http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/05/f...h-1-0l-ecoboo/

A panel of 87 automotive journalists from 35 countries are responsible for choosing the world's best engines, and this is only the third time an automaker has managed back-to-back victories. Voters were impressed by the "Baby EcoBoost" engine's power output – 123 horsepower between 1,400 and 4,500 rpm, 148 pound-feet of torque from 1,400 to 4,000 rpm – and its compact size.

Currently, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost is offered in the European Fiesta, B-MAX, Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, and Ford plans to put the engine in the Transit Connect, Transit Courier, Tourneo Connect, Tourneo Courier, Mondeo and EcoSport in short order. In North America, the Fiesta will be the first vehicle to offer the 1.0L EcoBoost.

 

Pretty impressive for an econocar motor when you think about it. I recall reading where even Mercedes Benz, no slouch when it comes to engineering, is collaborating with Ford on designing a three banger.

 

From what I understand its less a collaboration and more a sharing of technology licensing. But yes indeed, this is an impressive engine and people are noticing!