<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/" rel="tag">Geneva Motor Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/tech/" rel="tag">Technology</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><img vspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/flexecoboostreview18opta.jpg" /><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> is expanding its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/">EcoBoost</a> engine strategy to Europe this summer with the introduction of 2.0-liter and 1.6-liter inline-four cylinder engines. The EcoBoost range of turbocharged and direct injected gasoline engines debuted last summer here in North America with the launch of the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/taurus+sho">Ford Taurus SHO</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/flex">Flex</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mks">Lincoln MKS</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mkt">MKT</a>. <br />
<br />
Ford will debut refreshed versions of its S-Max and Galaxy minivans this summer, both of which will use the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that will also be available in the updated <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-ford-edge-chicago-debut/">Edge</a> later this year. In the European van applications, the 2.0-liter will be rated at 200 horsepower, which is on the low end for an engine of this type and displacement. Power numbers for the four-cylinder turbo in U.S. applications haven't yet been announced but will likely be in the 230-240 hp range to match the current 3.0-liter V6 used in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/fusion">Fusion</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/escape">Escape</a>. <br />
<br />
The smaller C-Max and Grand C-Max will be the first vehicles to use a 1.6-liter EcoBoost when they go on sale in the fall. The 1.6-liter will be offered in two power levels, 148 hp and 177 hp. For now Ford is only committing to installing the 1.6-liter in the two MPV variants. However, when we got our first preview of the Focus models that debuted in Detroit, Ford officials acknowledged that an EcoBoost-powered <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/focus">Focus</a> would eventually join the 2.0-liter normally aspirated engine in North America. <br />
<br />
American enthusiasts hoping for a chance to buy Ford's raucous 300-hp <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/FocusRS/">Focus RS</a> that launched in Europe last year won't be getting that particular car. However, Ford is confirming this week at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> that a global performance car based on the new Focus is definitely coming with EcoBoost power. When the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/06/detroit-2008-ford-explorer-america-concept-says-bye-bye-to-body/">Explorer America Concept</a> was unveiled in Detroit two years ago, Ford also talked about a 275-hp 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which would certainly be plenty in the Focus, especially if it stays front-wheel drive. <br />
<br />
[Source: Ford]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Euro-Fords first to get four-cylinder EcoBoost this summer</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/">Euro-Fords first to get four-cylinder EcoBoost this summer</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19375141/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
More...
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> is expanding its <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/">EcoBoost</a> engine strategy to Europe this summer with the introduction of 2.0-liter and 1.6-liter inline-four cylinder engines. The EcoBoost range of turbocharged and direct injected gasoline engines debuted last summer here in North America with the launch of the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/taurus+sho">Ford Taurus SHO</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/flex">Flex</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mks">Lincoln MKS</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mkt">MKT</a>. <br />
<br />
Ford will debut refreshed versions of its S-Max and Galaxy minivans this summer, both of which will use the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that will also be available in the updated <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/2011-ford-edge-chicago-debut/">Edge</a> later this year. In the European van applications, the 2.0-liter will be rated at 200 horsepower, which is on the low end for an engine of this type and displacement. Power numbers for the four-cylinder turbo in U.S. applications haven't yet been announced but will likely be in the 230-240 hp range to match the current 3.0-liter V6 used in the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/fusion">Fusion</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/escape">Escape</a>. <br />
<br />
The smaller C-Max and Grand C-Max will be the first vehicles to use a 1.6-liter EcoBoost when they go on sale in the fall. The 1.6-liter will be offered in two power levels, 148 hp and 177 hp. For now Ford is only committing to installing the 1.6-liter in the two MPV variants. However, when we got our first preview of the Focus models that debuted in Detroit, Ford officials acknowledged that an EcoBoost-powered <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/focus">Focus</a> would eventually join the 2.0-liter normally aspirated engine in North America. <br />
<br />
American enthusiasts hoping for a chance to buy Ford's raucous 300-hp <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/FocusRS/">Focus RS</a> that launched in Europe last year won't be getting that particular car. However, Ford is confirming this week at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/geneva-motor-show/">Geneva Motor Show</a> that a global performance car based on the new Focus is definitely coming with EcoBoost power. When the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/06/detroit-2008-ford-explorer-america-concept-says-bye-bye-to-body/">Explorer America Concept</a> was unveiled in Detroit two years ago, Ford also talked about a 275-hp 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which would certainly be plenty in the Focus, especially if it stays front-wheel drive. <br />
<br />
[Source: Ford]<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Euro-Fords first to get four-cylinder EcoBoost this summer</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/">Euro-Fords first to get four-cylinder EcoBoost this summer</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19375141/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/euro-fords-first-to-get-four-cylinder-ecoboost-this-summer/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
More...