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Ford Bronco July 9 Debut Date Is O.J. Simpson's Birthday
Motor1.com ^ | 06-15-2020 | Christopher Smith

Posted on 06/15/2020 11:17:20 AM PDT by Slicksadick

After years of teasing and months of delays due to coronavirus, Ford is finally poised to reveal its reborn Bronco. In an Instagram post from June 13, Ford confirmed the Bronco’s return on July 9. That will certainly be a big day for off-road fans, but it will also be a big day for someone else. July 9 happens to be the birthday of one Orenthal James Simpson. Yes, that O.J. Simpson.

For those who still don’t understand the correlation here, Simpson is a former NFL star...

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Humor; Sports
KEYWORDS: bronco; oj
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin

Give me the Scout II.


21 posted on 06/15/2020 11:46:56 AM PDT by wally_bert (Transmission tone, Selma.)
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To: Slicksadick
Q. What is the difference between OJ and John Elway?

A. OJ drove a slow white Bronco. Elway was a slow white Bronco

22 posted on 06/15/2020 11:47:22 AM PDT by FatherofFive (Islam is EVIL and needs to be eradicated)
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To: Slicksadick

Ice cold.


23 posted on 06/15/2020 11:48:51 AM PDT by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her. Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
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To: Red Badger

Dayum, Son!


24 posted on 06/15/2020 11:50:09 AM PDT by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her. Merry Christmas! In God We Trust!)
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To: frank ballenger
engine governors to make them go 20 mph top end.

The four-cylinder engine will probably bring that about without the need for a governor.

25 posted on 06/15/2020 11:51:43 AM PDT by CommerceComet (Hillary: A unique blend of arrogance, incompetence, and corruption.)
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To: Seruzawa

The Bronco is not a truck.

And what’s wrong with the Bronco not having an optional V8? This vehicle is in a class with the Jeep Wrangler. Which also doesn’t have a V8.


26 posted on 06/15/2020 11:58:39 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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To: Seruzawa
The new trend is turbo 4s and 6s ensuring poor engine life.

I'd almost agree, but the new API AP oil certification included a new specification specifically designed for turbocharged engines with their unusual temperature characteristics. I believe GM is about to release a new version of its Dexos certification that also covers turbocharged engines.

27 posted on 06/15/2020 12:08:09 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's Economic Cure)
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To: Seruzawa

It’s going to be a 2.7L Ecoboost. With 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, it’s more powerful than any stock v8 engine Ford put in a Bronco. Maybe later they will offer the larger ecoboost. Anyway, it looks like they are going with a throwback body style like the early bronco. Pics look OK, but I see some resemblance to the discontinued retro Toyota FJ Cruiser.

BTW, my truck has a turbocharged 6 cylinder. 370 HP, 800 lb-ft torque. The V8 Hemi was a major DOWNGRADE, and $8,000 cheaper.


28 posted on 06/15/2020 12:12:59 PM PDT by ETCM
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To: ETCM

And half the durability of a non-turbo.


29 posted on 06/15/2020 12:16:42 PM PDT by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL!)
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To: Slicksadick

So, instead of a Pinto’s exploding gas tank, this particular Bronco will decapitate two passengers at once when in a serious crash?

/yes, I’m going to Hell for that. :P


30 posted on 06/15/2020 12:17:19 PM PDT by Kriggerel ("All great truths are hard and bitter, but lies... are sweeter than wild honey" (Ragnar Redbeard))
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To: Kriggerel
/yes, I’m going to Hell for that. :P

And I'm joining you, because I laughed.

31 posted on 06/15/2020 12:18:30 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Redcitizen

It also coincides with Axe Handle Day?! If they would have picked another day...another reason would pop up...it was the XX anniversery of OJ’s 6 yard run during a game in HS...

Also National Strawberry Shake Day...Can’t do it..nope...


32 posted on 06/15/2020 12:21:40 PM PDT by abigkahuna (How can you be at two places at once when you are nowhere at all?)
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To: GreenHornet

You reference Al Cowlings — his birthday is tomorrow.


33 posted on 06/15/2020 12:22:19 PM PDT by Migraine
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To: Slicksadick

This thing would blow up sales records if they offered it with a V8.


34 posted on 06/15/2020 12:23:02 PM PDT by umgud
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To: Slicksadick

A free pair of gloves with every purchase.


35 posted on 06/15/2020 12:49:46 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Seruzawa

You make a good point but in my experience with all vehicles, the transmission always give out way before the engine.


36 posted on 06/15/2020 12:51:54 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: Slicksadick

OJ says: “No matter how you slice it the new Ford Bronco cuts the competition down to size”


37 posted on 06/15/2020 12:58:11 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: Slicksadick

38 posted on 06/15/2020 12:59:50 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: Seruzawa

The 2.7 ecoboost has been around a while now, and I don’t see any evidence to back up that claim. It’s a bronco, not a full size truck, and it’s built on the new Ranger chassis. I believe the Ranger is limited to 4 cylinder. If they come out with a Lightning or Raptor model, with either a v8 or the bigger ecoboost, I’m sure that will sell too, at a high premium. But that little 2.7 is still a lot of engine.


39 posted on 06/15/2020 1:04:27 PM PDT by ETCM
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To: dainbramaged

I’ve restored 5 of the older Bronco’s over the last 30 years, you can see that body style in the newer model. Good looking rig!


40 posted on 06/15/2020 1:12:15 PM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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