Ford announces new 2.0 liter EcoBoost turbo
EcoBoost badging on the Ford Taurus SHO
Ford has announced a new 2.0 liter inline-4 EcoBoost (previously known as TwinForce) turbocharged engine that will begin sales in 2010. The 2.0 liter engine will feature turbocharging and Twin-Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT).
It will deliver power equivalent to a normally aspirated V6 engine but offer between 10 to 20 percent better fuel economy. No official power figures have been revealed yet but Ford says at least 230 horses can be expected, along with 325Nm of torque peaking at just under 2,000rpm.
“Today we see it as a premium engine. As we expand it will be the volume engine,” said Ford’s VP for global product development Derrick Kuzak, referring to Ford engines with EcoBoost, which other than this new 2.0 liter engine, also includes the previously announced 355 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 found in the Taurus SHO.
Volume means small, mass-market cars. What’s coming up next is likely a smaller displacement EcoBoost inline-4 engine like a 1.4 liter or 1.6 liter EcoBoost turbo. Many other manufacturers have easily used turbocharged engines of such sizes to produce a 2.0 liter equivalent power output. Volkswagen even has a 1.2 liter TSI inline-3 that produces 102 PS, equivalent to a plain-jane 1.6 liter engine. It looks like the next generation of Mustang could be an all-turbo line-up, featuring this 2.0 liter turbo and the larger 3.5 liter turbo V6!
The only question I have is, given that Mazda (that Ford has close technical ties with) has had a turbocharged direct injection four cyclinder engine for quite some time now (found in the Mazda 3 MPS, Mazda 6 MPS and Mazda CX-7), why didn’t this come sooner?
Look after the jump for an unbelievably boring 10 minute presentation on EcoBoost by Ford’s Derrick Kuzak, but it’s got some info in it. Kuzak could definitely take some pointers from Steve Jobs though.
July 22, 2009 @ 8:02 am
first!
July 22, 2009 @ 10:35 am
Will we see these in Mazda? I really wish the Dry Clutch and EcoBoost comes to Mazda Cars.
July 22, 2009 @ 7:17 am
so if a turbocharged v6 is considered eco friendly then what have we been driving here in malaysia all these time? 1.3l l4 engines are then considered the most eco friendly car in the world? heh
July 22, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
hmm still prefer EV
July 23, 2009 @ 2:12 am
Kuzak… what a normal dude. Is he doing his final year presentation? So boring…crapping on carbon constraint, paradox…..woah sleepy. Just give me the facts la..
I knew they are coming with these high-end Lincoln models and their powertrains exceed even the Audis while producing better economy. I hope this combustion tuning will be the solution for the next 50 years . Not hybrids or EV.
July 23, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
still waiting for proton’s own LPT turbo engine..
August 8, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Another Ford concept and future offering which will only be seen as foreign news or CBU imports for the rich. I thought Henry Ford’s dream was to make cars for everyone? But I suppose this holds true only in every other country except Bolehland.. Sime Darby! Ford Malaysia! What are you guys doing for this brand? There are many fans here in Malaysia which would love to see the return of Ford’s glory years. Remember the Ford Laser TX3 days? You guys are just living on past glories. Ford has died, returned, almost died and return and exchanged hands from countless dealers and subsidiaries throughout the years and I’ve not even seen a real credible effort yet.
The Ford Motor Company has the qualities and model line ups to return this marque to the top spots in our automotive industry. Come on! Stop playing golf, launching useless promotions and return to your marketing, sales and service drawing boards! As a real fan of Ford, I am sadden to see the state of this marque in my home country. I have Ford key chains, wallpapers, caps, T-shirts and even a Ford Telstar 2.0 Ghia 1998 and a Laser 1.6 Ghia 1995 which I stubbornly maintain even though the cost is high. I love these cars! Even my dad has been an employee of Ford for the past 15 years! He is retired today and he is still in love with this marque.
I’ve driven the Honda City, Toyota Vios, Nissan Latio and the oh-so-boring Hyundais and KIAs out there.. 1 statement, I compare them to my washing machine, an everyday appliance, full stop. These cars will do the job of ferrying kids to school, the poodle to the vet and to the trip to work and that’s it! Driving pleasure? Sportiness? Handling? hawhawhawhawhaw.. Marketing crap! My Laser 1.6 Ghia, even a 1996 model will teach these ‘cars’ a lesson on the B roads. Mind you it’s stock.
Please address the market properly. Here’s an layman’s example of what you ‘big boys’ (Sime Darby) of the automotive world in Malaysia can do, government taxes, assembly woes and back up service will follow if you people are sincere. I don’t like Toyotas, but they are really good in that department.
Model Price Range(Starting) Competitors
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Ka 1.2 RM40K – 50K Myvi, Savvy, Viva
Fiesta 1.4,1.6 RM60K – 70K Hyundais, KIAs, Jazz
Focus 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 RM85K – RM115K City,Vios,Latio,Civic,Koreans
Mondeo 2.0, 2.3 RM140K-170K Camry,Accord,406,Koreans,VW
S-Max 2.3 RM145K-RM160K Japanese MPVs
Ranger 2.0T RM75K – RM90K Japanese 4×4 Pickups
Escape 2.3 RM140K – RM150K CRV, X-trail, Fortuner, etc
Mustang 4.0 V6 RM250K – RM300K Class of its own 1st Muscle car
offering in Msia!
We all know Ford has got a HUGE plant in Thailand.. so make use of it, or negotiate or brainstorm or something! Or fans like me will just turn to another marque over time.
Sincerely,
Ford Fan