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Award-Winning 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Coming to North America Next
Year in the New Ford Fiesta
-Ford's newest EcoBoost® engine is expected to deliver the best fuel
economy of any non-hybrid car sold in America
-Ford's patented 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine will be the most refined
and powerful in its class
-Global sales of EcoBoost engines are at 520,000 units and growing
fast
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 19, 2012 The new 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next
year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with
Ford's award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. Though the car has
not yet undergone EPA testing, it is expected to be certified as the
most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States.
The smallest engine available in its class, Ford's patented 1.0-liter
EcoBoost won't be short on power, torque or refinement. The smooth,
quiet-running engine is projected to produce 123 horsepower and peak
torque of 148 lb.-ft.
"Customers are going to be pleasantly surprised at what the
smallest member of the EcoBoost engine family can do," said Joe
Bakaj, Ford vice president of Powertrain Engineering. "Most
customers are not going to be thinking about the number of cylinders
under the hood when they drive the new 1.0-liter EcoBoost Fiesta.
They'll notice an extremely smooth and quiet idle, terrific
acceleration accompanied by a sporty sound at high revs, and most
importantly outstanding fuel economy."
The newest member of Ford's global EcoBoost engine family, the
1.0-liter will join the most fuel-efficient lineup in Ford Motor
Company's history. Next year, Ford will offer eight vehicles rated at
40 mpg or higher double today's total, and more than any other
automaker. Ford tops Toyota in fuel economy in every segment in which
both companies compete.
The 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine in the Fiesta expands Ford's power of
choice strategy by giving customers interested in a very
fuel-efficient car a new alternative.
Pricing is not yet set, but as with the other EcoBoost engines
available across Ford's car, truck, SUV and crossover lineup, the
1.0-liter will be a very affordable option. Adding an EcoBoost engine
costs about $995 in most Ford vehicles.
"Many customers would like the fuel efficiency of a modern diesel
or a hybrid, but can't stretch their budgets to cover the cost
premium," said Bakaj. "That's where the EcoBoost Fiesta fits
in. It will offer a highly fuel-efficient alternative at a lower
cost."
Newest EcoBoost engine a game changer
The 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is unlike any engine in Ford's 109-year
history. Not only is it the company's first three-cylinder engine, but
it debuts many new technologies never before seen in a Ford vehicle.
These include an offset crankshaft; variable oil pump; split cooling
system; external-balancing, super-small, responsive turbocharger; and
a timing belt immersed in engine oil.
The result of the 1.0-liter's advanced design is a quiet,
smooth-running engine that develops roughly the same output as a
1.6-liter four-cylinder. But with about 25 percent fewer moving parts,
the 1.0-liter EcoBoost is able to deliver higher fuel economy and
lower emissions.
"We really focused on reducing the amount of energy the 1.0-liter
EcoBoost engine uses by paying very close attention to such things as
bearing sizes, piston ring tension and thermal management," said
Bob Fascetti, director, Ford Global Engine Engineering. "For
instance, we decided not to use a balance shaft in the engine because
it adds weight and increases friction or parasitic losses. So we
balance the engine externally with the crankshaft pulley and
flywheel."
Super-successful debut
Since being launched in the spring in the Ford Focus in Europe, the
1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has established itself as one of the most
noteworthy engines of 2012. In April it was voted International Engine
of the Year by a jury of 76 journalists from 36 countries. In June it
set 16 land speed records at a racetrack in France. In October the
1.0-liter EcoBoost was given a Breakthrough Award from Popular
Mechanics magazine, and this month the engine won the prestigious
DeWar Trophy in Great Britain.
In Europe, where the diesel engine is king, the 1.0-liter engine now
accounts for about 30 percent of sales in the Focus. The 1.0-liter
EcoBoost engine is just now launching in the B-MAX and C-MAX, and will
also be offered in the all-new Mondeo.
The 1.0-liter engine is the fourth member of Ford's global EcoBoost
engine family. Since launch in 2009, Ford has sold more than 520,000
EcoBoost-equipped vehicles globally and expects volume to grow to 1.6
million in 2013.
Ford has more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology, and
the number of patents continues to grow.
EcoBoost combines turbocharging with gasoline direct injection and
variable valve timing to allow a smaller engine to replace a larger
one with no loss of performance and at least a 20 percent gain in fuel
economy.
