Ford releases 2009 Ford Fiesta video
Ford has released a promotional video of the new 2009 Ford Fiesta, the production version of the Verve Concept. Watch the video after the jump. Click here to read the rest of Ford releases 2009 Ford Fiesta video
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Ford Kuga to debut at Geneva 2008
Ford’s production version of the iosis X concept will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show as the Ford Kuga. The Kuga, which some consider essentially a CrossFocus, will come with a 2.0 liter Duratorq TDCi engine making 134 horsepower and 320Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, with an overboost function which raises boost levels at short intervals to 340Nm for overtaking or whenever that extra power is needed. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual.
Two versions are available – one front wheel driven and the other with an intelligent Haldex full-time AWD version. Other safety features include Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with combined Anti Rollover Mitigation (ARM), ABS brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).
The Ford Kuga seats 5, and the second row splits 60:40 to extend boot space from 360 liters to 1355 liters.
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Ford Fiesta based on Verve Concept for Geneva 08
Ford toyed around with the Verve name abit for its new B-segment hatchback contender, but has decided to stick to the Ford Fiesta name for the production version of its very well received Ford Verve Concept.
The Ford Fiesta series of cars have sold over 12 million units since the first generation Fiesta made its debut in 1976. It will conceived during the times of the global fuel crisis in 1973, and the project was originally known as Project Bobcat. The Fiesta name was picked out of a list of 50 potential names in 1974. With over 30 years of investment in the Fiesta brand, it makes sense for Ford to just stick to it.
The new 2009 Ford Fiesta was designed and developed in Europe for customers in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, and is Ford’s global product development process’s first major product.
The car’s first production debut will be at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, and the new hatchback will go in sale in fall 2008 onwards in both 3-door and 5-door guises. By 2010, the new Ford Fiesta will be in the rest of Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and North America, though they will not be exactly the same car, but regionally tailored models derived from a common platform. Expect a sedan variant too.
The European Ford Fiesta will be the “most sophisticated Fiesta ever”, according to Ford Europe CEO John Fleming. It will feature capless refueling, USB connectivity, a driver’s knee airbag and ambient interior lighting, features that are usually only available in cars higher up in the segments. The Fiesta’s interior even keeps the concept version’s mobile-phone lookalike center dash control layout.
More photos of the new Ford Fiesta after the jump.
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New “Raptor” Ford F150 with long travel shocks and turbocharged Boss V8
Ford is reportedly working on a new project called the Raptor, essentially a very powerful Ford F150 with long travel shocks from Fox Racing and a turbocharged V8 from the new “Boss” family. The Fox shock absorbers are similiar to the extra long travel suspension used in Baja 1000 desert racers, and will allow the new Raptor to quickly cross bad terrain without a sweat.
The new Boss family of large V8 engines will start from 6.2 liters, and produce at least 425 horsepower and 576Nm of torque in normally aspirated form. A twin turbo Boss with direct injection reportedly produces about 880Nm of torque. The Boss V8 competes with engines like GM’s 6.2 liter Vortec.
Shown above is a standard Ford F150. The “Raptor” is expected to be wider than the standard truck.
Ford Focus RS to get 280hp tuned up inline-5
More details of the upcoming Ford Focus RS available on the net now – the latest scoop is a 280 horsepower upgraded version of the 2.5 liter inline-5 engine in the Focus ST, which makes its additional power via upgraded pistons, cams, valve springs, a bigger turbo, a larger intercooler, and a tuned up ECU.
The car may or may not get the new Ford/Volvo 6-speed PowerShift, and despite being aimed at the all-wheel drive Volkswagen Golf R32, it will be a front wheel drive car.
As previously mentioned, the Focus RS will be revealed at the London Motor Show in July this year, so stay tuned.
New American Ford Verve Sedan Concept unveiled!
Ford’s new Ford Verve Sedan Concept has been updated in its Detroit 2008 incarnation, and now features a new front fascia with a larger upper grille and new “more conservative” taillamps, if such a term could ever be used for a concept vehicle.
Ford confirms that North America will receive a new series of small cars as even the gas-guzzling American market is slowly moving towards small and fuel efficient cars now, rather than the likes of Lincoln Navigators. The first of the small cars will be a 4-door sedan based on this concept.
The new small cars are targetted at folks whom Ford calls “Mellennials”. These “Millenials” are a group of people aged 13 to 28 years, and will represent 28% of the US total population by 2010. They embrace eco-friendliness stay in constant touch using modern technology and demand best-in-class products from around the world.
More photos after the jump.
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New Knight Rider Movie 30 second spot
In a world of product placements where Bumblebee ends up as a concept Chevrolet Camaro instead of a Volkswagen Beetle, it’s no surprise that the new Knight Rider movie will star a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR as K.I.T.T. NBC has released a teaser trailer on the new Knight Rider movie, which you will find after the jump. Click here to read the rest of New Knight Rider Movie 30 second spot
Ford’s turbocharged direct injection EcoBoost
The brand name TwinForce has been dropped for a new name called EcoBoost, which encompasses a far wider range of engines than just the twin turbocharged V6 we knew as the TwinForce. (click image to enlarge)
The EcoBoost family includes inline-4 and V6 engines. It uses a combination of direct injection and turbocharging to improve fuel efficiency. Ford group vice president of Global Product Development says customers can expect to recoup their initial investment in a 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine through fuel savings in approximately 30 months. A diesel will take an average of seven and one-half years, while the cost of a hybrid will take nearly 12 years to recoup. This is based on costs in the US.
The first EcoBoost product will be introduced in the Lincoln MKS, and this will be the 3.5 liter twin turbocharged V6 unveiled earlier. The force inducted V6 produces the same amount of power as a V8 engine, but it has a much nicer torque curve – 461Nm of torque from 2,000rpm to 5,000rpm, compared to a normally aspirated 4.6 liter V8 that only makes between 366Nm to 420Nm over the same rev range.
Ford picked the EcoBoost brand over TwinForce because the primary use of the technology is for fuel economy and emissions. It was worried consumers would associate the brand TwinForce with power instead.
Watch an animation of the EcoBoost turbocharger after the jump.
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Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST get upgrade kits
Ford Europe has two performance upgrade kits for two of their hot hatches, the Ford Fiesta ST and the Ford Focus ST. The 2.0 liter Duratec in the Ford Fiesta ST gets its power upgraded from 148 to 185 horses, thanks to new ECU software, cylinder heads, a new camshaft and exhaust system.
Imagine this kit in the similiar Duratec engine in our Focus 2.0 – the car’s excellent chassis and suspension would finally get the power it deserves!
The Ford Focus ST gets a kit comprising of an air filter kit, an updated ECU and an exhaust system, bringing up power by 38 horses to a total of 260.
The good news is this kit can be ordered with a new car, but it can also be retrofitted to exhaust Focus ST and Fiesta ST hatches already on the road.
Ford Focus RS to be unveiled in 2008
Ford is taking the Ford Focus ST up another level with a top of the range Ford Focus RS. Above is a teaser image of the new car released by Ford. While the ST competes with the likes of the Golf GTI, the Ford Focus RS will be a Golf R32 fighter, with it’s Volvo inline-5 2.5 liter engine tuned up to produce 300 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. All-wheel drive is also very likely.
A concept version of the new Ford Focus RS is expected to be unveiled at the 2008 London Motor Show, with the production version following in early 2009.
