Ford Announces Powertrain Enhancements for its European Lineup, Adds Stop/Start Technology

At this week's 2011 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, Ford announced a series of powertrain enhancements that include the addition of Stop/Start technology for its European market Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models, together with the introduction of an all-new 1.6-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine.

“The introduction of the new small-displacement diesel engine and of the Ford Auto-Start-Stop system is another important step towards even more sustainable mobility”, said Rolf Deges, Chief Program Engineer for Ford of Europe. “All through Europe there is a growing demand for frugal, smaller displacement powertrains and new technologies, and we are more than happy to address this demand with our new entries”.

Replacing the 115HP 2.0-liter diesel, the new 1.6-liter motor comes with a standard Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) producing 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque between 1,750-2,000 rpm.

“With this torque performance, it's now possible to have such a small displacement diesel engine driving even large cars like the Ford Galaxy in a more than appropriate way – and at very low fuel consumption”, said Deges.

Equipped with the new four-pot oil-burner, the Galaxy MPV's combined fuel economy is 5.4 lt/100 km (43.5 US mpg), while the Mondeo needs just 4.9 lt/100 km (48 US mpg).

Ford said these figures are also achieved by adding standard Ford ECOnetic Technologies features to the range, including Smart Regenerative Charging, the Ford Eco Mode driver information system and an Active Grille Shutter system. All of these technologies come as standard equipment on the new 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi engine.

In addition, the 1.6 TDCi variant can be paired with the Ford Auto-Start-Stop system, further improving fuel economy by as much as 10 percent in city driving and reducing CO2 emissions.

To better cope with the increased number of engine starts, the system features an enhanced starter motor, capable of firing up the powerplant in just 0.3 seconds after the driver presses the accelerator or clutch pedal.

The Ford Auto-Start-Stop system is also available in conjunction with the turbocharged 1.6-liter Ecoboost petrol engine.

Last but not least, the small diesel was also chosen to motivate the new Ford Mondeo ECOnetic after it was specially calibrated and coupled to modified a six-speed manual gearbox with a longer final drive.

Featuring a Start-Stop system, the Mondeo ECOnetic returns 54.7 US mpg (or 4.3 lt/100 km) in the combined cycle. Other special features include a lowered suspension and low rolling resistant tires.

The last item on Ford’s list is the Durashift 6-speed automatic transmission, which is optional for the 200HP 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine. Upgraded to withstand the 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) – 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) in overboost mode, the auto box helps the Mondeo achieve an average fuel consumption of 6.5 lt/100 km (36.2 US mpg).

“The combination of the 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi with the Durashift 6-tronic transmission is really a connoisseur's choice: it really delivers a powerful yet very relaxed and refined driving experience” Rolf Deges commented. “With these attributes in place, this combination is the perfect addition to our large car range, and supplements well to the already available combinations of the Ford PowerShift 6-speed double-wet clutch transmission with the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi with 140 and 163 PS”.

By Csaba Daradics

_______________________________GALLERY_______________________________

2011 Ford Mondeo Facelift gets New 240HP 2.0 -liter EcoBoost and 200HP Diesel

Ford's European division has slid the covers off the facelifted 2011 Mondeo ahead of its public premiere at the 2010 Moscow International Automobile Salon at the end of August. All three body styles of the Mondeo [four-door sedan, five-door liftback and estate] receive a subtle redesign, new range-topping turbocharged engines and additional features.

The design refresh up front includes new and slimmer upper grilles combined with a bolder trapezoid lower grille, restyled bonnet profile and new LED daytime running lights. At the back, Ford's designers reworked the tail lights that now employ LED technology while all body styles receive a new rear deck lid treatment.

There are no photos of the interior yet but the company said that among the changes, there's a new "flow-through" centre console design, revised door treatment featuring flush and integrated door release handles, a different central overhead console with ambient lighting and new trim materials.

New interior features include the introduction of LED courtesy lights, a new satellite navigation system and a Premium Sound System option which incorporates a 265-watt, eight-channel amplifier unit.

Under the bonnet, the recently launched 203HP 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbo petrol will be joined by the first application of a higher performance 240-horsepower version and a comprehensively revised 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine.

Ford said that the 240HP version of the 2.0-liter Ecoboost turbo petrol will return the same C02 emissions (179g/km) as the 203HP unit, regardless of bodystyle.

For the 2011MY, the revised 2.2-liter turbo diesel unit boasts a 12 per cent power increase to 200-horsepower, making it the most powerful Duratorq diesel engine to date.

The Mondeo also benefits from a newer version of Ford's six-speed PowerShift double wet-clutch transmission system that comes as standard for all EcoBoost petrol engines, and will be available as an option for the 140PS and 163PS versions of the 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesels.

New technology features for the 2011MY include Lane Departure Warning, Driver Alert and Auto High Beam systems.

The new Mondeo range will go on sale across Europe from September 2010 (UK: October, 2010) with further information and technical details to be released closer to launch.

Ford UK Prices Mondeo with the New Turbo Gasoline and Diesel Engines

For 2010, the Mondeo range benefits from the introduction of a new 2.0-liter Ecoboost turbocharged gasoline engine and reworked 2.0-liter TDCi diesel units, as well as a new six-speed dual-clutch Powershift transmission.