"We're extremely proud of the amazing success the 1.0-liter
EcoBoost engine has achieved in such a short time," said Bakaj.
"We think it will do extremely well here in the United States.
With the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in the F-150, we learned customers
will embrace smaller engines as long as you don't ask them to
sacrifice performance. The 1.0-liter will deliver three things that
matter most to our customers value for the dollar, terrific fuel
economy and great performance."
# # #
Confirmed: Ford to Launch Fiesta ST in North America, Brings Big Speed
and Style to the Small Car Market
-Fiesta ST a well-known hot hatch born in Europe and now ready for
North America packs a punch with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost® engine
producing nearly 200 horsepower
-New Fiesta ST is Ford's latest vehicle to wear the Sport Technologies
badge, a global performance brand that debuted in North America
earlier this year with the launch of the Focus ST
-Exclusively equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, Fiesta ST
is expected to be a segment leader in both performance and fuel
efficiency
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 Small cars continue to be a hot segment
in North America and with the new Fiesta ST, introduced here at the
2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford is expected to have the hottest hatch
around.
Fiesta ST, a performance model first launched in Europe back in 2005,
is yet another proof point from Ford that small cars are anything but
boring. In addition to a precision sport-tuned suspension and an
improved braking system, Fiesta ST packs a punch under the hood.
A new high-output variant of the award-winning 1.6-liter EcoBoost®
four-cylinder engine propels Fiesta ST with an estimated 197
horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque. In comparison, Mini Cooper S
makes do with 181 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft., while Chevrolet Sonic RS
produces just 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft.
Unlike the competition, Fiesta ST doesn't simply look like a
performance car; it's got the guts to back it up.
"This is a rewarding car to rev," says Mark Roberts, Fiesta
calibration supervisor. "With 177 lb.-ft. of torque available
from just 1,600 rpm and 214 lb.-ft. by 3,500 rpm, Fiesta ST gives the
performance and feel of an engine twice its size. There's no waiting
at all for the power to just push you back in your seat."
Fiesta ST may be born with racing DNA, but buyers won't have to pay
for that performance at the pump. Available exclusively as a five-door
hatchback in North America and with a six-speed manual transmission,
Fiesta ST is projected to achieve up to 34 mpg.
This compact performance machine sports a unique grille and chin
spoiler with new rear diffuser and fascia extensions. Bright tipped
dual-exhaust pipes and high-mount spoiler along with unique 17-inch
wheels complete the visual package: Fiesta ST looks like it's made for
the racetrack. The car is first of its nameplate to receive the Molten
Orange tri-coat metallic paint.
Fiesta ST steering is more direct and responsive than the base model.
A unique suspension with modified front knuckle makes for a quicker
overall steering ratio of 13.6:1.
The rear axle gets increased roll stiffness to improve stability
through fast corners, while the Fiesta ST body sits 15 millimeters
closer to the ground than the base model.
Increased mechanical grip provided by the suspension improvements is
further enhanced with electronic Torque Vectoring Control to reduce
understeer during hard cornering maneuvers. Three-mode electronic
stability control standard, sport or off enables the ST driver to
select the amount of electronic aid based on current conditions.
Overall, Fiesta ST provides enthusiastic drivers with the ideal mix of
performance handling and ride comfort.
Fiesta ST will also sound good on the open road. It features the
mechanical version of the sound symposer first used on the Focus ST,
which went on sale in North America earlier this year, to provide an
enhanced soundtrack for drivers out tackling the open road. It is
unique for Fiesta in that for the first time the engine sound is
directly fed into the passenger cabin to accentuate feedback quality
and response.
Fiesta ST is the result of the combined efforts of Team RS in Europe
and SVT in the United States.
# # #
New Ford Fiesta Shatters Small-Car Mold: Best Projected Miles Per
Gallon, Connectivity, Performance, Personality
-New Ford Fiesta bursts onto the scene with an impressive lineup of
powertrain options anchored by the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost®
engine that delivers a thrill-packed ride with unrivaled 40 mpg-plus
-Fiesta is loaded with a dazzling array of features and technologies
that proves small is smart
-Personalization features and hot new color combinations make the 2014
Ford Fiesta on sale next year a car that not only revels in the
spotlight, but demands it
-Fiesta ST smokes the competition with the best performance in its
class
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 Ford's new Fiesta, which breaks cover at
the Los Angeles Auto Show, will redefine the small car with a
projected best 40 mpg-plus fuel economy rating, an exciting new look,
and special features and technology that make it the most fun-to-drive
car of its size.
