Ford reveals Frostwarden Bronco with 1,200 hp Megazilla 2.0 engine

Ford has unveiled the Frostwarden, a one-off Bronco built for search-and-rescue work, rated at 1,200 horsepower. The vehicle was revealed at the SEMA show and is powered by Ford's new Megazilla 2.0 supercharged V-8 crate engine.

The Frostwarden is a heavily modified Bronco. Its engine, the Megazilla 2.0, is a supercharged V-8 that Ford sells as a crate engine, meaning a complete unit that owners and builders can fit into their own vehicles. Ford has put it into a vehicle designed for rescue missions in harsh conditions.

A rescue build with a crate engine

One source describes the Frostwarden as what happens when Ford puts its full effort into a Bronco. The build pairs that power with an extreme search-and-rescue specification, though the sources do not list every modification.

The reports do not give a price, a production plan or a release date. Ford has not said whether the Frostwarden will be built in any number beyond the single prototype shown at SEMA, and the sources do not say whether it will be sold to the public.

What it means for buyers in India

For Indian buyers, the Frostwarden is not a vehicle that can be bought at present. The Bronco is not sold as a new model in India, and no Indian price or launch has been announced. Enthusiasts who follow the Megazilla engine may still watch for whether Ford makes it available as a crate engine for conversions.

What is not yet known

The sources do not say how much the Frostwarden costs to build, who will use it for rescue work, or whether Ford plans further versions. Ford has not yet said more about its plans for the vehicle.