2012 Ford Focus Engine Details: 2.0-liter, Direct-Injected, 160-Horsepower
2012 Ford Focus Engine Details: 2.0-liter, Direct-Injected, 160-Horsepower
Ford has released details on the 2.0-liter four-cylinder that will serve as the standard engine in the 2012 Ford Focus. The new engine will feature direct injection and variable valve timing to help improve power and fuel efficiency. The new engine is rated at 160 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, compared to 140 hp/136 lb-ft in the current Focus. Equipped with the optional automatic, the new Focus is projected to deliver a 40 mpg EPA highway rating. The double-overhead-cam (DOHC) 2.0-liter will feature variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts, and thanks to direct injection, will feature a lofty 12:1 compression ratio. Those in corn-belt states may be interested in its E85 flex fuel capability. To reduce weight, the block, cylinder head, oil pan and pistons are all aluminum castings. More details on the new mill from the Ford press release after the jump. PRESS RELEASE ALL-NEW FORD FOCUS ACHIEVES FUEL EFFICIENCY WITH HIGH-TECH 2.0-LITER DIRECT-INJECTION I-4 ENGINE - All-new Ford Focus will be powered by a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter DOHC I-4 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), direct gasoline injection and E85 flex fuel capability that will deliver a projected 40 mpg highway - New 2.0-liter is one of the most powerful, fuel-efficient and refined engines in its class and one of the most advanced non-turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants Ford has ever offered - New engine reinforces Ford powertrain strategy that delivers on fuel economy leadership without sacrificing driving fun throughout its global offerings Rest of the article available at the link edmunds |
:cool: I'd love to have one to zip around in
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I want one. screw the fiesta. This will be way better for the price i think.
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'Build and Price' is suppose to be ready on FMC's website by the end of the month. If the sizing is right I think I am looking to pick a Titanium 5-Door Sports package next year (late). Although I hope maybe the Wagon may be available in near future. If the Wagon becomes available I will wait for it, but I am not holding my breath.
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Originally Posted by stangfoeva
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:cool: I'd love to have on to zip around in one
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Good job Ford.
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This just pummels the Cruze, even the 1.4L turbo model looks to be outmatched.
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Originally Posted by codeman94
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I want one. screw the fiesta. This will be way better for the price i think.
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Originally Posted by jsaylor
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This just pummels the Cruze, even the 1.4L turbo model looks to be outmatched.
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And regardless of their styling, focii (focuses? LOL) have been well built dependable little cars. My '99 cougar shares a lot of components w/ the first gen focus (it may be more zx2 than focus), and that thing is at 140k+ miles and still going strong
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Originally Posted by jsaylor
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Zip might be the best word for it. That engine is only 10hp down on the old SVT Focus unit, has just a hair more torque that engine, and has a wider/flatter torque curve too. It wont be bending the laws of physics anytime soon, but it should prove to be fairly spry. On a side note, if this were the base engine in the Fiesta hatch I might find myself a lot more interested in the littlest American market Ford.
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Originally Posted by Evil_Capri
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'Build and Price' is suppose to be ready on FMC's website by the end of the month.
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and thanks to direct injection, will feature a lofty 12:1 compression ratio |
The Fiesta seems like it would be just a bit too small for our family of four (kids are 6 and 7 and growing like weeds), but the Focus may be just the right size, with decent driving dynamics, and great mpg. I've been thinking about a 4 cyl manual trans Fusion, but the Focus may be a better choice, assuming it doesn't encroach too much on the base Fusions price.
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Not sure if people have seen this but there is already a $500 rebate on the Focus.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/experience2012focus/ Also there will be sport packages avail for SE and Titanium. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/25/f...s-se-titanium/ |
Originally Posted by uofh2005
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Not sure if people have seen this but there is already a $500 rebate on the Focus.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/experience2012focus/ Also there will be sport packages avail for SE and Titanium. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/25/f...s-se-titanium/ |
build and price is up!!!!!!
decently pimped Titanium sedan or hatch for $25,000... but that's mustang territory. i was able to build one up to 27,900... its was awesome, but ouch. |
I priced out a Focus sedan the way I'd order one, basically an SE with manual transmission, the sport package, and winter package, and it came to just a few hundred dollars under $20,000. Pretty pricey for a car in this segment, and for our family of four, I'd almost rather have a base manual transmission Fusion for the same money. If rebates and X-plan pricing allow me to get the above spec'ed Focus for $16-17k, I'd seriously consider it, but IMHO Ford needs to drop the MSRP by at least $1000.
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