"Customers want cars that are expressive and fun while offering
class-leading fuel economy," says Mark Fields, Ford president of
The Americas. "Fiesta delivers all the excitement drivers are
looking for in a car we believe will raise the bar even higher for
small cars in North America.
"Our goal with this Fiesta was to take a car that was already a
leader in fuel efficiency, performance, connectivity and personality,
and make it even better," Fields adds.
Fuel efficiency and fun
The most dramatic and distinctive Fiesta to date will deliver the best
miles per gallon among its rivals, led by Ford's patented new
1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. This landmark engine, already selected for
both the Popular Mechanics 2012 Breakthrough Award and Engine
Technology International's International Engine of the Year Award in
Europe, is expected to deliver more than 40 mpg.
With that, Fiesta is projected to be the most fuel-efficient
non-hybrid subcompact in America, and stands as a shining example of
Ford's commitment to provide consumers with the most fuel-efficient
cars, SUVs and trucks.
While the diminutive size of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost saves cash at the
pump, it doesn't hold anything back on the road. At 123 horsepower for
each liter of engine displacement (the engine's size), the 1.0-liter
EcoBoost delivers more power for its size than a Lamborghini Aventador
(at 108 horsepower per liter).
EcoBoost is fundamental to Ford's strategy to provide technologically
advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver
uncompromised performance and fuel economy. EcoBoost engines deliver
fuel economy gains of up to 20 percent and reduction of CO2 emissions
of up to 15 percent, compared with larger, less-efficient engines.
Ford's leadership with EcoBoost has resulted in more than 125 patents
on the technology. Currently, more than 500,000 vehicles have this
engine and by 2013 more than 1.3 million will have EcoBoost.
A triple threat of fuel-saving features variable-displacement oil
pumps, polished tappets and coded pistons appears together for the
first time in the 1.6-liter Fiesta, giving drivers maximum miles per
gallon without sacrificing driving fun.
Small is smart
In addition to its new EcoBoost engine, Fiesta boasts a best-in-class
suite of technologies and features that give drivers the perfect blend
of a connected world and an untethered driving experience.
A new MyFord Touch® system with 6.5-inch touch screen that features
enhanced voice control is now available, providing drivers more
options than ever for navigation, communication and entertainment
functions. Fiesta still features SYNC® AppLink capabilities pioneered
on the first Fiesta, which allows drivers to access and control
Ford-approved smartphone apps with voice commands and vehicle controls
while on the go, helping drivers keep their hands on the wheel and
eyes on the road. Turn-by-turn navigation remains part of SYNC
Services.
Ford's MyKey® is a new feature on Fiesta, which enables parents in
particular to encourage safer driving and limit their teenagers'
exposure to risk at the wheel. The system allows owners to configure
maximum speed and audio volume limits. It also mutes audio until seat
belts are fastened and ensures driver aids, safety systems and more
vigorous alerts cannot be deactivated when used.
"This car was built for the digital generation," says John
Schneider, Ford chief engineer, Upperbody Electronics. "With
Bluetooth® connectivity and MP3 capabilities, tech-savvy people who
use social media to be constantly connected with the world around them
won't be slowed down when they get in this car.
"It has always been the belief at Ford that entry-level drivers
deserve the best technology," Schneider adds. "We launched
SYNC AppLink on Fiesta, and now transitioning to MyFord Touch with
this new touch screen enables us to go further in our quest to give
drivers the best in in-car electronics."
Built to excite the right-brain driver
Proving to be every bit as creative as its owner, the new Fiesta will
offer custom exterior design graphics and sexy new color options. The
redesigned exterior boasts a sporty new grille that reflects the new
face of Ford.
Inside, things are just as expressive. The cell phone-inspired
dashboard and available leather steering wheel and seats amplify the
modern interior and entice drivers to get in the car and get on the
move. A selection of ambient lighting options allows Fiesta drivers to
set just the mood they want. Also available is a new Sony HD
audio/satellite radio with eight premium speakers for drivers to more
fully appreciate their music.
