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| 02-02-2012 at 08:00: EcoBoost: Efficiency with Performance | |
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EcoBoost uses direct injection and turbocharging to deliver more power and performance from a lower displacement powerplant, yet with impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. The Falcon is the first RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) application in Ford’s global EcoBoost technology and is said to deliver an 18 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency for the Falcon XT, compared to the standard inline six-cylinder engine. Achieving 8.1L/100km1, the Falcon XT will also deliver just 192g/km of CO2. Both the Falcon EcoBoost and Ford’s state-of-the-art, liquid phase injection, dedicated LPG powerplant in the Falcon EcoLPi are the only two Australian-built large sedans to deliver sub-200g/km CO2 emissions. The G6 and G6E will also receive significant fuel economy and emissions improvements with the introduction of the EcoBoost engine. Fuel economy will improve to 8.5L/100km1 – a 14 per cent improvement; while CO2 emissions will improve by 14.8 per cent to just 201g/km. Despite achieving new fuel efficiency and emissions targets, the Falcon EcoBoost engine will continue to provide performance that is expected in a large car. Power and torque figures are 179kW @ 5500 rpm and 353Nm @ 2000 rpm, showcasing the outstanding performance on offer. “Ford’s EcoBoost technology really is the best way to achieve improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions at a price consumers can afford,” said Ford Australia President & CEO Bob Graziano. “Our goal has been to find the sweet spot for Australian consumers – to give them the fuel efficiency they need, combined with the power they want. Ford’s global EcoBoost technology does just that – without any price premium.” EcoBoost engines are already on sale in a number of Ford vehicles around the world and by 2013, will be available in 80 per cent of the company’s global nameplates. “Ford customers have embraced EcoBoost technology because of its ability to deliver power and performance with uncompromised fuel economy,” Graziano added. “With its introduction to Falcon, we’re expanding its reach to more customers so they can enjoy its unique blend of power, performance and fuel economy.” 1 Figures obtained from controlled tests using ADR 81/02. Actual fuel consumption will depend on many factors including driving habits, prevailing conditions and the vehicles equipment, condition and use.
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Ford’s new Falcon EcoBoost which goes on sales in Australia in the second quarter of 2012 offers a new standard in large car fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, performance and affordability.^ Back to top ^
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