Ford is developing a new range of inline-4, V6 and V8 engines that employ what it calls Twin-Force technology, a term it has trademarked but basically means an engine that uses twin-turbocharging as well as direct injection. The first Twin-Force engine to go to production will be a 3.5 litre V6 that’s set to debut in the upcoming Lincoln MKS.
A DSG-style self-shifting manual gearbox from GetRag called Power Shift is also in the works to go with the Twin-Force engines, a combination that Ford says will deliver diesel-like fuel economy from petrol engines.
The prototype Twin-Force engine in the Lincoln MKR Concept shown earlier this year made 415 horsepower and 542Nm of torque, giving an idea of what kind of power the production engines will be putting out.
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twin turbo ?
mmm… not really understand the twin-force mentione above..
having 2 turbocharger?
probably one small turbo and one big turbo???
I hope the engine doesn't use petrol like drinking beer just like the other american ones
twin force sounds strong. i think i get wat it means. but need to see more detail then only will understand deeper. is twin turbocharging means the combination of turbo and supercharger? if is true. i really want to see how it works and how's da performance.
Twin Force means the two ideas of incorporating twin turbocharging and direct injection. The fuel economy should be better meaning less overall strain on the engine.
Diesel like fuel economy really can be achieve by high pressure direct injection like the one Honda I-VTECi did,basically an I-VTEC engine with direct injection which can get the a/f ratio up to 45:1 ultra lean combustion..
I think twin force means twin petrol consumption. Ewww!
wow… this engine is so cool!
emm???
twin force coupled with power shift, will be good!!!
quite confusing….
long time ago there are twinturbo, 1 each for each bank of cylinder..
if i'm not mistaken, BMW has 2 stage turbo for its 3series coupe,
a smaller for low RPM and a larger turbo for its higher RPM
VW has employed a supercharger + turbocharger
whats now from Ford ?
Hope all these tech would not only provide oomph but also REDUCE FC!
Our environment are deteriorating…
If people continue to exploit the environ, human decendants might have to go Botanical garden to see trees…
IMHO, i believe VW supercharger+turbocharger work in this way.. reduce FC!
twin force might means,
2 soft turbo each bank (parellel)
or,
direct injection + torbos,(2 features)
well , soo ..not actually bombastic with the word 'twin force'.
What's the big deal? VW have been using this technology for years already… Direct injection turbo (FSI Turbo), Twin chaging direct injection (TSI – abit recent), and DSG Gear box….