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14/12/2009
Ford Hits Top Engine List
New Ford engines are powering the company to new heights, and Ward's AutoWorld is taking notice.
The Ford Taurus SHO's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, and the Fusion Hybrid's 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder engines have been named on the Ward's 2010 '10 Best Engines' list.
The 10 Best Engines list marks North America's only awards program honoring powertrain excellence and is designed to reflect the diversity of powertrains that will play a role in reshaping the automotive landscape.
"Earning a spot on the Ward's list for one engine, let alone two, is an exceptional honor," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development.
"Our EcoBoost and hybrid engines deliver on our promise of class-leading fuel economy with uncompromised power and performance. We're pleased that Ward's has recognized both."
The EcoBoost V-6 engine won in its first year of eligibility; Ford's hybrid engine was recognized last year as well, and earned a spot again with the latest generation improvements in the 2010 Fusion Hybrid.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V-6 is the heart of the 2010 Taurus SHO.
This advanced powerplant generates 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lb. of torque across a broad range from 1,500 to 5,250 rpm, resulting in significantly improved power, torque and fuel economy compared with larger, normally aspirated engines.
A key feature of this EcoBoost engine is gasoline direct injection.
The direct injection of fuel into the cylinder during the intake stroke, as opposed to port-style injection into the intake, produces a well-mixed air-fuel charge.
Fuel vaporization during the intake stroke cools the incoming air, improving volumetric efficiency and lowering the likelihood of knock.
(PR/KMcA)
The Ford Taurus SHO's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, and the Fusion Hybrid's 2.5-liter hybrid four-cylinder engines have been named on the Ward's 2010 '10 Best Engines' list.
The 10 Best Engines list marks North America's only awards program honoring powertrain excellence and is designed to reflect the diversity of powertrains that will play a role in reshaping the automotive landscape.
"Earning a spot on the Ward's list for one engine, let alone two, is an exceptional honor," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development.
"Our EcoBoost and hybrid engines deliver on our promise of class-leading fuel economy with uncompromised power and performance. We're pleased that Ward's has recognized both."
The EcoBoost V-6 engine won in its first year of eligibility; Ford's hybrid engine was recognized last year as well, and earned a spot again with the latest generation improvements in the 2010 Fusion Hybrid.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V-6 is the heart of the 2010 Taurus SHO.
This advanced powerplant generates 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lb. of torque across a broad range from 1,500 to 5,250 rpm, resulting in significantly improved power, torque and fuel economy compared with larger, normally aspirated engines.
A key feature of this EcoBoost engine is gasoline direct injection.
The direct injection of fuel into the cylinder during the intake stroke, as opposed to port-style injection into the intake, produces a well-mixed air-fuel charge.
Fuel vaporization during the intake stroke cools the incoming air, improving volumetric efficiency and lowering the likelihood of knock.
(PR/KMcA)
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