Ford's 1,200 hp Bronco Built for Arctic Rescue Missions
At the 2026 SEMA Show, Ford unveiled the one-of-a-kind Bronco Frostwarden concept for Arctic search-and-rescue operations. The vehicle is powered by the Megazilla 2.0 engine, delivering over 1,200 hp.
The Bronco Frostwarden is designed as an Arctic search-and-rescue vehicle, though such a mission does not currently exist. The concept is equipped with a supercharged 7.3-liter V8 Megazilla 2.0 engine featuring a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger and over 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
To navigate deep snow, the vehicle is fitted with 42-inch BFGoodrich tires, Weld wheels with beadlocks, 74Weld portal axles, Bilstein shock absorbers, a Dana 60 transmission, and a 10R100 gearbox from the F-Series Super Duty. Additional features include a winch, auxiliary lights, a spare tire mounted on the roof, and an external fuel tank.
The stated power output was achieved during tests using racing fuel under the SAE J607 standard. Separate figures for regular gasoline have not been released. The Megazilla 2.0 is not exclusive to the Frostwarden; the engine is also intended for racing projects and retrofitting classic cars.
The price of the engine and any potential kit has not yet been announced.
