The Ford EX (informally known as the Ford Ex and Ford Extreme) is a

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created by the

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. It was first introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. The EX was built to be an

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Engine and Design

The EX is powered by a front-mounted, single overhead cam, 4.0-liter supercharged V6 gasoline engine, capable of producing up to (93.8 hp per liter) and of

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. It has a five-speed

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with

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(4WD), and large 33-inch tires. The design of the vehicle is spare, as it has no doors. The exterior is mainly composed of a durable chrome-molybdenum steel exoskeleton, advantageous for its off-road capability.

Media

* The EX concept was featured in the 2004 live-action film Thunderbirds. * The EX concept was featured as a playable car in the video games Ford Racing 2 and Ford Racing 3.

References

High resolution image of the Ford EXFord EX information at ConceptCarz.com
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