Big on safety
This continues to be a small car that is big on safety. Fiesta offers
the following standard safety features:
-AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control
-Dual-stage first-row airbags
-Driver knee airbag
-Side-impact airbags
-Side-curtain airbags
-Four-wheel anti-lock braking system
-LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
-Tire Pressure Monitoring System
-Child-safety rear locks
-Anti-theft engine immobilizer
-Improved side-impact safety capabilities
Fiesta ST pushes performance
Fiesta ST is Ford's newest contribution to the world of hot hatches.
A new high-output variant of the award-winning 1.6-liter four-cylinder
EcoBoost engine propels Fiesta ST with an anticipated 197 horsepower
and 214 lb.-ft. of torque. In comparison, Mini Cooper S makes do with
181 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft., while Chevrolet Sonic RS produces 138
horsepower and 148 lb.-ft.
Unlike the competition, Fiesta ST doesn't simply look like a
performance car; it's got the guts to back it up.
Fiesta ST may be born with racing DNA, but there's no price for that
performance at the pump. Available exclusively as a five-door
hatchback in North America and with a six-speed manual transmission,
Fiesta ST is projected to achieve up to 34 mpg.
# # #
Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Sets the Standard for Smoothness and
Quietness in Small Engines
-Innovative engine mounts, flywheel and pulley in the new 1.0-liter
Ford EcoBoost® engine combine to dramatically reduce the vibrations
that are inherent in three-cylinder engines
-Super-stiff block, isolated fuel injectors and oil-immersed timing
belts help make 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine one of Ford's quietest
engines
-1.0-liter EcoBoost engine debuts in North America in the redesigned
2014 Ford Fiesta
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 Start up Ford's patented new 1.0-liter
three-cylinder EcoBoost® engine and chances are you'll have to look at
the tachometer to verify that the engine is running.
Ford engineers always knew they could build a powerful, fuel-efficient
three-cylinder engine. The real engineering magic would be solving the
problem that has often sunk previous three-cylinder automobile engines
conquering the unpleasant vibrations that come from having an odd
number of cylinders under the hood.
For Ford's new three-cylinder engine to be successful, it would have
to be a no-compromise engine. It could not force customers to choose
between performance versus economy or responsiveness versus
smoothness. It had to deliver it all and it had to be affordable.
The traditional way of reducing shaking forces in small-displacement
engines is to install a counter-rotating balance shaft inside the
motor that cancels out most vibrations. But the problem with a balance
shaft, explains Andy Delicata, Ford of Europe manager of Powertrain
Noise, Vibration and Harshness, is that it is heavy, expensive, and it
reduces fuel economy.
The 1.0-liter's NVH engineering team, led by Delicata at Ford
Technical Centres in Dunton and Dagenham, England, attacked the
problem by focusing on two areas the engine's front pulley and rear
flywheel, and the mounting system that connects the powertrain with
the car's body.
The pulley and flywheel are unbalanced with weights that are placed
precisely to counteract the natural shaking forces of the engine and
drive the energy in a less sensitive direction. The engine mounts are
designed to decouple as well as absorb the engine's shaking forces,
Delicata explained.
The result is one of the smoothest and quietest engines in Ford's
global lineup. "We like to compare the refinement of the
1.0-liter EcoBoost engine with what you would typically experience in
a vehicle two or three classes up from Fiesta and Focus," said
Delicata.
The smoothness of the engine is complemented by class-leading
quietness. Engineers in Dunton and Dagenham attacked engine noise at
its many sources.
For instance, a super-compact, highly stiff cast-iron block structure
and an integrated engine mounting bracket are crucial in absorbing
noise energy. In addition to immersing the engine's toothed rubber
timing belts in oil, isolated fuel injectors electronically controlled
for soft landing and a foam-covered engine collectively help keep
noise and vibration from reaching the driver.
The 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is off to a fast start in Europe. Since
its launch in March in the Focus, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has
won four major international awards. In the Focus, the 1.0-liter
engine accounts for about 30 percent of sales, no small feat in a part
of the world where the diesel engine is king.
The 1.0-liter is just now launching in B-MAX and C-MAX, and will be
available in North America next year in the redesigned 2014 Ford
Fiesta.
