1.0 litre EcoBoost engine to debut in new Ford Focus

Ford recently showcased their new EcoSport featuring the smallest EcoBoost engine yet at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. The first production car to feature the new engine will be the new Ford Focus that will go on sale in February 2012 across the UK. 

The 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine features direct injection and turbocharging. At 125PS pf power and 175Nm of torque the engine’s performance can rival that of 1.6 litre petrol engines while being significantly more fuel efficient. 

The 1.0 litre three cylinder EcoBoost engine will be available in two power levels, the most powerful option is the 125PS option while the other option produces 100PS pf power. 

Graham Hoare, European executive powertrain director based at Dunton, said:  "This is the third addition to our acclaimed EcoBoost engine family.  Joining the 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBoost engines which span 150PS to 240PS, this 1.0-litre EcoBoost signals a new era of downsized, super frugal engines for the sub-130PS segment.  During development our UK engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine's internal moving parts, especially during warm-up."

The extremely frugal 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine is said to deliver outstanding fuel efficiency and will be more economical to run than a diesel car. The CO2 emissions from the engine are also said to be ultra low, which means that it will benefit from tax deductions for cleaner emissions under UK laws.

 “Gone are the days when the number of cylinders dictates performance.  This highly efficient, technically advanced powertrain is not only great fun to drive, but it delivers fuel economy improvements and ultra-low CO2 emissions which lead to real world cost savings for our customers,” said Mark Ovenden, Ford Britain, Managing Director. 

The Ford Focus has been around for a long time in the UK and is the biggest rival to the Volkswagen Golf. Both hatchbacks have been competing against each other to be the king of the segment. Ford’s revolutionary EcoBoost engine might just give it the edge over the Golf.