Ford Starts Production of Panther 2.0 Diesel Engine in Argentina; Engine Powers the Ranger in Brazil

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 21/02/2025 at 22:12

O novo motor Panther 2.0 turbo diesel se destaca pela economia de combustível e eficiência, entregando 170 cv e 40,9 kgfm de torque, enquanto o Lion 3.0 V6 foca em potência bruta, com 250 cv e 61 kgfm. Além disso, o Panther 2.0 pode futuramente equipar outros modelos, como a van Transit, ampliando sua aplicação na linha Ford.

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Ford Took An Important Strategic Step In South America By Starting The Production Of The Panther 2.0 Turbo Diesel Engine In Argentina. This Engine, Which Powers The Medium Pickup Ranger, Marks The Expansion Of The Manufacturer In The Region And Strengthens Its Presence In The Commercial Vehicles Market.

The Production Of The Panther 2.0 Is Part Of A Robust Investment Of US$ 660 Million In The General Pacheco Plant In Argentina By Ford. This Amount Financed A Complete Modernization Of The Factory, Which Now Operates With Cutting-Edge Technology, Reinforcing Production Capacity And Optimizing The Production Of The New Generation Of The Ranger.

Of This Amount, US$ 80 Million Was Exclusively Allocated For The Restructuring Of The Engine Factory. As A Result, General Pacheco Has Established Itself As A Strategic Production Center In South America, Responsible For Approximately 70% Of The Production Intended For Export.

The New Panther 2.0: Efficiency And Power

The Panther 2.0 turbo diesel engine Already Equips The Ford Ranger, Offering A More Efficient And Economical Option For The Pickup. It Complements The Lion 3.0 V6 Engine, Which Is Aimed At Those Seeking More Power And Torque. — The Panther 2.0 Turbo Diesel Engine Already Equips The Ford Ranger, Offering A More Efficient And Economical Option For The Pickup. It Complements The Lion 3.0 V6 Engine, Which Is Aimed At Those Seeking More Power And Torque.

The Panther 2.0 Is A Turbo Diesel Engine With Four Cylinders, Capable Of Delivering 170 Horsepower And A Torque Of 40.9 Kgfm. Its Engineering Focuses On Fuel Economy, Ensuring A Balance Between Performance And Efficiency, A Competitive Differentiator For The Ranger.

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The Impact Of The New Engine Line On The Production Of The Ranger

The Expansion Of The Engine Line Directly Impacts The Production Of The Ranger, Which Has Been Gaining Ground In South America. In 2024, The Model Became One Of The Two Best-Selling Pickups In The Region. With The Increase In Production, The Expectation Is That The Pacheco Plant Will Reach 70,000 Units Produced In 2025, A 15% Increase Compared To 2024 And Nearly 30% More Than In The Year Of The Launch Of The New Generation.

This Production Increase Also Generated New Job Opportunities, Boosting The Argentine Automotive Sector And Strengthening Ford As One Of The Leading Manufacturers In The Region.

Ford Aiming For Leadership In The Segment

Ford Has Ambitious Plans For The New Ranger. With The Modernization Of The Factory And The Local Production Of The Panther 2.0 Engine, The Manufacturer Aims To Consolidate Its Leadership Position In The South American Pickup Market. Its Main Challenge Is The Toyota Hilux, Which Currently Dominates The Segment.

Another Strategic Point Is The Possibility Of Expanding The Panther 2.0 To Other Models. There Are Indications That It May Equip The Transit Van, Currently Manufactured In Uruguay And Still Using The EcoBlue 2.0 Engine Imported From Europe. This Would Further Strengthen Ford’s Presence In The Region.

With This Strategic Movement, Ford Reaffirms Its Commitment To Innovation And Quality, Offering More Efficient Vehicles Prepared To Meet The Needs Of The South American Market.

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José Olimpio

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01/03/2025 07:47

Certamente mais um motor super, mega blaster moderno com correia dentada interna de borracha, banhada a óleo? Não é possível.

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Sergio amaral

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27/02/2025 19:21

Resta saber se estes 2 governos,Nrasil e Argentina continuarâo ma politica automotiva

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Ford Starts Production of Panther 2.0 Diesel Engine in Argentina; Engine Powers the Ranger in Brazil

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