Award-Winning 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Coming to North America Next
Year in the New Ford Fiesta
-Ford's newest EcoBoost® engine is expected to deliver the best fuel
economy of any non-hybrid car sold in America
-Ford's patented 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine will be the most refined
and powerful in its class
-Global sales of EcoBoost engines are at 520,000 units and growing
fast
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 19, 2012 The new 2014 Ford Fiesta on sale next
year will be the first vehicle available in the United States with
Ford's award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. Though the car has
not yet undergone EPA testing, it is expected to be certified as the
most fuel-efficient non-hybrid car available in the United States.
The smallest engine available in its class, Ford's patented 1.0-liter
EcoBoost won't be short on power, torque or refinement. The smooth,
quiet-running engine is projected to produce 123 horsepower and peak
torque of 148 lb.-ft.
"Customers are going to be pleasantly surprised at what the
smallest member of the EcoBoost engine family can do," said Joe
Bakaj, Ford vice president of Powertrain Engineering. "Most
customers are not going to be thinking about the number of cylinders
under the hood when they drive the new 1.0-liter EcoBoost Fiesta.
They'll notice an extremely smooth and quiet idle, terrific
acceleration accompanied by a sporty sound at high revs, and most
importantly outstanding fuel economy."
The newest member of Ford's global EcoBoost engine family, the
1.0-liter will join the most fuel-efficient lineup in Ford Motor
Company's history. Next year, Ford will offer eight vehicles rated at
40 mpg or higher double today's total, and more than any other
automaker. Ford tops Toyota in fuel economy in every segment in which
both companies compete.
The 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine in the Fiesta expands Ford's power of
choice strategy by giving customers interested in a very
fuel-efficient car a new alternative.
Pricing is not yet set, but as with the other EcoBoost engines
available across Ford's car, truck, SUV and crossover lineup, the
1.0-liter will be a very affordable option. Adding an EcoBoost engine
costs about $995 in most Ford vehicles.
"Many customers would like the fuel efficiency of a modern diesel
or a hybrid, but can't stretch their budgets to cover the cost
premium," said Bakaj. "That's where the EcoBoost Fiesta fits
in. It will offer a highly fuel-efficient alternative at a lower
cost."
Newest EcoBoost engine a game changer
The 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is unlike any engine in Ford's 109-year
history. Not only is it the company's first three-cylinder engine, but
it debuts many new technologies never before seen in a Ford vehicle.
These include an offset crankshaft; variable oil pump; split cooling
system; external-balancing, super-small, responsive turbocharger; and
a timing belt immersed in engine oil.
The result of the 1.0-liter's advanced design is a quiet,
smooth-running engine that develops roughly the same output as a
1.6-liter four-cylinder. But with about 25 percent fewer moving parts,
the 1.0-liter EcoBoost is able to deliver higher fuel economy and
lower emissions.
"We really focused on reducing the amount of energy the 1.0-liter
EcoBoost engine uses by paying very close attention to such things as
bearing sizes, piston ring tension and thermal management," said
Bob Fascetti, director, Ford Global Engine Engineering. "For
instance, we decided not to use a balance shaft in the engine because
it adds weight and increases friction or parasitic losses. So we
balance the engine externally with the crankshaft pulley and
flywheel."
Super-successful debut
Since being launched in the spring in the Ford Focus in Europe, the
1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has established itself as one of the most
noteworthy engines of 2012. In April it was voted International Engine
of the Year by a jury of 76 journalists from 36 countries. In June it
set 16 land speed records at a racetrack in France. In October the
1.0-liter EcoBoost was given a Breakthrough Award from Popular
Mechanics magazine, and this month the engine won the prestigious
DeWar Trophy in Great Britain.
In Europe, where the diesel engine is king, the 1.0-liter engine now
accounts for about 30 percent of sales in the Focus. The 1.0-liter
EcoBoost engine is just now launching in the B-MAX and C-MAX, and will
also be offered in the all-new Mondeo.
The 1.0-liter engine is the fourth member of Ford's global EcoBoost
engine family. Since launch in 2009, Ford has sold more than 520,000
EcoBoost-equipped vehicles globally and expects volume to grow to 1.6
million in 2013.
Ford has more than 125 patents on its EcoBoost engine technology, and
the number of patents continues to grow.
EcoBoost combines turbocharging with gasoline direct injection and
variable valve timing to allow a smaller engine to replace a larger
one with no loss of performance and at least a 20 percent gain in fuel
economy.
