Ford 1.0 ‘to get 177bhp’
2/22/12, 05:14 PM
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Ford 1.0 ‘to get 177bhp’
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/261456/
Ford’s extraordinary new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine could soon be available in high-performance Fords, with a power output as high as 177bhp.
The tiny three-cylinder engine is likely to feature twin sequential turbocharging to boost its output from an already impressive 123bhp to as much as 177bhp – an unprecedented figure for such a small engine.
“It’s a stretch, but possible,” said Gunnar Herrmann, the vehicle line director for the Focus, in which the three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine will shortly make its debut.
Ford is believed to have a functioning prototype of a high-output version of this engine already. It is thought to be using an electric supercharger in the role of the small turbocharger, which hands over power to another turbocharger from the 1.6-litre Ecoboost engine.
The 1.0-litre unit is tipped for use in a performance version of the Focus positioned some distance below the forthcoming 247bhp Focus ST.
Herrmann also confirmed that, by 2015, the 1.0-litre Ecoboost will have entirely replaced Fordís normally aspirated 1.6-litre, four-cylinder motors in most regions of the world.
In the UK, the 1.0-litre Ecoboost will supplant the non-turbo 1.6-litre this year.
“We know there might be some resistance from customers asked to go from a 1.6 to a 1.0,” said Herrmann, “but only until they drive it.”
Ford’s extraordinary new 1.0-litre turbocharged engine could soon be available in high-performance Fords, with a power output as high as 177bhp.
The tiny three-cylinder engine is likely to feature twin sequential turbocharging to boost its output from an already impressive 123bhp to as much as 177bhp – an unprecedented figure for such a small engine.
“It’s a stretch, but possible,” said Gunnar Herrmann, the vehicle line director for the Focus, in which the three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine will shortly make its debut.
Ford is believed to have a functioning prototype of a high-output version of this engine already. It is thought to be using an electric supercharger in the role of the small turbocharger, which hands over power to another turbocharger from the 1.6-litre Ecoboost engine.
The 1.0-litre unit is tipped for use in a performance version of the Focus positioned some distance below the forthcoming 247bhp Focus ST.
Herrmann also confirmed that, by 2015, the 1.0-litre Ecoboost will have entirely replaced Fordís normally aspirated 1.6-litre, four-cylinder motors in most regions of the world.
In the UK, the 1.0-litre Ecoboost will supplant the non-turbo 1.6-litre this year.
“We know there might be some resistance from customers asked to go from a 1.6 to a 1.0,” said Herrmann, “but only until they drive it.”
2/22/12, 06:27 PM
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So a turbo and a supercharger? IIRC, VW had this years ago but refuses to bring it to the U.S. due to its high cost. Even when it'll get ridiculous MPGs.
Maybe Ford will give it a try
Maybe Ford will give it a try
2/22/12, 06:59 PM
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2/23/12, 05:17 AM
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Probably, it will all be a 1.0 liter hybrid AWD (flat motors at each wheel) snooze fest, but thats a long long time away.
Still I agree with this being a snappy little engine that would be great in the Fiesta.
And to put this in perspective, this little 1 liter engine is making more power than when Ford revived the Muscle car with the 160 horse 5.0
Still I agree with this being a snappy little engine that would be great in the Fiesta.
And to put this in perspective, this little 1 liter engine is making more power than when Ford revived the Muscle car with the 160 horse 5.0
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2/23/12, 05:24 PM
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2/23/12, 09:53 PM
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No torque, just need more gears.Admittedly I'm all for save the manuals but I think once you get beyond 5 or 6 gears in a tranmission and the first seven of those are for acceleration its time to let the calibration engineer handle the shifting duties.
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