Ford FR9
| Ford FR9 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A FR9 on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Roush-Yates Engines |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V8 engine, 90° cylinder angle[1] |
| Displacement | 5.9 L (5,870 cc)[2] |
| Cylinder bore | 106.172 mm (4.2 in)[3] |
| Piston stroke | 82.80 mm (3 in)[4] |
| Cylinder block material | Compacted graphite iron[5] |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum alloy[6] |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve, OHV, two-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Electronic Port Fuel Injection (EFI) (NASCAR Cup Series) Carburetor (NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series)[7] |
| Management | MES TAG-400i[8] |
| Fuel type | 260 GTX Unleaded provided by Sunoco (2009–2010) E15 Ethanol provided by Sunoco (2011–present)[9] |
| Oil system | Dry sump[10] |
| Output | |
| Power output | 550-950+ hp (410-708 kW) @ 9,000 rpm (depending on displacement.) |
| Torque output | Approx. 510 lb⋅ft (691 N⋅m) @ 4,900 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 500 lb (227 kg)[11] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 351 Windsor Small Block (1991–2008)[12][13] |
The Ford FR9 engine is a 5.87-liter, naturally aspirated, V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Ford Motor Company alongside Roush-Yates Engines for competition in NASCAR; starting in 2009. It was Ford's first purpose-built motor produced for oval track racing. The motor is still used today across NASCAR's top 2 divisions by a variety of teams including Penske Racing, Wood Brothers Racing, RFK Racing, Front Row Motorsports, Alpha Prime Racing, and Hettinger Racing.
Specifications
[edit]- Engine type: Ford V8
- Capacity: 5.87 L (358 cu in)
- HP rating (superspeedway / intermediate / dirt / road-street course / short tracks): 670 hp (500 kW) / 750 hp (559 kW) (2026 rules package)
- Max. RPM: 10,500 rpm
- Weight: 500 lbs. (227 kg)
- Oil system: Dry-sump lubrication
- Camshafts: Solid-roller camshaft
- Valve actuation: Shaft-mounted
- Valve springs: Wire-type
- Cylinder head: 2 valves (titanium) per cylinder
- Fuel injection: MES/NXP Semiconductors/Holley/Bosch 8x high pressure port injectors
- Fuel: 260 GTX Unleaded provided by Sunoco (2009–2010)
E15 Ethanol provided by Sunoco (2011–present) - Lubricants: 0w grade; Mobil 1 Extended Performance (ESP), Pennzoil Platinum, Valvoline Advanced Protection
- Block material: Compacted graphite iron
- Head material: Aluminum alloy
- Crankshaft: Billet steel
- Con rods: Forged steel
- Pistons: Forged aluminum alloy
- Intake systems: Single plenum - aluminum
- Electronic control unit: McLaren Electronics - TAG-400I
- Engine service life: 1,000 miles
- Gearbox: Sequential gearbox, h-pattern
Applications
[edit]- Next Gen Car (2022–present)
- Gen 6 (2013—2021)
- Car of Tomorrow (2007—2012)
- NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (2007—present)
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (2007–2018)
References
[edit]- ↑ "FR9: Ford's Historic New NASCAR Small Block". Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Roush Yates NASCAR V8 Crate Engine - Ultimate Crate". MotorTrend. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "We may have lost Robert Yates to cancer, but his memory lives on in engines like the Ford FR9 EFI V8, which was purpose-built by Roush Yates Engines for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup teams. Find out what went into making this 800 hp powerplant". Engine Builder Magazine. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "FORD FR9 EFI V8". Roush-Yates Engines. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Video: Discussing Ford C3, D3, And FR9 Engines With Roush-Yates". EngineLabs. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Ford Performance Parts FR9 NASCAR Cylinder Heads M-6049-E1". Summit Racing. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "NASCAR FORD FR9 ENGINE" (PDF). Atlas Copco. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "The Power Inside NASCAR® Fuel Injection" (PDF). DXP. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Sunoco Fueled for 15: Celebrating 15 Years of Fueling Victories". NASCAR. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "NASCAR Next Gen race car debuts, brings the sport into the 21st century". Motor Authority. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "KURT BUSCH'S FORD ENGINE". State Water Heaters. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "NASCAR Sprint Cup Engine - Ford's Sprint Car Resurgence - Open Wheel". HOT ROD Network. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
- ↑ "NASCAR Race Engines - Arms Race". HOT ROD Network. Retrieved July 31, 2026.