Posts Tagged ‘Ford’
Sunday, April 17th, 2011
The renowned automotive publication Auto Express reported that according to his sources, Ford is working very actively on a new generation of its legendary sports car GT. According to information, the car again with eight-engine, rear-mounted, but Ford’s engineers have equipped it with an electric motor that will take care of FWD. It is not excluded at a later stage to be introduced purely electric modification.
Furthermore, it is clear that aggregate combustion of the new Ford GT will have a capacity around 600 h.p. and the weight of the vehicle will be approximately 200 kg lower than that of his predecessor. Thanks to these features, the machine will accelerate from 0-100 km/h for about 3 seconds and a speed of 320 km/h. In terms of design, the new supercar will differ significantly from the older generation, it will be introduced numerous modern details. Moreover, the construction of the chassis and external panels will be used only lightweight materials.
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Ford revealed its conceptual model Start, which aims to present new 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine family EcoBoost. Currently not known many details about the unit, but Ford said that its performance is as much a standard four-cylinder capacity of 1.6 liters, while CO2 emissions are emitted into 100gr/km. According to unconfirmed information, this engine will be available in two versions, whose capacities are 89 and 108 h.p. Start the concept is merely demonstrative, and is not intended to enter into mass production, and the other purposes than the presentation of the new unit is for her to gather feedback and opinions of specialists during the motor show in Beijing, where they will be exposed. Ford Start chassis is all aluminum and the body is made of recycled composite materials. The car actually has little to no luggage compartment, but on behalf of that visibility for the driver and passengers is excellent in all directions.
Tags: aluminum, Ford, Ford Start, materials, production, Start, unconfirmed information
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Friday, June 18th, 2010
Only 12 hours after they started pre-orders for the Ford Focus RS500, all out 500 copies were reserved, though still not known what the price of the car. The information was disseminated by publication Autocar, which relies on internal sources within the company. We remind you that Ford Focus RS500 has the same 2.5-liter engine as the standard Focus RS, but his power was increased by 40 h.p. to 345 h.p. and its maximum torque of 460 Nm achieved. In presenting the model by Ford assured that the vehicle can make a tour of the Nurburgring track in Germany for less than 8 minutes. Please note that Focus RS500 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 5.6 sec and a top speed of 265 km/h.
Tags: focus, Focus RS500, Ford, Ford Focus, Ford Focus RS500, internal sources, torque
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Used by Ford Motor Show in Geneva to present the new station wagon version of Focus, which will appear both on the markets in Europe and North America in early 2011. Focus wagon and hatchback with 5 doors, which is also set in Geneva, using the company’s new platform, called “C”, which currently only shared by C-Max and Grand C-Max, but at the end of 2012. on it will be built at least ten more models. Both cars will come with the latest generation of gasoline turbocharged EcoBoost, with a capacity of 89 to 180 h.p. and diesel Duratorq TDCi, generating 128 to 197 h.p. Aggregates can be combined with six-speed manual gearbox or robotized transmission with double clutch. The car is good designed with economy engine, which is with decreased fuel consumption and increased power.
Tags: combi, EcoBoost, Focu combi, focus, Ford, Ford Focus, TDCi, TDCi engine, wagon
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Ford disseminate photos and information on a whole new generation Focus, which debuted at the exhibition in Detroit. The model is converted into another global company, and will be available in 122 countries worldwide, with the same engines. The stand of Ford in Detroit exposed sedan and hatchback versions of the new Focus, which will appear simultaneously in the markets in Europe and North America early next year, but the European version of the model will be presented during the Geneva Motor Show in March. By the end of 2012. on the platform, which uses the new Ford Focus, will be created around 10 different models, which are counted and debuted in Frankfurt and C-Max Grand C-Max. When it comes to new models of Ford, it surely is in the company of so-called kinetic design. Thanks to him the appearance of the car has become even more gripping as it is in the style of the C-Max and Grand C-Max, and the interior is identical to that of the two models. The new Ford Focus will be available with the latest generation turbine gasoline EcoBoost, with a capacity of 89 to 180 h.p. and diesel engine TDCi, generating 128 to 197 h.p. Aggregates will be combined with six-speed manual gearbox or robotized transmission with double clutch. Moreover, even in 2011. The company will introduce a purely electric and modification of the model.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
According to sources, the British edition of Autocar, Ford of already completed design projects for the next generation Mondeo, which will be available in Europe in 2014. and will be another global model of the company. Details of the new Ford Mondeo is not reported, but it is certain that the vehicle will have the same appearance for all markets and that will be available with the same engines in them. Only there will be differences in the settings of the chassis, according to the specificities of each country. Recently it became clear that provided the next generation Mondeo to use the same platform as the current model but will be changed length of the car, the track of the wheelbase and front and rear wheels. Speculate that the model can obtain version and a four-door coupe.
