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more about #ecoboostv6 more comments → gotsmart: Pretty hybrid badging? You've seen the Ford EcoBoost badge, right? Looks a lot like their Hybrid badge. more » RamblinReck89: Do you think this engine would fit into the new Focus they're sending our way? Sure the torque steer would tear your arms off, but it would make for ... more » pres: If it has a snail on it from the factory, I'm in. Unfortunately, the general motoring public is too ignorant to ever understand what a turbo can do f... more » r0ver: As opposed to a V8 with cylinder deactivation?What is the economy of a Taurus SHO compared to a Pontiac G8? more » Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.: $3k extra for better fuel mileage without the eco-weenie cred of smug badges? I think it's gonna be a tough sell. There's also the question of maint... more » Alphamazing: Honestly, I don't think turbos will entirely replace bigger engines. Yes, they get the same peak power with better fuel economy, but only if done righ... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Looks like the maximum number of eyebrows to be raised is 4. Slow day at the track.... more » Novaload: Good time for a Lincoln--and made me think of Hunter Thompson --the Caddy that wouldn't get off the line quite as fast as the Chevy but once it got up... more » Mike Delozier: I don't buy it.. the vette was barely hitting it hard.. i don't think the person who drove the vette knows how to drive (drag) or they took it easy to... more » brandegee: Great. More cars for fat people to go fast in. Hey Ford, how about something in the compact segment that doesn't look and go like an ice-fishing shack... more » King_Dave: The Flex doesnt look it, but its actually extremely aerodynamic. more » DoctorNine: I've been telling people for a long time that the AWD Flex is the perfect choice for folks that need a family car, and don't want to be forced into an... more » Graverobber: I've been noticing the difference in PR and Marketing between the Big Three. GM and Chrysler only seem to be out there either to bring the bad news, o... more » BTLFED: You know, I actually looked at the Ford Flex for a short time. There is something oddly appealing to me about that giant rolling toaster oven. Then I ... more » Ash78, cube farmer: No Jill Wagner standing between them to wave the flag? She'd be like the Christmas tree, but with better presence. Something something, unwrap it..bla... more » -
#ifeelgassy
CNBC's Phil LeBeau Can't Make EcoBoost Point With Talking Heads
Ford's EcoBoost engine line uses turbochargers and direct injection to match the performance of much larger engines while returning better fuel economy. Good luck getting that point across to Mike Barnacle and Morning Joe, Mr. LeBeau. More » -
#dragracing
EcoBoost Goes Drag: Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS Hit The Strip
Ford's EcoBoost engines promise higher performance while simultaneously providing higher fuel economy. To prove it, they took us out to the drag strip with a Taurus SHO-ish Lincoln MKS EcoBoost and Ford Flex EcoBoost to go head-to-head with some "competition." They certainly raised a few eyebrows. More » -
#detroitautoshow
2010 Lincoln MKS: Entry-Level Luxe Sedan Gets EcoBoost Engine
Ford told us today the 2010 Lincoln MKS will join the 2010 Ford Flex as models receiving a new sport appearance package, plus the 355 HP EcoBoost V6. That's the real story. More » -
#fordecoboost
Ford EcoBoost: Have You Driven A Twin-Turbocharged Ford Lately?
Ford has unwrapped its EcoBoost technology and is promising 355 HP and 350 lb-ft of torque from its new twin-turbocharged V6. More » -
#fordecoboost
Going In-Depth With Ford's Twin-Turbocharged V6 EcoBoost Engine
Today we made our way over to Ford's Beech Daly Technical Center, a nondescript building along the Dearborn side roads which houses what is, for lack of a better term, Ford's engine skunk works. Capable of doing everything from rapid-prototyped vinyl intakes to turning out fully functioning engines, the tech center is where all Ford's engines go to get the bugs worked out. Our mission was to get to know the 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost on a nuts-and-bolts level by putting one together ourselves. More »
