The famous 1.0 liter EcoBoost petrol engine by Ford has scooped another “Engine of the Year” award. This marks the second straight year Ford’s acclaimed three-cylinder engine has captured victory. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and variable valve timing to lower
Ford has announced the pricing of the new 2013 Ford Fusion, which is a very good choice, if you are searching for a midsize saloon. The engines are very fuel-efficient (from 22 mpg in city to 34 mpg on highway). The car also boasts sharp handling, good ride and very low noise in the cabin. Other highlights include advanced technology and a lot of safety systems. The exterior is really eye-catching compared to other vehicles in the same segment. There are three trim levels available
The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST made its official US debut at end of last year at the LA Auto Show. The small hot hatchback is able to return 35 mpg on highway (6.7 liters per 100 km). The Blue Oval company has officially confirmed the figures for the 2014 Fiesta ST US. The hot hatchback is able to return 26 mpg in city / 35 mpg highway and 29 mpg in the combined cycle. The 1.6 liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine has 197HP (147 kW) and 290Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque. It rolls 17” alloy wheels and comes with additio
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ROUSH Performance has just announced that it is going to offer the Ford Focus and Focus ST models an enhanced upgrade program via exclusive components. The transformation began with the powertrain and continued through the cold air intakes and exhausts. To be more precise the additional equipment offered by ROUSH for the 2013 Ford Focus ST is the following: ROUSH Focus ST Cold Air Inztake Kit, ROUSH Focus ST Cat-Back High, Performance Exhaust System and the undergoing development PCM calibration upgrades, suspen
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Hennessey Performance (HPE) has just revealed their first and extremely successful modification on VelociRaptor SUV. The vehicle is based on the Ford F-150 Raptor and it is entirely transformed to a full-sized SUV with seating for up to 8 people. This means that the VelociRaptor SUV offers more seats and space. All of the factory Ford Raptor truck components and systems are kept in tact. What powers this HPE model is the same 6.2L Ford V8 engine which delivers 411 horsepower (302 kW). However, the tuning brand h
Ford Fiesta-based eWheelDrive was created in collaboration with Schaeffler and is a drivable research vehicle that aims to bring about in the future improvements in urban mobility and parking. The vehicle is powered by independent electric motors in each of the rear wheels. As a matter of fact, the eWheelDrive technology offers space under the bonnet. In comparison to the conventional cars, this space is occupied by the engine and transmission
Hennessey Performance has announced the MaxBoost445 Performance Upgrade for the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO. The result is 445HP (327 kW) and 515Nm (379 lb-ft) of torque on the engine. Originally, the 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost delivers 365H (272 kW) and 475Nm (350 lb-ft) of torque. The tuned Ford Taurus SHO does 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a ¼ mile in just 12.8 seconds with 175 km/h (109 mph) terminal speed. MaxBoost 445 Upgrade for the Taurus SHO Includes: • Hennessey Dual Cold Air Induc
Shelby has introduced the 1000 Widebody at the Fabulous Fords Event at Knott's Berry Farm in Southern California. The hyper-car is based on Ford Mustang (2010+ model). Shelby 1000 Widebody has whopping 950HP (708 kW) from its supercharged V8 engine. Remember that this is a street legal car, which is faster than almost everything on the road. It rolls enormous 345/35 R20 rear tires, which hardly can deliver any grip. The widebody package includes a new front and rear bumpers, extended s
Saleen has unveiled the 351 Mustang Prototype based on Ford Mustang Convertible. The one-off vehicle was presented at last weekend’s Fabulous Fords at Knott's Berry Farm in California. The exterior boasts a specially-made Orange County Orange paint. Under the bonnet, there is a “small-block” 5.7 liter V8 with 710HP (522 kW) and 887Nm (655 lb-ft) of torque. The power is put on the road through a 6-speed gearbox with 3.73:1 final drive ratio and a performance clutch system. It rolls 20” alloy wheels
Ford has just announced the introduction of the 1.5-liter EcoBoost Engine which will be added to the lineup of fuel-efficient, innovative powertrains. According to the company this unit is a key strategic entry because it aims to meet the global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost engines. In addition, Ford aims to produces 1.6 million EcoBoost engines annually. For this reason, by the end of 2013, six plants across Europe, Asia and North Am
2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition is an exceptional “step forward” of the ultimate high-performance off-road pickup truck. The Special Edition package gives the Raptor more uniqueness and makes it even more aggressive. This Ford model adds more special touches to Raptor’s existing Luxury Package. The
Shelby has announced the new 2013 Raptor, which is based on Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The big truck comes with more power and some other nice performance and styling parts. "As a native Texan, Carroll Shelby loved powerful trucks," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "Carroll connected his love for trucks with his passion for performance on several projects, with the first one over 30 years ago. The latest Shelby truck was created to conquer any terrain with serious velocity." The power is coming f
