Ford’s 5-Millionth EcoBoost-Equipped Vehicle Rolls Off Assembly Line
Ford has hit a new production milestone with its fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine technology. Late last week, the 5-millionth vehicle with a Ford EcoBoost engine rolled off the assembly line at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. It was just less than three years ago that Ford celebrated production of its 500,000th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle.
Ford EcoBoost Challenge Returns in 2015
Ford Motor Company is once again giving fans and potential customers in 17 cities across America a chance to get behind the wheel of its latest products, with its third EcoBoost Challenge consumer drive tour launching next month. EcoBoost Challenge will provide five unique drive experiences in Ford products. This year, participants will have an opportunity to win an EcoBoost-powered 2015 Ford Edge.
2015 Mustang Ecoboost Four Pulls Strong But is No V8
Babcox tech editor Larry Carley had the opportunity to test drive the 2015 Mustang GT as well as the new Ecoboost 2.3L four-cylinder Mustang at the Autobahn race track in Joliet, Illinois recently. Ford provided the pair of Mustangs as part of the Midwest Automotive Media Assn. fall rally.
Ford’s 1 Liter EcoBoost Engine Packs a Punch
It has always been said that good things come in small packages, and Ford’s 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine is no exception; it packs a punch and gets the job done efficiently. Ford’s 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine has been proclaimed the 2014 International Engine of the Year, following voting sponsored by Engine Technology International magazine. The
Ford Invests Millions in Cleveland Engine Plant, Supports Demand for EcoBoost Engines
Ford Motor Co. recently announced it will invest nearly $200 million and add 450 new jobs at its Cleveland Engine Plant. The investment comes as a result of rising demand for the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. "This is our One Ford plan at its best – giving customers the power of choice to decide which
Ford to Triple EcoBoost Vehicle Production Capacity in 2012
Ford has announced that it will triple the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped vehicles, offering fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines in 11 vehicles in 2012, up from seven in 2011. Delivering up to 20 percent better fuel economy than conventional engines, EcoBoost uses smaller overall size combined with turbocharging and gasoline direct injection to bring customers the power
Ford’s Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 Resumes Production; First Site to Build EcoBoost Engines
FordMotor Co. is resuming production at its storied Cleveland Engine PlantNo. 1, which becomes the first manufacturing site to build Ford’s newfuel-efficient EcoBoost engines. The plant, idled since 2007, is ramping up pre-production of 3.5-literEcoBoost V-6 engines that will be optional on the 2010 Lincoln MKS,Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and come standard on the
Honeywell to Turbocharge First Ford EcoBoost Engine
Honeywell has been selectedby Ford to develop turbochargers for its first introduction of the FordEcoBoost engine on next year’s 2010 Lincoln MKS. The new turbocharged3.5L V6 engine will perform like a large V8, but will deliver thefuel economy of a V6, according to Ford. Ford’s EcoBoost engine range is creating a new dynamic in theequation
Top 10 Ken Block Gymkhana Films
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MAHLE Motorsport Introduces 2023 Application Guide
The new application guide is available to download now at mahlemotorsports.com, or can be picked up at the 2022 PRI show at booth #1601.
MAHLE PowerPak Kits
These PowerPak kits from Mahle offer tried and true performance rings sets and piston for various applications.
ProMAXX Tool New Valve Cover Saver
Tool’s new valve cover saver simplifies Ford engine repairs, saving time and money.
Dry Sleeving Engines
As aluminum continues to be a preferred material for newer engine blocks, and as existing cast iron blocks continue to be driven for more and more miles and under tougher and tougher operating conditions, sleeves continue to be the saving grace.
Ford 5.0L Coyote Engine
On the brink of going under following the recession, Esslinger Engineering was saved by a well-off customer who bought the business. Today, the more than 50-year-old engine shop is beginning a Ford 5.0L Coyote engine program. Find out what goes into these high-horsepower builds.
MAHLE Motorsport 2021 Racing Components Application Guide
Fifteen new kits are being introduced this year and are currently available for purchase.
MAHLE Motorsport Celebrates 100 Years with PowerPak Piston Rebate
In celebration of MAHLE’s 100 years of automotive innovation, MAHLE Motorsport has announced a $100 discount on all PowerPak piston kits. The discount is available starting October 15 via a mail-in rebate. Now high performance enthusiasts and sportsman class racers alike can take their engine builds to the next level with a $100 discounted rate
Honda’s B Series and K20, K24 and K20C1 Engines
A few of Honda’s engines stand out when it comes to building performance vehicles – the B series engines and its K20 and K24 engines.
Street Vs. Race Oil
With all of the different motor oils on the market for every conceivable engine type and configuration, how does one possibly make sense of it all and choose a product that produces the desired results?
Mastercam and Roush Yates Engines Renews Partnership
Roush Yates Engines has announced a multi-year partnership extension agreement with CNC Software, Inc. for Mastercam to continue as the official CAD/CAM software of Roush Yates Engines and Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.
Endurance Race Engine Market
Whether the race is based on time (24 hours, 12 hours, 6 hours) or distance (500 miles, 1000 kilometers), endurance racing events remain a unique challenge in motorsports. It is the ultimate test of man and machine, with engine durability playing a substantial role.
