Ford announces release of 1.0 liter Eco-boost

[mr7confused]

I flinched at first, in my head Ford=Trucks. I thought this was a 1liter truck, but no. just thought it was interesting, ecoboosted 1 liter...

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20068514-48.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

 

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Boost in 1.0L engines is not exactly something new to me. Back in 2002 there were some versions of the Fiesta using a supercharged 1.0L engine made in Brazil and also exported to Colombia and Venezuela. But that engine, despite being a 4-cylinder, was too much simpler, had even a 2-valve head layout. As far as "truck" goes, I doubt this new Ecoboost would go into anything larger than a Transit Connect or the South-African Ford Bantam, not real trucks but the closest this thing can get in a commercial vehicle application.

 

[CJ Hungus]

Hmmm interesting

 

[tleach17]

I would be interested in that if I were commuting a long way. I just wish they would get off there ass and put a small diesel in one of these cars. A 1.6L Turbo diesel in a fiesta would get 65-70 MPG.

 

[NMRam]

Why would I want a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder that puts out the same power and gets the same mileage as the 1.6 liter 4 cylinder but will surely cost a premium?

Doesn't make much sense to me...

 

[Darkanion]

Why would I want a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder that puts out the same power and gets the same mileage as the 1.6 liter 4 cylinder but will surely cost a premium?

Doesn't make much sense to me...

It makes sense if you don't think about it...

 

[NMRam]

Sure........EcoBoost=WIN, in spite of what the facts of the matter would imply!

 

[Nick The Great]

I'd be curious to see what it's like.

 

[Darkanion]

Sure........EcoBoost=WIN, in spite of what the facts of the matter would imply!

EXACTLY! NOW you're understanding the method to their madness!

Smaller motor = Charge the customers more!

 

[tleach17]

I think it will get better mileage than the 1.6L. It will probably get another 5 MPG's. Its not much but the automakers have to raise their MPG average before 2014. Therefore more of these style cars will be coming out.