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REPORT: Ford considering two- and three-cylinder engines

We'll see Ford's upcoming 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine show up in a number of new cars wearing the Blue Oval badge all around the world within the next few years, especially in markets that put an emphasis on fuel savings. Despite the powerplant's lilliputian size, its 180 horsepower and 170-175 lb-ft of torque will mean it's got the guts to provide more than enough power for use in small sedans and hatchbacks. According to Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of powertrain engineering, if you think 1.6 liters is small, you ... Read more →

As downsizing continues, BMW and Mercedes may go to three cylinders Sam Abuelsamid

That the inexorable movement of downsizing engines would eventually hit the low end of the market is no surprise. With turbo 6 cylinders supplanting V8s and fours taking over for sixes, the current ...

PSA looking to offer new three-cylinder low CO2 engines Jeremy Korzeniewski

PSA Peugeot Citroën, already Europe's leader in low CO2 emissions, is planning on introducing a new line of small-bore three cylinder engines. It seems that the French automaker is keen on ...

REPORT: Ford considering two- and three-cylinder engines 2 months ago on Autoblog Green

We'll see Ford's upcoming 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine show up in a number of new cars wearing the Blue Oval badge all around the world within the next few years, especially in markets that put an emphasis on fuel savings. Despite the powerplant's lilliputian size, its 180 horsepower ...

As downsizing continues, BMW and Mercedes may go to three cylinders 4 months ago on Autoblog Green

That the inexorable movement of downsizing engines would eventually hit the low end of the market is no surprise. With turbo 6 cylinders supplanting V8s and fours taking over for sixes, the current fours are likely to be replaced by boosted twins and triples in the near future. Volkswagen and Fiat ...

PSA looking to offer new three-cylinder low CO2 engines 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

PSA Peugeot Citroën, already Europe's leader in low CO2 emissions, is planning on introducing a new line of small-bore three cylinder engines. It seems that the French automaker is keen on keeping their eco-friendly reputation, as this information comes shortly after we heard that PSA plans to ...


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