In Saarlouis, Germany, Ford Motor Company rolled off their assembly line a vehicle that has the ability to achieve 58.9 mpg. The feat is impressive by itself but becomes even more so when the car’s powerplant is revealed. Under the hood of the Focus 1.0 EcoBoost isn’t a hybrid assisted drivetrain and there is no electric motor connected to an alternative fueled engine. Instead, the latest compact from Ford is motivated by a pure-petrol-powered turbocharged inline three cylinder. Now that production of the car has officially begun, the streets of Europe might see even more blue oval hatchbacks.
“Production of the first Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost is an important milestone for Ford,” said Ford of Europe Chairman and CEO Stephen Odell. “Developing an engine this small and fuel efficient that still delivers good power and driving fun in a Focus-sized car would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.” Displacing a tidy 1.0 liters and using a single turbocharger, the three cylinder EcoBoost puts out either 99 or 123 horsepower. Built at the Cologne, Germany engine plant, the block will soon find extra work in the C-Max and B-Max. When placed in the Focus and in 99 horsepower trim, nearly 60 mpg can be averaged. The direct injected, 123 horsepower variant still impresses with 56.5 mpg. Both 1.0 liter mills produce remarkably low emissions at 109 g/km and 114 g/km respectively.
Source: Ford
