Ford Fiesta 2014 3 Cylinder Offered In North America

In early 2012, Ford had announced the imminent release of its new 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine of 1 liter. At this time, considering the possibility to slide under the hood of the Focus and Ford Fiesta 2014. It goes without saying that, at first glance, this little mechanical seems better suited to the small size of the sub-compact. However, when you look at its specifications, it could probably also animate the Focus. The price of fuel being what it is, the American manufacturer had a great idea.

Mechanics of Ford Fiesta 2014

This small 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine with double overhead camshaft head was seen at the beginning of the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. In terms of North American consumers, it will be the Auto Show in Los Angeles they will for the first time. The power of this small 3-cylinder, 123 hp, compares favorably with that of the 4-cylinder 1.6-liter 120 horsepower found under the hood of the Ford Fiesta 2014 subcompact. It is the same torque reaches 148 lb-ft compared with 112 pounds-feet of 4-cylinder. Consumers should not feel like driving a car with 3 cylinders. This engine offers a very smooth and quiet idle, very good acceleration and very sporty sound.

Innovative technologies of Ford Fiesta 2014

The EcoBoost 3-cylinder 1-liter Ford receives innovative technologies that improve performance and reliability. For example, one can speak of a crankshaft offset from the axis of the piston, oil pump with variable flow, a turbocharger, direct injection of fuel and a belt distribution immersed in oil. In addition, this little mechanical Ford Fiesta 2014 with 25% fewer moving parts than a 4-cylinder engine, it was also calibrated with the crankshaft pulley and flywheel rather than a crankshaft balancer shaft which would have added weight, increased friction and power reduction.

Since its launch in 2012 the Ford Focus in the spring, the EcoBoost 3-cylinder 1-liter has gained some notoriety as it was named Engine of the Year by a jury of 76 automotive journalists from 36 different countries, it also received the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics magazine and the Dewar Trophy UK. In addition, 30% of Focus sold in Europe are powered by this engine.

Ford Fiesta 2014  

Ford Fiesta 2014: 3-Cylinder Offered In North America

Ford Fiesta Redesign

The facelift of the Ford Fiesta was introduced. The little boy shows up with redesigned look and many new features such as a hidden brake assist and a new multimedia system. Called 2013 Ford Fiesta Redesign.

The revised version of the Ford Fiesta is here. It is presented by a modified design and a multitude of technical innovations. The new version of the 1976 for the first time presented small car will mainly be safer and more economical, but also offer more comfort.

Redesigned optics
The front of the back available as a three and five-door Fiesta is dominated by the large grille in a trapezoidal shape, which is reminiscent of the Nobel sports cars from Aston Martin. Also fall on the newly designed headlamps with LED daytime running lights and the bonnet with power domes. Great goal in the interior was to optimize the ergonomic interior. New is also the multimedia connectivity system Ford SYNC, which can be operated by voice commands and provides connection options via USB and Bluetooth. Likewise, the SYNC system independently in a position to inform in case of accident to the local emergency services in local language about the location of the vehicle.

Safety systems on board
For security in the city to ensure the "Active City Stop" system. It helps the driver by means of targeted brake intervention, to prevent rear-end collisions in city traffic or at least reduce the severity of the accident. Another new feature is the so-called "MyKey" system, which allows parents greater influence on the driving behavior of their offspring. Thus, the vehicle owners to program a special car keys such that maximum radio volume and speed of the vehicle will be limited. Similarly, it is excluded that driver assistance and safety systems are disabled.

Award winning engine
One of the engines of the new Ford Fiesta is already award winning. The 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder direct injection petrol engine, which is already in Ford Focus, Ford C-Max and B-Max has been used, received the "Engine of the Year 2012".