We've known for almost a year that Ford's EcoBoost line of turbocharged engines would proliferate through the Blue Oval's lineup, beginning with the 3.5-liter V6 and then moving downward in displacement to include turbocharged 2.0- and 1.4-liter inline fours. When the wraps came off the 2010 Ford Fusion in LA, we were disappointed that Ford hadn't announced the availability of the 2.0-liter turbo, with horsepower and torque output similar to the blown four-pot offered by GM (260 hp, 260 lb-ft). We would've been happy to see the turbo'd 1.4-liter that our own John McElroy had the chance to sample in May, but alas, nothing.
Now, the Detroit News reports that a four-cylinder EcoBoost is likely to be available in the Fusion sometime in 2010, but Ford spokesperson Said Deep says it's too early to speculate on displacements. Offering the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine in both the Fusion and possibly the next evolution of the Explorer would do wonders for Ford's CAFE ratings, but according to our own sources, don't expect the new mill to make it to market until 2011.
Last I'd heard though they were looking at a 2.5L EcoBoost mill to go under the Fusions hood but that got scotched when the markets tanked...
Seems like they still want to EcoBoost, just not as big anymore (which means the Fusion platform will likely have to go on one hell of a diet, unless they're happy with what the new platform weighs :huh:)
NefCanuck
NefCanuck,Dec 16 2008, 04:07 PM Wrote:Last I'd heard though they were looking at a 2.5L EcoBoost mill to go under the Fusions hood but that got scotched when the markets tanked...
Seems like they still want to EcoBoost, just not as big anymore (which means the Fusion platform will likely have to go on one hell of a diet, unless they're happy with what the new platform weighs :huh:)
NefCanuck
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Just slightly on topic ... but I had the opportunity to look at Ford of Canada's specs for Canadian Fusion for 2010, and it looks like north of the 49th the Sport model (3.5) will be available
only as AWD (since we're talking about added weight).
^^That may not be a bad thing... think Legacy sedan competition.
ZTWsquared,Dec 16 2008, 03:32 PM Wrote:NefCanuck,Dec 16 2008, 04:07 PM Wrote:Last I'd heard though they were looking at a 2.5L EcoBoost mill to go under the Fusions hood but that got scotched when the markets tanked...
Seems like they still want to EcoBoost, just not as big anymore (which means the Fusion platform will likely have to go on one hell of a diet, unless they're happy with what the new platform weighs :huh:)
NefCanuck
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Just slightly on topic ... but I had the opportunity to look at Ford of Canada's specs for Canadian Fusion for 2010, and it looks like north of the 49th the Sport model (3.5) will be available only as AWD (since we're talking about added weight).
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Yeah saw that... if it's priced right it could give cars in its class (and even some above) a run for their money, but my guess is close to (if not over) $40K :ph34r:
Only way I'd be able to upgrade to that would be winning the lottery and since that's as likely as me growing a mullet :P Project "Fusionator" is still a go for 2009...
NefCanuck