2011 Ford B-Max concept |
The tiny engine will also power the forthcoming facelifted Fiesta supermini, with a distinct possibility of the engine finding its way under the larger Focus and C-Max models too.
"In the last five years, we have made a record investment in new powertrains and fuel-saving technologies," said Derrick Kuzak, vice president of Global Product Development. "Today we have the freshest powertrain line-up in the industry. And there is plenty more coming."
The 1.0 litre EcoBoost originally debuted in the 2010 Start city-car concept. Expect the vehicle to return upto 80mpg (3.5l/100km) when it goes into production in 2014 |
Ford said: “No one has ever built a three-cylinder engine quite like this. It's one of the most technically advanced and efficient engines we've ever designed. The new engine introduces many new technologies that could be part of the DNA of future Ford engines."
The engine was designed at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in the U.K and show offer hybrid-like emissions and fuel economy.
“Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon,” Kuzak. “Our new 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine will give consumers looking for hybrid-like fuel economy a new, more affordable choice.”
The Fiesta will sport the minute EcoBoost engine in 2013 |
The new hybrid transmission is Ford–designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built. An electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), the new hybrid unit will offer improved performance over the current unit, with a greater top speed on electric only power and a longer range.
“It's absolutely essential for Ford to further develop its core competencies in engineering electrified powertrains,” Kuzak said. With this new transmission and assembly of battery packs at our Rawsonville, Michigan plant, Ford will be positioned well to meet the quality and performance requirement of future electric and hybrid vehicles,” Kuzak said.
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