Ford officially confirms four-cylinder EcoBoost
2009 is the beginning of Ford's EcoBoost era, with its spanking new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 finding its way under the hood of the Lincoln MKS and MKT and the Ford Flex and Taurus. While the blown six is able to deliver V8 performance with V6 fuel economy, it hasn't exactly put up eye-popping city and highway mileage. Ford hopes to change that with the introduction of a four-cylinder version of the engine.
Ford has confirmed what we've known for some time: a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost variant is on the way, capable of at least 230 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. The engine will reportedly give drivers V6 performance with four-pot fuel economy, with possible applications for both cars and trucks. According to Inside Line, Ford reps said the first application of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost won't necessarily be in a car, either. Since the Ford Explorer America concept was powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost, the 2011 Explorer is a likely candidate. We've heard rumors about a four-cylinder EcoBoost under the hood of F-150s, Fusions and Mustangs, too, and in order for Ford to make the new mill cost effective, it has to be fitted to as many models as possible.
Ford promised that EcoBoost technology would soon be available across its lineup, and four-cylinder variants are crucial to Ford's ability to hit 2016 EPA mileage standards of 35.5 mpg. We're looking forward to which vehicles will receive four cylinder EcoBoost engines first, and we've got a feeling we'll hear more when the auto show season starts in the fall.
[Source: Inside Line]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
dolphinsrule65 1:39PM (7/21/2009)
a turbo 4-cyl is news? to who? Dodge neon srt4 230hp ring a bell,plus 30 something mpg.
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zamafir 1:42PM (7/21/2009)
agreed. "The engine will reportedly give drivers V6 performance with four-pot fuel economy". No sh!t. We've been understanding this concept for a few decades now. Good news but let's stop the kindergarten marketing speak.
m 3:13PM (7/21/2009)
A stock Dodge SRT-4 (2004 and 2005) puts down about 230hp at the wheels. That's quite a bit more than this article claims assuming that they're quoting crank power.
But "30 something mpg" is kind of a stretch. The highest I've ever seen was one tank at 31mpg. Normal for interstate travel is 29-30. Of course, that's with the gaudy wing removed. It's possible that it'd be slightly better if you left the thing on.
m 3:16PM (7/21/2009)
A stock Dodge SRT-4 (2004 and 2005) puts down about 230hp at the wheels. That's quite a bit more than this article claims assuming that they're quoting crank power.
But "30 something mpg" is kind of a stretch. The highest I've ever seen was one tank at 31mpg. Normal for interstate travel is 29-30. Of course, that's with the gaudy wing removed. It's possible that it'd be slightly better if you left the thing on.
Bobmarley 1:39PM (7/21/2009)
I'm already getting sick of hearing "ecoboost"...just call it a friggin turbo
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compy386 1:50PM (7/21/2009)
If we did the marketing people would be out of a job. Seriously though branding is very important when we're talking about a product that 90% of Americans don't understand.
216 1:52PM (7/21/2009)
na they're VERY smart for putting the word "Eco" in instead of Turbo. Gets them all kinds of green points, and tons of potential green marketing. Then, if the world suddenly turns against "Green" they can magically shift to "Turbo"
tuxchown 2:11PM (7/21/2009)
It's more than just the turbo. It's also the direct injection and the other technologies which promote higher power with more efficiency.
adelossa 3:24PM (7/21/2009)
if they call it a 'turbo', then it'll scare parents who buys these cars for their kids because turbo is what they relate to with racers (and ricers).
If they call it a turbo boost.... damn Knight rider
hans 5:11PM (7/21/2009)
it is definitely true that markteting works.
ecoboost (as a term that combines... direct injection and turbos) though isn't the word i'd use , twinforce sounded better, i'm sure will work as a term to market a "platform".
It is like what intel did with "centrino" . every idiot in the world wanted a "centrino" laptop, even though all it meant was it had a wireless card, and a particular cpu and chipset.
Its a similar thing, and people just got used to centrino as "good" because well people are stupid and can't understand that turbo + disi or wireless card made by intel with low power cpu, mean the same thing
Randy 5:34PM (7/21/2009)
"na they're VERY smart for putting the word "Eco" in instead of Turbo. "
Agreed! The original name for Eco Boost was "Twin Force" which to me it much cooler and the name I would have gone with HOWEVER the word "Eco" is not only "chic"
swimstarguy 7:28PM (7/22/2009)
"ecoboost" will be much more easily explained to the parents, the gf's parents, and hippies.
I don't mind. ;)
chilipepper 1:39PM (7/21/2009)
Please let it find its way into the fiesta and focus lines.
Maybe in a 1.4-1.6 liter version @ around 180 HP?
That would be sweet.
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EXP Jawa 1:49PM (7/21/2009)
I'd hold out for a 1.4L turbocharged Fiesta. I'd even buy it as a 5-door if need be, even though I was having second thoughts about the Fiesta after the news about there being no 3-door available.
naggs 2:03PM (7/21/2009)
im holding out for the turbo fiesta 3 door with a limited slip
anything less = no deal
Silly Pickle 2:15PM (7/21/2009)
I was thinking the same thing...only I'd like the full 240 in the Fiesta. At least if we're fantasizing about something - and with AWD. Kinda a 323 GTX re-do only better. And faster. And while we're at it...why can't they put the eco...turbo 6 in the Fusion Sport. Now THAT would be the cat's me-owwww. S4 killer baby. :-)
I know...it's been said a thousand times...but I still like the idea of a Fusion with 360+ HP. G8 who??
m 3:15PM (7/21/2009)
I always wondered why everybody complained about the commenting system screwing up. Now I get it.
RT 3:17PM (7/21/2009)
The Lincoln C Concept featured a 2.0L Ecoboost engine that had an estimated output of 180 hp and 43 mpg. Drop that in a Fiesta, and it would be a hell of a car. Drop that in the next generation Focus (the added weight would probably drop economy to ~ 38-40) and assuming that the next-gen Focus is as great as the Fiesta is reported to be, and that will still be a winner.
RT 3:18PM (7/21/2009)
Sorry, the Lincoln C Concept had a 1.6L engine, not a 2.0 L engine.
Chibi Chaingun - blackhivemedia.com 3:21PM (7/21/2009)
Awesome pic of a 2-door Fiesta. Too bad we aren't getting one. Too bad I *WAS* going to buy a new Fiesta until that news came out. There goes my "new Ford vehicle" buying streak.