MRH 350Z Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 In addition to the Zed I own a mark 1 Ford Focus (for family purposes). I decided to trade in the Focus and buy the New Focus Zetec S... The engine of choice: a 1.0 litre, 3 cylinder!!! CO2 emissions = 114 g/km and combined 56.5 mpg (I'll believe that when I see it)!! Those figures are better than a lot of diesel engines. Thing is it has 125 ps and 148 lb ft of torque (on overboost); it performs quite well. Apparently the engine weighs just 75 kg and the engine block could fit on a sheet of A4 paper..! It has been achieved with a tiny turbocharger, direct injection and twin variable camshaft timing. I was rather impressed by the technology that has gone into this little beast... the petrol engine has a future yet!! Never thought I'd be excited by an eco based engine (car) but there you go... (still nice to have a meaty V6 for contrast though!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Enj oy........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Friend of mine who works for Ford won't shut up about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Its the way of the future. Maybe they should let brabus loose on them. With the smart 2 engines got bolted together with a bi-turbo. If thats what a 1 litre does what would a 3 litre v... er 9! do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varley16 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 i work for ford! the new engine is brilliant, i tested one the other day and have been very impressed, ive been banging on about this engine to all my customers, i get the same look, the ones who actually road test them say the same as me! just brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRH 350Z Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 The three pot even sounds quite good..!? And in Zetec S trim which comes with a little body kit and 18 inch wheels... I tell you! I might be getting overexcited...?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Supposed to be a very good engine, such a shame the rest of the car is utter shite. I like 3pots, the one in the Aygo we had sounded ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 i work for ford! the new engine is brilliant, i tested one the other day and have been very impressed, ive been banging on about this engine to all my customers, i get the same look, the ones who actually road test them say the same as me! just brilliant. The 1.6 diesel is terrible isn't it? My mech is a ford specialist, he said its a Peugeot lump and the sump is designed in sort of a V shape so when you drop the oil you end up with 2 pools of crud and oil either side......60k guarenteed engine problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRH 350Z Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 ... such a shame the rest of the car is utter shite. A tad harsh..? I will concede that it does not handle as well as the mk 1 Focus - that has nicely weighted steering and a well balanced chassis. The electronically assisted steering in the new one is rather vague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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