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The 2014 Ford Fiesta is getting an updated look inside and out, but the big news is what the car will be getting under the hood. Though neither is a surprise, Ford confirmed today that the Fiesta will be adding two new EcoBoost engines: Ford's first-ever three-cylinder engine focusing on efficiency and a 1.6-liter turbo-four in the Fiesta ST bringing improved performance.
We've already had a taste of the turbocharged 1.0-liter EcoBoost during a Quick Spin in Ford Focus earlier this year, but Ford promises that this engine in the Fiesta will bring impressive fuel economy and refinement to the subcompact segment. Using a cast-iron block that's both small enough and light enough to carry onto an airplane, the latest EcoBoost mill was designed to reduce noise, vibration and harshness levels with features like an offset crankshaft and external balancing. Final numbers haven't been announced yet, but Ford is projecting output of 123 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque to go with a fuel economy rating expected to top 40 miles per gallon.
Much as we loved Focus ST in our recent hot hatch comparison, the smaller Fiesta ST seen here should deliver even more pint-sized driving pleasure. Like the Focus, the ST will only be available on the hatchback model, and it will get an instantly recognizable appearance that includes a sportier front fascia with a lower chin spoiler, an equally aggressive rear-end styling with a diffuser and duel exhaust outlets, exclusive 17-inch wheels and an available Molten Orange exterior paint color. For optimal handling, the ST's steering and suspension systems have been upgraded, an electronic Torque Vectoring Control has been added and a three-mode stability control system lets drivers choose how much the car interjects during spirited driving. Initial figures for the Fiesta ST tout output of 197 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque, as well as a highway fuel economy rating of up to 34 mpg.
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Ford expanding Fiesta line with high-po ST, frugal 1.0L EcoBoost originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 2014 Ford Fiesta is getting an updated look inside and out, but the big news is what the car will be getting under the hood. Though neither is a surprise, Ford confirmed today that the Fiesta will be adding two new EcoBoost engines: Ford's first-ever three-cylinder engine focusing on efficiency and a 1.6-liter turbo-four in the Fiesta ST bringing improved performance.We've already had a taste of the turbocharged 1.0-liter EcoBoost during a Quick Spin in Ford Focus earlier this year, but Ford promises that this engine in the Fiesta will bring impressive fuel economy and refinement to the subcompact segment. Using a cast-iron block that's both small enough and light enough to carry onto an airplane, the latest EcoBoost mill was designed to reduce noise, vibration and harshness levels with features like an offset crankshaft and external balancing. Final numbers haven't been announced yet, but Ford is projecting output of 123 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque to go with a fuel economy rating expected to top 40 miles per gallon.
Much as we loved Focus ST in our recent hot hatch comparison, the smaller Fiesta ST seen here should deliver even more pint-sized driving pleasure. Like the Focus, the ST will only be available on the hatchback model, and it will get an instantly recognizable appearance that includes a sportier front fascia with a lower chin spoiler, an equally aggressive rear-end styling with a diffuser and duel exhaust outlets, exclusive 17-inch wheels and an available Molten Orange exterior paint color. For optimal handling, the ST's steering and suspension systems have been upgraded, an electronic Torque Vectoring Control has been added and a three-mode stability control system lets drivers choose how much the car interjects during spirited driving. Initial figures for the Fiesta ST tout output of 197 hp and 214 lb-ft of torque, as well as a highway fuel economy rating of up to 34 mpg.
Scroll down to check out the four press releases for the 2014 Fiesta.Continue reading Ford expanding Fiesta line with high-po ST, frugal 1.0L EcoBoost
Ford expanding Fiesta line with high-po ST, frugal 1.0L EcoBoost originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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