Ford has announced it’s smallest EcoBoost engine yet – a new 1.0L three-cylinder forced induction engine that promises the power of current normally aspirated 1.6L engines.
They’ve not revealed any specific power output for the 1.0 litre engine right now, but just as a comparison, their current 1.6L Ti-VCT normally aspirated engine found in cars like the Ford Fiesta makes 120 PS and 152Nm of torque.
The small engine is chock full of technology, you’ve got:
- An offset crankshaft that helps improve fuel economy
- A split cooling system that allows the cylinder block to warm up before the cylinder head, which saves fuel especially in cold weather
- One piece exhaust manifold integrated into the head, which saves weight and is claimed to allow lower exhaust gas temperatures, which enables a better air fuel ratio.
- Direct injection
- Ti-VCT variable camshaft timing on both intake and exhaust
- A turbocharger, naturally!
There’s already an indication that this 1.0 litre turbo engine will eventually replace the 1.6 litre Ti-VCT engine currently in the Fiesta, as the Fiesta-based new B-MAX Concept made its debut with this 1.0 litre engine. You can find out more about EcoBoost at Ford Malaysia’s EcoBoost microsite.
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Bring it here!, Ford must.
bt can it use RON 95…?
us premium is ron 92…so yes?
then…. hallelujah!
Thumbs up!
1 more engine to crack the japs.
so much win. I wish I have the money to buy the Fiesta. Love it so much.
love small displacement engines :), i wonder if out government are prepared with the future of small displacement but high power engines?
1.4 golf, passats (not sure), scircoco
1.8 and 1.6 Merce
2.0, 3.0, 4.0 Benz
1.6, 2.0 Volvo
Campro supercharger or turbo charge..
etc, etc..
I’m curious, wouldn’t 3-potter 1L engine makes more noise then a regular 4-potter engine? Just look at the Myvi 1.0’s 3-cylinder engine, it’s noisier then Myvi 1.3’s 4-cylinder engine. I’ve driven the new 2011 Fiesta, while it has low NVH compared to most cars in the same segment, the engine noise is still pretty loud in the cabin although it’s still within the acceptable limit. Can any car gurus here please enlighten me? Thanks!
we just had to hear it for our self, but this engine output is truly a good innovation!
Well done….FORD…..so pls make the car design nicer and put in this engine…then it will be perfect.
wow this is EcoBoost on steroids!
but a normal 1.6l engine would probably make abit more than 100PS
nice.. will sure book a fiesta if it comes with this engine…
Whoa, 1.0L EcoBoost output=1.6L Ti-VCT ouput. That’s a lot of power from 1.0L engine. Really cili padi. LOL
Well.
Brabus and Merc ( Smart Roadsters ) has been making 700cc engines that makes 110hp since 2003. Some guys remapped it to 120-125hp easily. From a 700c engine!!
Watch out for those cars on the road. With a body that weighs next to nothing ( 700kg ), those cars have power to weight that rivals a golf GTI ( GTI drivers will thumb me down for sure ).
wow…!
This mean the new upcoming Fiesta will have a RM20 annual roadtax!
great news from Ford :)
Ford fiesta really makes City n Vios buyer looks silly now… LOL! Keep up the good work and please don’t drop the spec like T&H
Vincent, I doubt it. 90% of Malaysian have T&H DNA embedded in it. They’ll buy and T&H cars without even thinking about it. Then there’s SDAC which really screw up the chance for Fiesta to contend with Japanese cars. Their high spec models are sports hatchback while the Sedan is the lower end version. A few of my friends including myself really loved Fiesta but disappointed with the Fiesta Sedan. No USB, voice control, steering remote and 1 airbag? This is 2011!! SDAC, please bring the proper spec Fiesta Sedan and I’m sure the Fiesta sales will improve!! Better yet, please bring the diesel Fiesta like those in India. Give this excellent car a proper chance to compete in our Malaysian market.
That’s because Fiesta is essentially sold as a hatch and a sedan as an afterthought, look at the weirdly designed City, 207 sedan and you know it’s an actually is just an addition. I do not know why Malaysian’s are crazy about cars with boot when the beam in the middle do not allow for large cargo to be shoved in. I never carry anything more than a tool box and a 1 ton jack in the boot of four of my rides. I also own two sedans but I could never fit a 29 inch tv in but I can do that on a Swift and a Focus. At least now they have LCD tv that solved the bulk issue, but still can’t solve the length issue.
buy ford and all members of the family will ask, why don’t you buy t or h?better resale value……………
Downsizing IS for the NEAR FUTURE :]!!! Smaller engine + electric motor & battery = hybrids. It’ll be hybrids vs turbos/turbo-diesels and both will work. The engines are getting smaller but fuel efficiency is still shooting up :)……!!! The performance is at least the same, or even better.
Some Americans like oversized engines which are not really that much more powerful and waste a lot of fuel so I don’t really understand.
Because Americans are stupid.
Nothing beats a bigger cc engine because it takes less effort to make the century. True turbos and superchargers are here but look at it this way, how many turbocharged cars and supercharged cars do you know that is still around right now in contrast to the big block ones? Reliability is an issue and these engines are put on a lot of stress to make the same amount of power as a big block.
U see. If u talk about big block, we compare American’s big block with its European rival. The output (hp) / capacity (cc) of the American big block is far behind the European. Example, the 6.1L Hemi V8 for Chrysler 300C SRT8 is producing only 425hp while the old BMW M5 which is 5L V10 is producing 500hp. Why Americans can’t build a more efficient and advance engine?
The link below is comparison between 2 car and u will understand what I mean:
http://paultan.org/2007/02/22/e60-bmw-m5-vs-chrysler-300c-srt8-video/
Cars designers don’t always put a premium on how much power can be derived by every cc. If you ask me, between a 300C which I have seen close up with DC plates in KL and a 5 series, I pick the 300C for the styling.
Look at it this way, I can never figure out why people buy say a 2005-2006 BMW 525 when a similar Toyota Mark X gives 26 horses more, better designs than the average Toyota and yes it comes with rear wheel drive.
That’s freedom of choice to you.
Yes~ in term of design, the american muscle look more fierce & muscular but from other aspect like the engine, handling, and safety, i would prefer more on european or even japanese/korean.
ppl choose bmw 525 instead of toyota mark x is because of their mindset on the brand and influences from the surrounding.
campro is what?
It is NOTHING LOL….!!
Superb! And it will make peak torque at low rev compared to NA 1.6 liter……..just great for daily use. Most japs engine show high hp & torque figures but take a look at which rev! Most sbove 4k which is silly, unless u drive all day in 2nd gear & owned an oil refinery.
and the government with all its might will block its entry to protect the national car’s interests.
Wah like that roadtax is cheaper than full tank petrol on that car I guess.
Imagine this lump in a Kelisa!
small engine, big in power, cheaper road tax, hmm cheaper in price?