With an output of 203HP and a maximum torque of 300Nm, the 2.0L EcoBoost allows the Mondeo to achieve 0-62mph (100km/h) acceleration in 7.9sec (8.2sec for the estate) and reach a top speed of over 144mph (231km/h) for the four and five-door versions or 141mph for estates.

The 2.0-liter unit comes as standard with the Powershift dual-clutch transmission. Prices in the UK for the Ecoboost models start from £22,095.

Ford has also improved the Mondeo's 2.0-litre TDCi diesel that comes in three flavors with 115HP and 140HP and a new 163HP version. All new Mondeo TDCi models are equipped with six-speed manual transmission as standard, while the dual-clutch transmission is available as an option on the 140HP and 163HP 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi units.

The diesel-powered Mondeos start at £18,995 for the 115HP engine, £19,245 for the 140HP version and £19,895 for the range-topping 163HP unit.

_________________________________________________________________

New 2010 Ford Mondeo powertrains
	2.0-litre coBoost PowerShift	2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi 6-speed man	2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi -speed man (PowerShift)	2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi 6- speed man(PowerShift)
Max power (PS)	203	115	140	163
Max torque (Nm)	300	300	320	340
CO2 emission* (g/km)	179	139	139 (149)	139 (149)
Fuel consumption* (mpg UK)
Urban	26.4	44.1	44.1 (39.2)	44.1 (39.2)
Extra urban	39.2	61.3	61.3 (6.0)	61.3 (6.0)
Combined	36.6	53.2	53.2 (50.4)	53.2 (50.4)
Performance (5-door)
Top speed (mph)	144.2	119.3	130.5 (127.4)	136.7 (133.6)
0—62 mph in secs.	7.9	11.2	9.5 (10.2)	8.9 (9.5)
Performance (estate)
Top speed (mph)	141.1	114	127.4 (124.3)	133.6) (130.5)
0-62mph (secs)	8.2	11.4	9.8 (10.4)	9.1 (9.8)
Price
Mondeo 5-door	£22,095	£18,995	£19,245 (£20,745)	£19,895 (£22,395)
Mondeo estate	£23,195	£20,095	£20,345 (£21,845)	£21,995 (£23,495)

Ford Announces New 2.0 Turbo Engine with 203HP for Mondeo and 163HP Diesel for Kuga SUV

Along with the Euro-spec 2011 Focus, the final versions of the C-MAX and Grand C-MAX which go on sale in Europe this year and some updates to the optional equipment of the recently revealed S-MAX and Galaxy facelift, Ford will also unveil the 2010 model year Mondeo and Kuga with powetrain and transmission enhancements at the Geneva Show.

Ford didn't clarify in its press release if the new Kuga and Mondeo also benefit from any cosmetic changes of the same subtle nature as those on the S-MAX and Galaxy (the Mondeo pictured above is an '09MY), but here's what the company had to say about the upgrades under the hood.

Starting with the Mondeo, the firm's European competitor in the mid-size saloon and estate segment gains the all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost SCTi gasoline engine with an output of 203HP and a new version of the 2.0-liter TDCi diesel with 163HP, while the 115HP and 140HP variants of the same diesel have been improved.

Furthermore, Ford's Powershift six-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission is fitted as standard with the 2.0-litre EcoBoost gasoline engine and optionally available for the 140HP and 163HP Duratorq TDCi diesel engines.

Together with this transmission, the new Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 163HP delivers a combined fuel economy of 5.6 lt/100km, equal to 42 mpg US and 50.4 mpg UK.

The same 163HP 2.0-liter turbo diesel as well as the six-speed dual clutch transmission also make their way into the Kuga crossover.

With the 163HP diesel engine, the Kuga accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 9.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 195 km/h or 121mph while achieving a CO2 output of 159g/km in the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) models with manual transmission.

Ford Mondeo Individual Programme to be Launched in Paris

The new Mondeo is the latest model in Ford’s European range to be offered with the company's vehicle personalization programme, ‘Ford Individual’. First shown as a design study at the 2007 Frankfurt Show and now revealed in production form at the Paris Show, the Mondeo Individual package focuses on enhancing the car’s interior styling but from spring 2009, it will be extended to include bespoke 18-inch, alloy wheels, with an iridescent ‘Mystique Silver’ paint finish designed to catch the sunlight. -Continued

Developed to complement exterior styling options for the Mondeo, the Individual programme consists of four bespoke themes tailor made for the Ghia and Titanium models. All four colour themes feature heated eight-way power front seats with an adjustable lumbar support, wrapped in high quality nappa and grained leather with ‘hand-stitching’ and embossed with the ‘Individual’ signature. The full leather trim also extends to armrests, door panel inserts, gear shift gaiter and handbrake gaiter.

Additional touches include sports-style pedals and footrest with non-slip aluminium covers, ‘Individual’-branded stainless steel front door scuff plates and special floor mats. The available colour combos are: Beige/Dark Beige for the Ghia, Light Beige/Ebony for the Ghia and Titanium and, Tan/Ebony and Ebony for the Titanium.