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  • 2014 Engine of the Year – Results [images]

    Ford managed to scoop the International Engine of the Year Award for third consecutive time. The “star” is again the three-cylinder 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine which was recently updated. It now produces 140HP (103 kW) and is able to accelerate the new Fiesta from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds. The engine is also super-economical – 4.5 liters / 100 km (52.3 mpg US or 62.8 mpg UK) on combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 104 g/km.

    The engine managed to gather 351 points from the jury putting it on 1st place. The 2nd place is for Ferrari’s 4.5 liter V8 with 281 points and 3rd for Volkswagen’s 1.4 liter TSI – 254 points. Of course, the 1.0 liter EcoBoost won the sub 1.0 liter category with 505 points.

    Here are all the winners:

    • Sub 1-liter: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
    • 1.0-liter to 1.4-liter: Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger
    • 1.4-liter to 1.8-liter: BMW / PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.6-liter turbo petrol
    • 1.8-liter to 2.0-liter: Mercedes-AMG 2-liter turbo
    • 2.0-liter to 2.5-liter: Audi 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo
    • 2.5-liter to 3.0-liter: BMW 3.0-liter twin-power turbo six-cylinder gasoline
    • 3.0-liter to 4.0-liter: McLaren 3.8-liter V8
    • Above 4.0-liter: Ferrari 4.5-liter V8
    • New Engine: Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter turbo
    • Green Engine: Tesla Full-electric powertrain
    • Performance Engine: Ferrari 4.5-liter V8
    • International Engine of the Year: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo

      Source: Engine of the Year Awards

    • Ford 1.0 litre EcoBoost wins Engine of the Year – Again

      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 fuel consumption without sacrificing power. It get the highest score in the history of the awards. The engine also won the “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” category at the annual awards presented by Engine Technology International magazine.

      The 1.0-liter EcoBoost has 125HP (92 kW) and 170Nm (125 lb-ft) of torque at 1,400RPM. It achieves 65.7 mpg in combined cycle (Fiesta model).

      The engine is also available in the Ford B-MAX, Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX.  Small enough to fit in the overhead luggage compartment of an aeroplane, the engine delivers best-in-class petrol fuel economy in Ford Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX and Grand C-MAX.

      2012 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium
      2012 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium
      2012 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium
      2012 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium
      2012 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium

      Source: Ford

    • Volkswagen’s 1.2 TSI Engine is now available for Polo, Golf and Golf Plus

      The new highly efficient engine from VW, the 1.2 litre turbo petrol is now available to order for Polo, Golf and Golf Plus. VW is continuing the tradition by developing small turbo engines from the TSI range. (more…)