The 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition has a Triton V8 supercharged engine that has a power output of 450 hp and 500 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition is the most powerful Ford F-150 since the 2004 Ford SVT Lightning. The 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition will be produced by the Tecstar Automotive Group.
Tecstar Press Release:
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that its Tecstar Automotive Group has entered into an agreement with Ford Motor Company for the production of the 450-horsepower 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition pickup truck.
Under this agreement, Quantum's Tecstar Automotive Group and Ford will produce the 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition pickup for sale in early 2008.
Tecstar, in conjunction with Ford, will manufacture limited volumes of this specialty truck that was designed by celebrity hot rodder and television personality, Chip Foose, to bring the boulevard cruiser spirit to America's favorite truck. The Ford F-150 Foose Edition is based on the Ford F-150 FX2 Sport model that brings street-truck appeal to the bold FX4 off-road model.
"We are excited to add Ford as a new customer for our second stage manufacturing business through this creative collaboration between Ford and Chip Foose," said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum.
About Quantum:
Quantum, a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in powertrain engineering, system integration and manufacturing of packaged fuel systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications including fuel cells, hybrids, alternative fuels, hydrogen refueling, new body styles, mid-cycle vehicle product
enhancements and high performance engines and drive trains for OEMs and consumers of aftermarket parts and accessories. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Quantum also develops and manufacturers advanced lithium-ion batteries through its partner, Advanced Lithium Power.
Quantum has product commercialization alliances with General Motors, AM General and Sumitomo. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors, Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, SunLine, Yamaha, AeroVironment, and the U.S. Army.
