Ford has confirmed the first production applications for its smallest-ever EcoBoost engine at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The 1-litre 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine is destined for three models in Ford’s European product range – first the Focus, followed by C-MAX and then the all-new Ford B-MAX.
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The new 1.0-litre engine is the latest addition to Ford’s global family of EcoBoost engines, which currently range in capacity from 1.6 to 3.5 litres globally. Downsized EcoBoost engines feature turbocharging, direct injection and other technologies and replace larger engines with no loss of performance and with lower fuel consumption.
Ford will introduce two versions of the 1.0-litre engine in the Focus in Europe in early 2012 with 100PS and 120PS and 5-speed and 6-speed manual transmissions respectively. Ultimately, this all-new engine will be made available in Ford models in North America, China and in other regions.
“By offering the Focus with an advanced small-displacement petrol engine Ford is not only making a major statement on how serious we are about engine downsizing – it also shows the strength of our development and engineering capabilities. To produce a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with such impressive performance and fuel economy is a clear example of our commitment to be class-leading in fuel economy,” said Graham Hoare, Executive Director, Powertrain, Ford of Europe.
The 1.0-litre capacity, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine will be the smallest engine currently produced by Ford. Ford says that it delivers power and performance to rival a traditional 1.6-litre petrol engine while emitting less than 120g/km CO2 in the Focus.
Developed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in the UK, this direct-injected EcoBoost engine features a new compact, high performance turbocharger design. It also features an exhaust manifold cast into the cylinder head, which lowers the temperature of the exhaust gases and enables the engine to run with the optimum fuel-to-air ratio across a wider rev band, according to Ford.
Ford also claims that a “split cooling” system reduces fuel consumption by warming the engine more quickly and – unlike the larger EcoBoost engines – cast iron has been selected for the block, reducing the amount of energy needed for warm-up by up to 50% compared with aluminium.
“The 1.0-litre EcoBoost is one of the most advanced engines Ford has ever produced and makes use of so many innovative techniques and technologies that it’s difficult to keep count,” says Hoare.
“It has always been Ford’s strategy with EcoBoost technology to look at every single detail in our relentless pursuit of improving fuel economy without compromising performance, and this new engine demonstrates that philosophy perfectly. The net result is an engine that we’re sure will surprise and delight our customers.”
Further technical details of the new Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre engine will be provided closer to market launch across Europe in early 2012.