"We're extremely proud of the amazing success the 1.0-liter
EcoBoost engine has achieved in such a short time," said Bakaj.
"We think it will do extremely well here in the United States.
With the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine in the F-150, we learned customers
will embrace smaller engines as long as you don't ask them to
sacrifice performance. The 1.0-liter will deliver three things that
matter most to our customers value for the dollar, terrific fuel
economy and great performance."
# # #
Confirmed: Ford to Launch Fiesta ST in North America, Brings Big Speed
and Style to the Small Car Market
-Fiesta ST a well-known hot hatch born in Europe and now ready for
North America packs a punch with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost® engine
producing nearly 200 horsepower
-New Fiesta ST is Ford's latest vehicle to wear the Sport Technologies
badge, a global performance brand that debuted in North America
earlier this year with the launch of the Focus ST
-Exclusively equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, Fiesta ST
is expected to be a segment leader in both performance and fuel
efficiency
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 Small cars continue to be a hot segment
in North America and with the new Fiesta ST, introduced here at the
2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford is expected to have the hottest hatch
around.
Fiesta ST, a performance model first launched in Europe back in 2005,
is yet another proof point from Ford that small cars are anything but
boring. In addition to a precision sport-tuned suspension and an
improved braking system, Fiesta ST packs a punch under the hood.
A new high-output variant of the award-winning 1.6-liter EcoBoost®
four-cylinder engine propels Fiesta ST with an estimated 197
horsepower and 214 lb.-ft. of torque. In comparison, Mini Cooper S
makes do with 181 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft., while Chevrolet Sonic RS
produces just 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft.
Unlike the competition, Fiesta ST doesn't simply look like a
performance car; it's got the guts to back it up.
"This is a rewarding car to rev," says Mark Roberts, Fiesta
calibration supervisor. "With 177 lb.-ft. of torque available
from just 1,600 rpm and 214 lb.-ft. by 3,500 rpm, Fiesta ST gives the
performance and feel of an engine twice its size. There's no waiting
at all for the power to just push you back in your seat."
Fiesta ST may be born with racing DNA, but buyers won't have to pay
for that performance at the pump. Available exclusively as a five-door
hatchback in North America and with a six-speed manual transmission,
Fiesta ST is projected to achieve up to 34 mpg.
This compact performance machine sports a unique grille and chin
spoiler with new rear diffuser and fascia extensions. Bright tipped
dual-exhaust pipes and high-mount spoiler along with unique 17-inch
wheels complete the visual package: Fiesta ST looks like it's made for
the racetrack. The car is first of its nameplate to receive the Molten
Orange tri-coat metallic paint.
Fiesta ST steering is more direct and responsive than the base model.
A unique suspension with modified front knuckle makes for a quicker
overall steering ratio of 13.6:1.
The rear axle gets increased roll stiffness to improve stability
through fast corners, while the Fiesta ST body sits 15 millimeters
closer to the ground than the base model.
Increased mechanical grip provided by the suspension improvements is
further enhanced with electronic Torque Vectoring Control to reduce
understeer during hard cornering maneuvers. Three-mode electronic
stability control standard, sport or off enables the ST driver to
select the amount of electronic aid based on current conditions.
Overall, Fiesta ST provides enthusiastic drivers with the ideal mix of
performance handling and ride comfort.
Fiesta ST will also sound good on the open road. It features the
mechanical version of the sound symposer first used on the Focus ST,
which went on sale in North America earlier this year, to provide an
enhanced soundtrack for drivers out tackling the open road. It is
unique for Fiesta in that for the first time the engine sound is
directly fed into the passenger cabin to accentuate feedback quality
and response.
Fiesta ST is the result of the combined efforts of Team RS in Europe
and SVT in the United States.
# # #
New Ford Fiesta Shatters Small-Car Mold: Best Projected Miles Per
Gallon, Connectivity, Performance, Personality
-New Ford Fiesta bursts onto the scene with an impressive lineup of
powertrain options anchored by the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost®
engine that delivers a thrill-packed ride with unrivaled 40 mpg-plus
-Fiesta is loaded with a dazzling array of features and technologies
that proves small is smart
-Personalization features and hot new color combinations make the 2014
Ford Fiesta on sale next year a car that not only revels in the
spotlight, but demands it
-Fiesta ST smokes the competition with the best performance in its
class
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 Ford's new Fiesta, which breaks cover at
the Los Angeles Auto Show, will redefine the small car with a
projected best 40 mpg-plus fuel economy rating, an exciting new look,
and special features and technology that make it the most fun-to-drive
car of its size.
