Ford

Ford has launched production of Ford's smallest petrol engine - a 1.0-litre, turbocharged, direct injection EcoBoost engine - developed by UK engineers.

The three-cylinder EcoBoost engine will be available in the new Ford Focus and will produce 125PS while delivering a combined fuel economy of 56.5mpg and ultra-low petrol CO2 emissions performance of 114g/km - a level unmatched by Focus competitors. A 100PS version of the same engine will deliver outright best-in-class petrol CO2 emissions of 109g/km. This engine will also feature in the Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, plus the new Ford B-MAX which enters production in mid 2012.

This new EcoBoost engine delivers performance to rival a traditional 1.6-litre engine, with significantly improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost cylinder block can fit onto a sheet of A4 paper but delivers up to 125PS and 170Nm peak torque (with 200Nm overboost), giving it the highest power density of any Ford production engine to date.

For customers wanting the best fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions, Ford is this year launching the Ford Fiesta at 87g/km and Ford Focus at 89g as parts of its ECOnetic Technology range.

For more information
www.ford.co.uk