Earlier this month at the 19th Annual Haltech Import vs. Domestic World Cup Finals at the Maryland International Raceway, the “Fearmont” – a turbocharged Ford Fairmont, blistered the track with round after round of eight-second passes. This noteworthy ‘79 Ford claims to be the worlds quickest 2V modular motor. Also said to be a driver car, the Ford is indeed impressive as it gets down the track.

Opposite to what some think, the term ‘modular’ doesn’t draw from the design on the engine but rather the plant practice involved in the production and manufacturing of this particular engine family. The Ford modular engine belongs to the overhead camshaft family of Ford Motor Company. First produced in the early 1990’s, it has been found in various Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford vehicles. Produced originally in Michigan, the first modular engine produced was the 4.6L 2-valve SOHC.

The 4.6L 2V “Fearmont”, boasts an 80mm Billet ETR-HO V2 wheel S400 unit, from Forced Induction. A Powerglide transmission backs up the combo and according to limited information found on the ’79, the Ford is riding on an 8.8 rear with stock suspension.

Driven by William Bryant, the Fairmont qualified 7^th leading into eliminations of the Street Fighter class at the WFC at MIR with an impressive 8.399 at 166.39 mph. The 2V scorched the track through four rounds of eliminations. During the semi-finals, the modular powered Fox was knocking on the door to the sevens when Bryant posted a pass of 8.006 at 169.21 mph. Bryant met up with James Kempf and his 1992 Honda Civic in the finals of the Import vs. Domestic Word Cup Finals, and despite the valiant effort, the Mod motor Fairmont couldn’t take down the Civic. Regardless, this ’79 Ford grabbed our attention and we believe it will yours as well. Prepare to be impressed and check out this video of the “Fearmont”, the worlds fastest 2V modular motor!