Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Turbocharging Equals Fuel Economy and Performance on Cruze Ecotec
2010-05-26
Proper sizing of the turbocharger allows the small 1.4L engine to sip fuel under lighter driving conditions because the extra turbo power, normally associated with a larger sized engine, is held in reserve.
The turbocharger’s performance-boosting advantage comes from forcing greater airflow into the engine. Its pressurized charge packs more air into the cylinders, allowing them to process the air and fuel normally associated with a larger engine for improved acceleration.
The Cruze’s turbocharger is lubricated by engine oil and is liquid cooled for long-term durability and reliability. The pressurized air charge is cooled via an air-to-air intercooling system prior to entering the engine. This lowers the temperature of the inlet air for more effective boost charge and combustion efficiency. The turbocharger system does not require any special maintenance.
The Ecotec 1.4L turbo is standard on Eco, LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve an estimated 138 horsepower, 148 pound feet of torque and 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact segment.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
ALL-NEW FORD FIESTA DELIVERS 40 MPG; TOPS CLASS IN FUEL ECONOMY
2011 FORD FIESTA:
‘IT’S A PRETTY BIG DEAL’
The same type of out-of-the-box thinking that led to the groundbreaking Fiesta Movement social media initiative is reflected in a new ad campaign to launch Ford’s all-new small car, the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
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- Ford is launching the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta with a broad-reaching advertising campaign built around the theme, “It’s a pretty big deal”
- The new campaign shares the same nontraditional approach that defined the Fiesta Movement, an initiative that introduced the new small car to consumers through socially vibrant agents who have been driving Fiestas in monthly themed missions and relating their experiences through social media sites
- The campaign also includes a significant multicultural element to reach out to two of the largest consumer groups in the small car segment – young African Americans and Hispanics
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
DUBed OUT MUSTANG
DUB EDITION 2011 FORD MUSTANG BRINGS UNIQUE STYLE TO NEW GENERATION OF BUYERS
Mustang DUB edition
2011 DUB Edition Mustang introduces Ford Mustang to a whole new generation of buyers
· Based on the new 305-hp Mustang V-6, the DUB Edition will sport 20-inch TIS wheels and Pirelli tires and be available in coupe, convertible and Glass Roof body styles
· The 2011 Mustang V-6 coupe uses advanced technologies and improved aerodynamics to become the first production vehicle to make 300-plus hp and return 30-plus mpg highway
The DUB Edition Mustang is based on Ford’s outstanding new 3.7-liter V-6 Mustang and will be available this fall. A collaboration between Ford, DUB and Roush Industries, the DUB Edition Mustang will be offered as a coupe, convertible or with the best-of-both-worlds Glass Roof option. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.
“The Ford Mustang is the most customized vehicle in the world, and this collaboration pushes the boundaries even further,” said Fritz Wilke, Mustang brand manager. “We’re proud of our relationship with DUB and Roush and how they worked together to bring a new look to Mustang, helping the 2011 DUB Edition Mustang V-6 appeal to a whole new audience.”
Available only with Ford’s new high-tech, 305-horsepower DOHC 3.7-liter V-6, the DUB Edition Mustang will offer:
· 20-inch TIS wheels with Pirelli performance tires
· Roush front fascia and splitter
· Roush quarter window louvers and windshield banner
· Roush lowering springs
· Coupe, convertible or Glass Roof body style
· Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
· 3.31 rear axle ratio for spirited acceleration
· DUB logo embroidered in front headrest and DUB stripe package
· Black interior
· Choice of four exterior colors: Black, Grabber Blue, Race Red or Ingot Silver
“Working with Ford and Roush is an honor and has been a dream come true for DUB,” said Myles Kovacs, president and co-founder of DUB magazine. “The Mustang is such an iconic muscle car and has always been a customizer’s favorite. The DUB Edition Mustang stays true to its roots, but I think we’ve successfully brought a ton of hustle to the muscle.”
About the 2011 Mustang V-6
For 2011, Mustang is available with a lightweight, all-new high-performance powerplant. Displacing 3.7 liters, the double-overhead-cam (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 uses Ford’s Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) to produce remarkable power output – 305 horsepower and 280 ft.-lb. of torque – while still achieving up to 31 mpg highway.
Drivers can get the most out of the new V-6 engine using either an all-new six-speed manual or automatic transmission. With either choice comes the flexibility and fuel economy benefit of six forward ratios.
The 2011 Mustang has also received enhancements to its chassis to maintain the outstanding balance and driving behavior Mustang owners expect. Combined with state-of-the-art safety and technology features, the 2011 Mustang sets a new standard in the sports coupe class.
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