The Ford 427 FE Model Engine was intentionally built for endurance racing. The frame is large but lightweight for better performance. It weighs between 120 and 195 pounds depending on the materials it is constructed from. The rear is raised for better airflow (supersport motorsports). The engine is present in Thunderbolt, Galaxy and Fair Lane (Ford Motor Co). This engine has the ability to reach a speed of 185 miles per hour. It also has overhead cams that make the engine move faster. It would cost around $10,000 on the highest end and $20,000 on the low end. Production of the engine began in the early 1960s. The 427 FE engine was used in military and US NAVY SEALS (super motorsports) boats. And it had a thin wall with a casting technique and Ford's Co. wanted to make all of their engines as light as possible. The FE engine weighed about 650 pounds before Ford reduced the weight, so it was about 600 pounds. But all of Car Co.'s other competing engines weigh over 700 pounds. The 427 was in the Ford Galaxy, Fair Lane, Mercury Cougar, Cyclone, Meteor, Marauder, Monterey ...