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2008 Ford Verve Concept


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Quick question... I've read autoblog's summary and skimmed the press release, what is the 1.4 ecoboost and do we know the specs of this beast?

It's a revolutionary engine that runs off of sunshine and happy thoughts and its only emissions are rainbows and Sierra Club bumper stickers.

 

No specs, but if its power is in direct proportion to the 2.0L Ecoboost, it's about 190hp and 190lb-ft.

 

However, it may churn out an exceptionally efficient 150-160hp/tq--I don't know that you need 190hp in a vehicle of that size, not that it wouldn't make for one heck of a pocket pocket rocket.

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I find the press release very interesting - even though the quotes are attributed to Kuzak, it has Farley written all over it. I cannot recall any point in Ford's recent past when a different division (Ford Europe) was given so much credit for another division's product - it's quite startling. Also, the out and out touting of Ford's success with small cars in Europe is a welcome change - I don't recall such bravado for anything other than trucks. Farley seems to be really be pitching this car and its attributes at a new audience, along with us enthusiast nutcases. He also seems to be touting the worldwide might of Ford - and that's also a very good thing. Finally, Mullaly's vision is bearing fruit. I find much to enthuse over when I read the release! And that's before I concentrate on the car! :)

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Well it looks almost the same as the proposed new 100 MPG Ford Escort.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/24/ford-es...-100mpg-hybrid/

 

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100 MPG Escort

 

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Latest Verve concept

 

PS. Can we have the warm smile of a Pug at the front

http://www.kewego.co.uk/video/iLyROoaftIsA.html

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