"Customers want cars that are expressive and fun while offering
class-leading fuel economy," says Mark Fields, Ford president of
The Americas. "Fiesta delivers all the excitement drivers are
looking for in a car we believe will raise the bar even higher for
small cars in North America.
"Our goal with this Fiesta was to take a car that was already a
leader in fuel efficiency, performance, connectivity and personality,
and make it even better," Fields adds.
Fuel efficiency and fun
The most dramatic and distinctive Fiesta to date will deliver the best
miles per gallon among its rivals, led by Ford's patented new
1.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. This landmark engine, already selected for
both the Popular Mechanics 2012 Breakthrough Award and Engine
Technology International's International Engine of the Year Award in
Europe, is expected to deliver more than 40 mpg.
With that, Fiesta is projected to be the most fuel-efficient
non-hybrid subcompact in America, and stands as a shining example of
Ford's commitment to provide consumers with the most fuel-efficient
cars, SUVs and trucks.
While the diminutive size of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost saves cash at the
pump, it doesn't hold anything back on the road. At 123 horsepower for
each liter of engine displacement (the engine's size), the 1.0-liter
EcoBoost delivers more power for its size than a Lamborghini Aventador
(at 108 horsepower per liter).
EcoBoost is fundamental to Ford's strategy to provide technologically
advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver
uncompromised performance and fuel economy. EcoBoost engines deliver
fuel economy gains of up to 20 percent and reduction of CO2 emissions
of up to 15 percent, compared with larger, less-efficient engines.
Ford's leadership with EcoBoost has resulted in more than 125 patents
on the technology. Currently, more than 500,000 vehicles have this
engine and by 2013 more than 1.3 million will have EcoBoost.
A triple threat of fuel-saving features variable-displacement oil
pumps, polished tappets and coded pistons appears together for the
first time in the 1.6-liter Fiesta, giving drivers maximum miles per
gallon without sacrificing driving fun.
Small is smart
In addition to its new EcoBoost engine, Fiesta boasts a best-in-class
suite of technologies and features that give drivers the perfect blend
of a connected world and an untethered driving experience.
A new MyFord Touch® system with 6.5-inch touch screen that features
enhanced voice control is now available, providing drivers more
options than ever for navigation, communication and entertainment
functions. Fiesta still features SYNC® AppLink capabilities pioneered
on the first Fiesta, which allows drivers to access and control
Ford-approved smartphone apps with voice commands and vehicle controls
while on the go, helping drivers keep their hands on the wheel and
eyes on the road. Turn-by-turn navigation remains part of SYNC
Services.
Ford's MyKey® is a new feature on Fiesta, which enables parents in
particular to encourage safer driving and limit their teenagers'
exposure to risk at the wheel. The system allows owners to configure
maximum speed and audio volume limits. It also mutes audio until seat
belts are fastened and ensures driver aids, safety systems and more
vigorous alerts cannot be deactivated when used.
"This car was built for the digital generation," says John
Schneider, Ford chief engineer, Upperbody Electronics. "With
Bluetooth® connectivity and MP3 capabilities, tech-savvy people who
use social media to be constantly connected with the world around them
won't be slowed down when they get in this car.
"It has always been the belief at Ford that entry-level drivers
deserve the best technology," Schneider adds. "We launched
SYNC AppLink on Fiesta, and now transitioning to MyFord Touch with
this new touch screen enables us to go further in our quest to give
drivers the best in in-car electronics."
Built to excite the right-brain driver
Proving to be every bit as creative as its owner, the new Fiesta will
offer custom exterior design graphics and sexy new color options. The
redesigned exterior boasts a sporty new grille that reflects the new
face of Ford.
Inside, things are just as expressive. The cell phone-inspired
dashboard and available leather steering wheel and seats amplify the
modern interior and entice drivers to get in the car and get on the
move. A selection of ambient lighting options allows Fiesta drivers to
set just the mood they want. Also available is a new Sony HD
audio/satellite radio with eight premium speakers for drivers to more
fully appreciate their music.