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
The new Ford Mustang was revealed today. Muscular drive has received a series of cosmetic changes, such as exterior and interior retained its classic lines, but also received a lot of modern ones. Aggressive grille is highlighted by frowning headlights, which are integrated and direction indicators. Fog lamps are smaller, but still are in a grid, which makes it even more in appearance. “Muscles” of the new Mustang came from two motors – V6 and V8 engine 4.6-liter with 315 hp. Ford said of the new model Mustang remains a pretty good balance between soft and hard suspension, which makes it an ideal everyday muscle car. Customers can choose between a coupe version, or the innovative convertible coupe with a transparent roof.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Ford Europe has revealed the first official pictures of the all-new Ford C-Max, which will make world debut at the “Frankfurt Motor Show 2009″. The salon opened its doors to visitors on September 17 and will continue until 27 and. The new C-Max takes a lot of the design of the prototype Ford C-Max concept, shown in March at the Geneva Motor Show, bringing new levels of style and attractiveness in the MAV (multi-activity vehicle) class. Starting as a simple monocabs, C-Max now benefit from the “kinetic design” of Ford, whereby the travel model seems more dynamic, with lines of the coupe, broad features of the roof, but retaining their distinctive features – comfort, space and practicality . The new Ford C-Max will introduce many new technologies, including a completely new 1.6-liter Ford EcoBoost engine with direct fuel injection and a new parking system. Sales of the Ford C-Max will start the second half of 2010 model will be the first of the new generation of Ford, the new platform using the C-segment, which will be a key moment in the next few years. Global brand program also includes a brand new Ford Focus at the end of 2010.
More information about C-Max will be revealed during the premiere in Frankfurt this month.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
The U.S. Air Force received two special versions of the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, which were developed by the tuning company Galpin Auto Sports and will participate in Super Car Tour 2009. The so-called Ford Mustang X-1 is the cockpit, just like that of the aircraft in which there is only one chair, surrounded by feature launched. Driving through the central console joystick and pedals located on both sides and. The engine is a 4.3-liter, a power 500 h.p. Further elaborated version of the Dodge Challenger Vapor, and bears the name is painted with matt black stealth paint, rendering the car in “invisible” to radar. Moreover, the noise of the exhaust system is reduced to a minimum, but with just the touch of a button, it acquires its familiar sound. Both cars are equipped with three large display in the interior, as visibility in the Ford Mustang X-1 is very small, but when Dodge Challenger Vapor miss it at all. They can be monitored in real time what’s going on around the cars.
Tags: Challenger Vapor, Dodge, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Challenger Vapor, Ford, Ford Mustang, Ford Mustang X-1, Mustang X-1, U.S. Air Force
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
The updated version of the Ford Ranger will make his debut. The car will be produced in Thailand, and sales in Europe will start in April. Ford Ranger Facelift received new front snout, lamps, mirrors and side ventilation holes. The model will be available in three modifications – Single Cab, RAP Cab and Double Cab, and is available with two turbodvigatelya and drive may be 4×2 or 4×4. Aggregates are 2.5-liter, a power 143 h.p. and 3.0-liter generating 156 h.p., both may be combined with 5-stage mechanical or 5-stage automatic gearbox.
Tags: Facelift, Ford, Ford Ranger, pick-up, Ranger
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