2010 Ford Start Concept at the Beijing Auto Show
Ford is making a real impression at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show with the most interactive display ever. The company is previewing next-generation Ford Focus and a future small-displacement Ford EcoBoost engine, which is fitted in Ford Start Concept.
The small concept is powered by three-cylinder 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine. Ford Start is making its globat debut in China. The car is specially developed to to preview the latest in Ford green technology.
The three-cylinder 1.0 litre is the smallest in the EcoBoost engine range. It brings extraordinary good fuel efficiency and emissions of CO2 less than 100 g/km. Besides that the small engine doesn't from lack of power and it is comparable to larger petrol inlinе-4 powerplants.
Technical Specifications:
Body Type | Two-door, four-passenger Concept |
Drive Configuration | Front wheel drive |
Engine | Three cylinder in-line, transverse-mounted |
Construction | Cast-iron block, aluminum cylinder head |
Displacement | 1.0-litre |
Transmission | Five-speed manual |
Overall Length | 3682mm |
Overall Height | 1416mm |
Overall Width | 1690mm |
Wheelbase | 2300mm |
Front Track | 1470mm |
Rear Track | 1512mm |
Wheels/Tyres | 17" x 6.5" pressed aluminium/Michelin 205/45R17 Green X |