http://blog.caranddriver.com/ford-wo...-turbocharged/

 

I like that, smaller motors but with more cylinders. I can understand the need for smaller motors to meet CAFE and other standards, but I think four bangers much over 2 liters just start getting kind of rough and unrefined, even if the necessary hard numbers can be squeezed out of them (turbocharging).

Small sixes, on the other hand, have intrinsically better NVH levels, especially in that 2-3 liter range where a "small block" six would really stand out, especially in higher range models in the Mercury/Lincoln range. Having had an old Probe GT, with an uber-sweet little 2.5 V6, I can certainly attest to the aural joys of just such a motor.

 

Maybe they'll be using this for the SUVs as an entry engine?

Doesn't it seem kinda large/powerful for the focus/fusion size? Especially when you can use the 1.8 and 2.0 ecoboost in the 200-250hp range for them.

Unless, as you stated, they intend to use it in Lincoln exclusively.

Any ideas?

 

I think I read somewhere that the next generation F-150 will be powered by three new EcoBoost engines (2.5L, 2.7L, 3.0L).

 

Doesn't that seem a little excessive?

 

It makes since considering new CAFE standards.

 

If people buy a truck to haul and don't need the thirst or brawn of the V8, then yes, it does. Clearly there's a market for people buying V6, full-size pickups. Not to mention, the V6 of today can outperform the V8 of a decade ago, so why not use that to your advantage. GM and Chrysler are scrambling to fill the void in their lineups to take some of the sales they are losing to Ford right now in the pickup segment.

 

Well with that said, why not go with a high output turbo 4?

And when will someone put a **** small turbo diesel in a small pickup?

 

Honestly, I can see that coming in the near future if the trend continues. Unfortunately, I think perception is what kept it from happening now. Remember a few years back when GM was mulling the idea of the EcoTec turbo in the G8 and Camaro? Perception killed it IIRC. You'd probably see a similar response. If Ford proves itself with the Ecoboost V6 and the 3.7, then continues to downsize and reduce weight, then a Turbo I4 is a real possibility in 2015 and beyond.