dosop 4x4 - FORD, which recently announced its participation with d-cab Ranger, similar to those circulating in the country. If interested in lowering Ranger in the competition, please peep this Ranger as inspiration. Mainly for the event smelling speed. This project fronted Ford South Africa, but the principal is fully supported, Ford Global. Neil Woolridge Motorsport is based in Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) who became executor of modifications, of course backed up by the Ford Motor Company in the United States.
Not an easy job to prepare the Ranger class Dakar event. "We use a special jig system in the production process, in addition, Ford SVT also involved in several sectors of the modification," said Neil Woolridge, who is also the team manager. SVT (Special Vehicle Team) is a specialized division of Ford is developing a high performance components, especially engines. They also make some special edition models of Ford, who so coveted taut car enthusiasts. Preparation of safety must meet the high standards of the FIA. Including the rollcage and the strengthening of the framework, as well as tubular construction is used. Understandably, on the other hand, most of the body panels are replaced special lightweight composites. So the original structure must be strengthened. 
Of the modifications made much deviated from the standard Ranger specs that we enjoy in Indonesia. Machinery for example, no longer uses common rail diesel 2200 cc, V8 petrol engine but plucked from the latest Mustang. Engine capacity of 5000 cc it is one of the best works of Ford and the SVT team. Capable of producing 349 hp (260 kW) at 4500 rpm and torque of 560 Nm at 4,100 rpm. Of far more violent than the diesel engine default. Even if the default engine can be upgraded, its resistance will undoubtedly lead to competition which is 8,500 km.
Moreover, most of the terrain is taken is desert, which require higher durability and performance. According to the analysis of multiple tester, the Ranger can actually compete with the big teams that advance vehicle use, but only when pitted gravel surface. New problems arise when facing the desert surface. That's where the top teams winning with a more sophisticated vehicle specifications.
It takes great strength of character engine on a wide rpm range, to conquer the desert surface is soft. Do not be surprised, despite the use of advanced V8 engine and efficient (with twin independent variable cam timing), when faced with the desert, still so wasteful. In normal racing conditions, could spend 28 liters per 100 km, but when faced with desert sand, slipped to 90 liters per 100 km! Do not be surprised the fuel tank capacity of 500 liters!
4x4 mechanism chosen course is also not standard. Dakar special face, they ordered 6 speed sequential gearbox from Sadev. Sadev is a French company which is specialized gearbox made for the benefit of off-road and rallying. Gearbox was mounted on a permanent 4x4 systems, which continue to power the front and rear axles, each of which has a limited-slip differential, also conforming competition.
Suspension necessarily have changed, when the original version using rigid axle rear suspension wear, and independent front, the Dakar version uses independent front and rear. Per device and supplied shock absorbers BOS engineering, another French company is also a specialist in off-road and rallying.
Unique braking system, the Brembo supplied, a global brand for business competition. Front and rear disc brakes competition use, but the back has a water cooler, which is often used in the WRC arena. Brake components so important, knowing, as in the desert, the Ranger can touch speeds of 170 km per hour. When remembering the words of Hiroshi Masuoka, the most daunting in the desert, because the contours of the road can suddenly change. So it took a powerful braking system.
Engine
Picked from FORD Mustang sports car. With a capacity of 5000 cc 8-cylinder V format, this engine produces 349 hp and 560 Nm of torque. Including modern V8, because the features twin independent variable cam timing and 32 valves (4 valves per cylinder). The selection, preparation, installation, and tuning machines are fully supported by the Ford SVT (Special Vehicle Team).
Body
Made of special composite materials, including carbon fiber. While this is similar to the original, this Ranger body much more easily. The problem, though equipped rollcage and a series of additional tubular structure, the weight is not much different from the standard, which is 1,975 kg.
Cabin
Cockpit view similar vehicles off-road competition in general. Racing seats, functional buttons that are easy to reach, as well as indicators of the engine and a GPS. Which is not visible is the air conditioning system is used. Understandably, the Dakar rally took place in the middle of the desert sun.
Rim - Tire
Special battle in the desert, mounted rally-style wheels, 16-inch Evo Corse wrapped in Michelin tires as wide as 245 mm.
Specifications FORD RANGER D-CAB
Base Ford Ranger T6 4x4 Double Cab
Rules FIA / ASO T1
Aluminum Engines Ford 5.0L-4V V8 with Twin Independent
Variable Cam Timing
Magneti Marelli ECU
Power 260 kW (349 hp) at 4500 rpm
560 nm of torque 4,100 rpm
Rotation: 5500 rpm
Fuel consumption 90L / 100 km on the surface of the sand
28L / 100 km in the usual way
Full Body Composite
Independent front and rear suspension
BOS Sokbreker pair on each wheel
Antiroll bar
Rear brakes - Brembo Water Cooled
Home - Brembo Air Cooled
Fuel Cell (fuel tank) 500 L
LSD front differential and rear axle
Steering Sadev
Electrical GEMS
GKN Driveline
Evocorse-rim 16-inch tires - Michelin 245 / 85-16
Top speed: 170 km / h
Weight of 1975 kg
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