Big on safety
This continues to be a small car that is big on safety. Fiesta offers
the following standard safety features:
-AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control
-Dual-stage first-row airbags
-Driver knee airbag
-Side-impact airbags
-Side-curtain airbags
-Four-wheel anti-lock braking system
-LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
-Tire Pressure Monitoring System
-Child-safety rear locks
-Anti-theft engine immobilizer
-Improved side-impact safety capabilities
Fiesta ST pushes performance
Fiesta ST is Ford's newest contribution to the world of hot hatches.
A new high-output variant of the award-winning 1.6-liter four-cylinder
EcoBoost engine propels Fiesta ST with an anticipated 197 horsepower
and 214 lb.-ft. of torque. In comparison, Mini Cooper S makes do with
181 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft., while Chevrolet Sonic RS produces 138
horsepower and 148 lb.-ft.
Unlike the competition, Fiesta ST doesn't simply look like a
performance car; it's got the guts to back it up.
Fiesta ST may be born with racing DNA, but there's no price for that
performance at the pump. Available exclusively as a five-door
hatchback in North America and with a six-speed manual transmission,
Fiesta ST is projected to achieve up to 34 mpg.
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Ford 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Sets the Standard for Smoothness and
Quietness in Small Engines
-Innovative engine mounts, flywheel and pulley in the new 1.0-liter
Ford EcoBoost® engine combine to dramatically reduce the vibrations
that are inherent in three-cylinder engines
-Super-stiff block, isolated fuel injectors and oil-immersed timing
belts help make 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine one of Ford's quietest
engines
-1.0-liter EcoBoost engine debuts in North America in the redesigned
2014 Ford Fiesta
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 Start up Ford's patented new 1.0-liter
three-cylinder EcoBoost® engine and chances are you'll have to look at
the tachometer to verify that the engine is running.
Ford engineers always knew they could build a powerful, fuel-efficient
three-cylinder engine. The real engineering magic would be solving the
problem that has often sunk previous three-cylinder automobile engines
conquering the unpleasant vibrations that come from having an odd
number of cylinders under the hood.
For Ford's new three-cylinder engine to be successful, it would have
to be a no-compromise engine. It could not force customers to choose
between performance versus economy or responsiveness versus
smoothness. It had to deliver it all and it had to be affordable.
The traditional way of reducing shaking forces in small-displacement
engines is to install a counter-rotating balance shaft inside the
motor that cancels out most vibrations. But the problem with a balance
shaft, explains Andy Delicata, Ford of Europe manager of Powertrain
Noise, Vibration and Harshness, is that it is heavy, expensive, and it
reduces fuel economy.
The 1.0-liter's NVH engineering team, led by Delicata at Ford
Technical Centres in Dunton and Dagenham, England, attacked the
problem by focusing on two areas the engine's front pulley and rear
flywheel, and the mounting system that connects the powertrain with
the car's body.
The pulley and flywheel are unbalanced with weights that are placed
precisely to counteract the natural shaking forces of the engine and
drive the energy in a less sensitive direction. The engine mounts are
designed to decouple as well as absorb the engine's shaking forces,
Delicata explained.
The result is one of the smoothest and quietest engines in Ford's
global lineup. "We like to compare the refinement of the
1.0-liter EcoBoost engine with what you would typically experience in
a vehicle two or three classes up from Fiesta and Focus," said
Delicata.
The smoothness of the engine is complemented by class-leading
quietness. Engineers in Dunton and Dagenham attacked engine noise at
its many sources.
For instance, a super-compact, highly stiff cast-iron block structure
and an integrated engine mounting bracket are crucial in absorbing
noise energy. In addition to immersing the engine's toothed rubber
timing belts in oil, isolated fuel injectors electronically controlled
for soft landing and a foam-covered engine collectively help keep
noise and vibration from reaching the driver.
The 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is off to a fast start in Europe. Since
its launch in March in the Focus, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has
won four major international awards. In the Focus, the 1.0-liter
engine accounts for about 30 percent of sales, no small feat in a part
of the world where the diesel engine is king.
The 1.0-liter is just now launching in B-MAX and C-MAX, and will be
available in North America next year in the redesigned 2014 Ford
Fiesta.
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