MAX

Pride of place on the Ford Geneva Show stand went to the Iosis MAX concept car that essentially previews the looks of the next generation C-MAX compact minivan that is due in 2011 as well as of the 2010 Focus. The four-seater MPV features a dramatic exterior and interior treatment based on a fresh interpretation of Ford's kinetic design form language.

"Our designers have stretched themselves beyond the two previous iosis concepts, and have applied to a MAV," said Martin Smith, Ford of Europe's Executive Design Director. "The iosis MAX proves that cars in the compact MAV class can have emotive, dynamic styling without sacrificing their traditional virtues of practicality or efficiency – something that the larger and revolutionary S-MAX has already demonstrated."

The Iosis MAX also showcases new door opening concepts, lightweight materials, advanced aerodynamics, and a preview of the European development of Ford's global EcoBoost petrol engine technology that will hit the market in 2010.

In particular, the Iosis MAX is powered by a 1.6-litre 180HP four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine from Ford's new EcoBoost engine family. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed PowerShift double-clutch automated manual gearbox with ratios tailored to deliver maximum fuel efficiency.

In addition, the concept features a new Auto-Start-Stop system which is also due for production in 2010. Ford claims that simulations predict that the concept vehicle could achieve CO2 emissions as lows as 125g/km.