Science is about testing the limits of our own understanding of the universe, about testing our surroundings, and answering tough questions, like “What would happen if you paired a 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine with a standard pitching machine?” If your answer was somewhere along the lines of, “You would create the best pitching machine ever and also possibly a weapon.” then you’d be largely correct. In the name of science and to answer just that question, Ford and action star Dolph Lundgren teamed up to put the EcoBoost® engine to the test on objects that aren’t built to handle such power. Who said science isn’t fun?
Your average pitching machine can throw balls up to 90 mph, which is a good enough challenge, but the EcoBoost®-powered Ballistic Ball Launcher can shoot balls in excess of 200 mph, straight through three layers of drywall. Perhaps EcoBoost® technology wasn’t meant to be given to objects not equipped to handle it. Some safe places to look for the EcoBoost® engines would be inside members of the Ford lineup. Whether you’re looking for a Ford Truck, a Ford SUV, or a Ford Sedan, there’s an EcoBoost®-available model that’s sure to tick all the boxes on your list.
If the video above has piqued your interest, we at Babbit Ford feel compelled to say, “Do not try this at home.” That said, however, you can experience the superior power and efficiency that come with the EcoBoost® engines that are available throughout most of the Ford lineup. Come see us in our Flagstaff showroom to speak with someone from our sales team about what you need out of your vehicle, they’ll be happy to set you up with the model that calls your name the loudest.