“The 2.3L version of the EcoBoost engine debuted in the 2015 Lincoln MKC crossover. Based upon the 2.0L EcoBoost, the 2.3L engine produces 289 PS (213 kW; 285 hp) @ 5500 rpm, 305 lb·ft (414 N·m) @ 2750 rpm. This engine is also available in the 2015- Ford Mustang, with power figures of 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 320 lb·ft (434 N·m) @ 3000 rpm.”
~ Wikipedia…
An inline four pushing that horsepower is cool but what kinda reliability can we expect from that… I mean the ecoboosts are based on duratech designs that date recently back to 2009 and 2010…
Also would be kinda curious if despite the engine being smaller displacement and power tweaked at what kinda MPG it would actually get… Never thought id see an i4 in a mustang haha… but its happening… Also I am kinda curious… I want to throw this out there… Why do you think ford actually made this decision when their v6’s were already doing the job well in the mustangs? and why not just make the entry level a 3.5 L v6 ecoboost… theres likely room ?
Ive seen this engine personally … that i4 is a tiny thing but a big beast on the inside… its fricken sick
Well i think that the eco boost engines it self is probably a decent engine. The only complains i read about the more little ecoboost engines, that they not seem to be that fuel economic as the factory describs.
But this is related to the European little Eco boost engines like the 1.0 3 cilinder. Still with a turbo they managed to get 125HP out of it in the Focus, that pretty impressive.
Yeah I honestly think ford had it right with the ecoboost two liter.. which is basically a durtech 20 with direct inject and direct turbo.. I have to say though.. I can bet money on the fact that the little i4 in that will have more get up and go than a v6 with the same horse power... can almost guarantee that... Crazy though what they are pulling off... maybe I should buy the engine/drive train and plop it in my ford focus HAHA... oh gosh... id be in for an awesome ride
SHIT.. DAMN IT... i thought.. damn.. i thought I PMed this but I clicked on your name not realizing it wasnt our PM.. oh well hahahaha.. Yup I love cars... I wish i could do more than test drive :/
PPFFFFT ... best american car company (IMHO).. beats chevy and SMH (dodge).. :PPP... Actually id take a ferrari not a ford muscle car any day :P :P....
Yeah I love ford.. maybe an addict but not a fan boy though.. im not that cray cray To be fair... i look at cars from the engineering/tech/mechanic standpoint but I still love the thrill of them.. Fixing them is frustrating but I just cant get myself away from dojng so :D
They have but then again theyve fucked up pretty bad too haha... Not as bad as dodge with the pentastar :P..... hopefully fiat (Fix it again tony's) make them better... hahahaha.. i cant believe they were so shitty they got bought out by a company that up until recently has never been in the US... oh.. geez that cracks me up.. its nothing against italian cars.. more or less just my strong dissent for dodge :D
And topic derailed... I BLAME YOU >>>>>>>>>>>> Mistery :P nah jk its chill haha
No doubt.. but ill be the first to admit.. there underpinning decisions are the worst... Like if you look under a ford you can tell it apart... also gosh there undercoatings are also terrible.. trust me... they peel off and rust in spots..id rather not have a undercoating in the first place... My dad has a 1994 ford explorer (Exploder).. the underside is rusted out... from florida's salty atmosphere but surpisingly it was built like a tank.. still chugging to this day.. runs great!
Fords petrol engines have never realy been bad, as far as i know. Only their Diesels from lets say mid 90´s till arround 2004 ish i guess, where not allways that great.
Well to be fair... Ford really has had more experience with petrol.. and honestly isnt the EU gravitating towards mroe petrol than diesel engines now... or am I wrong?
Yeah but diesel is such a dirty fuel (in terms how of how it is in handling not emissions).... not to mention the engines are heavier.. and trying to push efficiency can only go so far because eventually you start producing more power and sltart losing efficiency ... plus gasoline has a higher fuel density than diesel... in terms of energy density.. so yeah far better fuel... too bad road tax is a bitch for both fuels...
An inline four pushing that horsepower is cool but what kinda reliability can we expect from that.. I mean the ecoboosts are based on duratech designs that date recently back to 2009 and 2010...
Ford makes good engines so unless they have a specific defect it should be very reliable. Remember the Japanese have been pushing this much power from small four bangers for 20+ years.
Also would be kinda curious if despite the engine being smaller displacement and power tweaked at what kinda MPG it would actually get...
Turbos improve engine efficiency by allowing the engine to breath easier and reducing pumping losses. This gives the power of a v6 and the mpg of a 4 at the expense of increased complexity and cost.
Why do you think ford actually made this decision when their v6's were already doing the job well in the mustangs?
Even though they could have done this decades ago, legislation has recently forced them to increase their average fuel efficiency.
why not just make the entry level a 3.5 L v6 ecoboost
A 4 cylinder would have a better impact on their cafe rating and a turbo v6 would encroach the Mustang GT. Many Americans are still latched on to V8s like its their mamas teet. Frankly I am surprised Ford dropped the pushrod for the OHC. Glad but surprised.
Very true... Yeah.. I was just stunned to see the ecoboost in it not because of power reasons but really... Americans and their V8s.. typically thats why they get mustang muscles but hey Id buy it... Looks like a pretty solid build no doubt... :D.. about pushrod vs ohc.. im thinking mainly because FINALLY the EPA is making things harder..., in their tests now ac is rquired to be on and acceleration is being pushed up a bit..... so yeah change is prolly for fuel economy... (not sure though)
Those new EcoBoost engines look interesting, I haven't driven one, but considering the power number I imagine they're impressive. My 2006 Focus is pretty quick for a 130hp 4-cyl; thankfully it has a proper 5-speed manual transmission. :-D