[car fanatics]

Ford
Photo credit: Ford
April 24, 2012
By: CF staff

The 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine in the all-new EcoSport delivers 88 kW of power and 170 Nm of torque, boasting power and performance comparable to a traditional 1.6-litre petrol engine. The two four-cylinder EcoBoost engines in the all-new Kuga also serve up big power for their economical size. The 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine delivers 132 kW of power and 240 Nm of torque while the 2.0-litre EcoBoost engine produces 176 kW and 340 Nm of torque.

Ford has also employed Ti-VCT technology across the EcoSport, Kuga, Edge and Explorer to deliver even better fuel efficiency and save customers money. The technology allows for precise and variable control over the valve timing for optimum performance which improves fuel economy and reduces part-throttle emissions. Read more.