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Ford's sports division, Ford Racing, adapted the Bronco model to function as a specialized rescue vehicle for snowy conditions, equipping it with a powerful engine exceeding 1,217 hp. This vehicle was named Frostwarden and was displayed at the SEMA Show, the world's largest automotive customization fair, held in Las Vegas, USA.

The Frostwarden serves as a demonstration of the Megazilla 2.0, which Ford itself describes as the most powerful replacement engine ever produced by an automaker. This engine is sold new and complete so that tuners can install it in other vehicles.

The project concept was developed inspired by heavy vehicles used in rescue operations in icy environments. Under the hood is a 7.3 V8 engine, which features a mechanical compressor, generating over 1,217 hp and 138.3 kgfm. Its base is the Godzilla V8, used in Ford's heavy-duty trucks in the US, but it has been enhanced with reinforced block and pistons, higher capacity injectors, and a 3.0-liter Whipple Gen 6 compressor.

This power represents almost double the force of the first Megazilla, which was introduced in 2022. For comparison, the Bronco Sport, which is the only Bronco sold in Brazil, has 253 hp.

Ford Racing plans to start selling the Megazilla 2.0 next year, targeting tuners in the United States. The Frostwarden, however, is an exclusive unit and will not be put on sale.

To support this high power, the suspension was complemented with specific Bilstein shock absorbers and a 74Weld system that raises the wheel hubs (known as portal axles), resulting in a significant increase in ground clearance. The assembly also includes 18-inch beadlock wheels, 42-inch BFGoodrich tires, and Dana reinforced axles.

In terms of external equipment, the vehicle features metal bumpers, a front winch, auxiliary LED headlights, a roof-mounted spare tire, and additional fuel tanks. Internally, the finish combines black and yellow colors, featuring carbon fiber details and references to the Megazilla 2.0.

Michael Goodwin, a member of Ford Racing Parts and recognized as the creator of the Megazilla, stated that the Frostwarden is a deliberately extreme concept, created by enthusiasts who seek to push power, purpose, and capability to their maximum limits.

The Sentra, a mid-size sedan known for being a more traditional vehicle and which was discontinued in Brazil in July, has been transformed into a high-performance sports model in the United States.

On Wednesday, the 28th, Nissan presented the Sentra Spec-V Concept. This concept features a 2.0 turbo engine that generates 304 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, and incorporates several components taken from the GT-R supercar.

This concept car serves to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Sentra SE-R, a sporty version that captured enthusiasts in North America. It will be exhibited at the Sema Show, the main automotive accessories and tuning fair in the US, which will take place in Las Vegas between November 3rd and 6th.

In the standard version, the Sentra's 2.0 engine is naturally aspirated and produces 151 hp. However, in the concept version, it was equipped with a Garrett G25 turbocharger, front intercooler, JE forged pistons, and Carrillo connecting rods, along with other internal reinforcements. These modifications raised the wheel-measured power to 304 hp, doubling the original output.

The transmission system includes a six-speed manual gearbox and an automatic locking differential, both sourced from the Juke Nismo RS, the sporty version of the compact SUV. The assembly is complemented by a lighter engine flywheel supplied by Centerforce.

The brakes were inherited from the GT-R Nismo, featuring Brembo six-piston calipers and 39 cm discs in the front, and four-piston calipers with 38 cm discs in the rear. Other supercar elements given to the concept include the rear spoiler and Recaro front seats.

Aesthetically, the Sentra received a widened body kit, an air scoop hood, a side-exit exhaust system, and 19-inch Nismo forged wheels mounted with Yokohama Advan tires.

To optimize track performance, the suspension was enhanced with front shock absorbers that have external reservoirs, stiffer springs, and new stabilizer bars.

Despite its advanced features, Nissan clarifies that the Sentra Spec-V is strictly a concept car and will not be available for commercial sale. According to Kim Less, Vice President of Aftermarket and Customer Loyalty for Nissan in the Americas, such projects function as a way to inspire fans and demonstrate the potential that can be achieved with models like the Sentra and the Z.