80 mpg Focus ECOnetic
Ford has announced that the 2012 Focus ECOnetic is expected to achieve 80 mpg (3.5 l/100km), while producing just 95 g/km of carbon dioxide.
That would be good enough to make it a viable alternative to hybrids such as the Toyota Prius, which currently manages 72.4 mpg (3.9 l/100km) on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 89 g/km.
Power for the Ford will come from a specially developed version of the 1.6 litre Duratorq TDCi diesel. With an output of 103 bhp (77 kW / 105 PS), it gets a new turbocharger, a revised fuel injection system and a water-cooled intercooler instead of an air-to-air item. The engine’s internals have also been modified to minimise friction.
Alongside the fuel-saving measures common across the rest of the new Focus range - stop/start system, gear shift indicator, regenerative battery charging and Eco Mode driver information system - the ECOnetic additionally benefits from a revised final drive ratio with raised gearing and low rolling resistance tyres.
Tweaked aerodynamics also play a part in enhancing efficiency. The underfloor features various shields and deflectors which are there to improve airflow and reduce drag. Up front, an active grille shutter controls airflow into the engine compartment, opening only when needed.
A European market launch for the Focus ECOnetic is scheduled for early 2012. It will be available as either a hatchback or estate.
That would be good enough to make it a viable alternative to hybrids such as the Toyota Prius, which currently manages 72.4 mpg (3.9 l/100km) on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 89 g/km.
Power for the Ford will come from a specially developed version of the 1.6 litre Duratorq TDCi diesel. With an output of 103 bhp (77 kW / 105 PS), it gets a new turbocharger, a revised fuel injection system and a water-cooled intercooler instead of an air-to-air item. The engine’s internals have also been modified to minimise friction.
Alongside the fuel-saving measures common across the rest of the new Focus range - stop/start system, gear shift indicator, regenerative battery charging and Eco Mode driver information system - the ECOnetic additionally benefits from a revised final drive ratio with raised gearing and low rolling resistance tyres.
Tweaked aerodynamics also play a part in enhancing efficiency. The underfloor features various shields and deflectors which are there to improve airflow and reduce drag. Up front, an active grille shutter controls airflow into the engine compartment, opening only when needed.
A European market launch for the Focus ECOnetic is scheduled for early 2012. It will be available as either a hatchback or estate.
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