Ford had already developed a V10 for trucks, a larger 6.8-liter unit, but that engine and this one share little beyond the brand name.
The experimental 351-cubic-inch (5.8-liter) unit was based on Ford's aluminum 4.6-liter Modular architecture, stretched by two cylinders and featuring DOHC heads derived from the Cobra R.
It was less than four inches (100 mm) longer than the V8.
The team had to use two ECUs because Ford didn't have a single one that could control the odd-firing V10.
A T56 six-speed manual sends power to a 9-inch rear axle.
Despite never making it to production, Ford has kept the car and clearly cared enough to restore it for future generations.
Perhaps the best part is that nobody has to explain to accounting why they're building it this time.
