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12-21-2012, 04:27 PM
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Ford’s tiny but feisty 1.0-litre EcoBoost
Interesting - http://media.ford.com/news/fords1lit...ingcircuit.htm
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12-21-2012, 05:54 PM
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I recently saw a test on a Focus with that 1.0 Ecoboost engine on 5th Gear, a UK car show.
They tested it in a drag race with the same car that had the 1.6 liter engine. It blew its doors off and got 58 mpg on the highway. I understand it is comng to the US in the Fiesta in the spring.
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12-21-2012, 07:54 PM
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Amazing what a properly sized turbo charger can do. Get it sized right and no issues with lag. Tons of torque.
I don't think it's a hybrid, drschemel, but I may have missed something in my reading of the article. Looking at it, it appears to be a good match of power to weight and, more importantly, extremely good cornering abilities. Well done, Ford. I wonder what it could do with Sabine Schmitz behind the wheel?
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12-23-2012, 11:40 AM
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12-23-2012, 01:00 PM
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Most of these turbocharged "downsizing" gas-engine concepts that have been sold here in europe for the last years only match their milage numbers on paper/in manufacturers test cycles and not in real life. If you use the horsepower/torque the consumption is far off, the comparable diesels are somewhat better in that paper/real life comparison.
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12-23-2012, 01:49 PM
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Thats very impressive. Ford continues to win me over. Just get a new designer. Their cars and trucks imho look like 10lbs of crap in a 5lb bag. But dam they are good. And GM can s my d with all their BS lately. I hate to say. I may become a Ford guy in the future. Still holding out for my bowtie. Kinda like being a Cubs fan ....
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12-23-2012, 02:06 PM
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I have never really been much of a Ford fan until recently, but I drive a 2010 fusion, for my work vehicle and it is a good little car, aside from all the cheap plastic. Then again, that is most cars today. The new Ecoboost engines are pretty impressive and Ford has put a lot of time and money to develop this technology. I just am waiting for Obama to come out and take credit for it.
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12-23-2012, 04:28 PM
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YMMV, literally.  Quote:
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Previous: 1993 Prostar 205 Red 1998 Closed Bow Ski Boat, Ford 351, 310 hp, Acme 4 blade, Perfect Pass SG. FAQ Tyler Ski Club To me, this forum is about love of inboard boats. It is about the sharing of information and, on a good day, some humor. It is not about post count, brand of boat, or any other superfluous labels that lend themselves to a false sense of superiority. Please, respect one another, try to pass on accurate information, and keep your eye on the ball. Last edited by east tx skier; 12-23-2012 at 04:31 PM.
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12-23-2012, 05:08 PM
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I've always sort of liked Fords. I have a 2005 Expedition 5.7 and a 2001 Lincoln LS 4.0. The Expedition tows the boat just fine and goes like hell in the snow. For what it is, a decent ride for not that much money. It has some warts but I still like it. The LS only takes high octane so is just as expensive to drive as the Expedition. I don't get rid of the car because there is nothing wrong with it. I'm always amazed when I change the oil on the car as there is next to zero rust. I work from home and my wife works less than a mile away from our house; otherwise I'd have to look at getting a "commuter" to replace the car.
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