Biker16 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 http://media.ford.com/news/fordstartsvolumevehicleproductioninromanianewfordb-maxfirstoffthelineatcraiovaplant.htm Ford also confirmed today that it is starting to build a second engine at Craiova, a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which will go into volume production early next year. Further details concerning the engine will be released at a later date. so any idea what this engine is? an I-4? a larger I-3? with current EcoBoost tech of 125hp per liter it would make 190hp, vs the 1.6's 180hp. or ~120hp N/A If it is an I-3 expect decent gain in economy over the 1.6 I-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Since they already build the 1.0 I-3 EB, it would make sense that this new 1.5 is also an I-3. I would be willing to bet that it's N/A as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 How about a non-eb 1.5l 4 cyl to replace the 1.6 used in the Fiesta (and ROW Focus?). The current Fiesta's mpgs aren't particularly impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I would be willing to bet that it's N/A as well. Good guess, thought that might not be the only power source in a vehicle that has the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHV 16V Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Since they already build the 1.0 I-3 EB, it would make sense that this new 1.5 is also an I-3. I would be willing to bet that it's N/A as well. This would make perfect sense. Use the two 3-cylinder engines to cover what was formerly N/A four territory. Then you have the 2.0/2.3 4-cylinders to handle most (but not all) of the ground covered by N/A V6s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Speaking for the D16 in the Fiesta, it's a fine engine but the only substantial update to it was Ti-VCT. The plant's been around for a while so either it will get an update or it will be replaced. If it is replaced, I hope it's in time for the 2014 refresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) The 1.5l is for the Asian market, Ford India uses it in the Fiesta and it is also Ti-VCT 107bhp mated to the dry clutch Powershift. Ford India also offers the 1.6L Ti-VCT in the top trim level Fiesta Edited June 27, 2012 by MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 How about a non-eb 1.5l 4 cyl to replace the 1.6 used in the Fiesta (and ROW Focus?). The current Fiesta's mpgs aren't particularly impressive. ?...as an owner of TWO I couldnt dis-agree with you more.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Must be the same 1.5 that was revealed in the EcoSport launch last month. I was trying to figure out where it came from... I think it will ultimately replace the 1.4 Sigma family Duratec engine currently being used in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 ?...as an owner of TWO I couldnt dis-agree with you more.............. Based on comparison to the Focus (larger car more HP) - 28/38mpg - Fiesta 29/39mpg. Smaller car with less hp gains you 1 mpg. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Based on comparison to the Focus (larger car more HP) - 28/38mpg - Fiesta 29/39mpg. Smaller car with less hp gains you 1 mpg. YMMV. There are limitations on how far you can go with MPG increases....the shortness of the Fiesta hurts in highway driving. Where it shines is in highway driving since its lighter then the Focus. Heck Smartcars don't even get MPG numbers like the Focus does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 ...so any idea what this engine is?... mainly because it's coming so quickly imho (and that's all it is) it's the 1.6 with the new 'indoor-plumbing' header & maybe with a slightly smaller bore (for turbo'ed reliability?) ...the "size" difference could be miniscule = mainly a rounding change, 1.544 vs 1.596 and done for marketing as much any other reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) They should put it in the Explorer. (ok before anyone freaks out that was a joke). Edited June 28, 2012 by 2005Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 It is begining to make sense. ford had to develop a 1.5 liter engine to meet the tax laws of some Asian countries like India. It's displacement is 1499CC looks to share a lot with the current 1.6 liter engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 ^ THANKS, Biker sorta also seems to fit in with the 1.3 evaporating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 It is begining to make sense. ford had to develop a 1.5 liter engine to meet the tax laws of some Asian countries like India. It's displacement is 1499CC looks to share a lot with the current 1.6 liter engine. When Australia signed a free trade deal with Thailand, they turned around and put a 100% tax on imported vehicles with an engine capacity over 3.0 liters which effectively killed exports of Falcon and territory as well as Holden Commodore. A move completely legal under international conventions but really sucks when you consider how this predator now floods Australia with Ford, GM and Toyota products lured to its shores by cheap labor and low taxes. All the while Australia is removing its last vestiges of import tariffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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