The 2016 International Engine of the Year Awards saw the Prancing Horse taking overall engine of the year. But that is something most of us peasants could only dream of having. So if you're a down to earth sort of guy and like your engines small, tiny and still able to impress that geek in you then you need to know that Ford's 1.0liter EcoBoost engine won Best Small Engine of the year for the fifth year running.
5 years winning the same award for the under 1.0liter category. It also won overall winner for a record three times too. So if you want to experience an award winning engine you could head over to the nearest Ford showroom and try a Fiesta with the 1.0liter EcoBoost engine.
This 1.0liter Ecoboost Fiesta sold in Malaysia makes 125hp and 170Nm torque. it has the horsepower rating of a 1.6liter car with about 15Nm more torque than one also. So it should be pretty nippy. Ford's specs state the little Fiesta takes 10.8seconds on the 0-100kmh time and a 180kmh top speed. All from a 1.0liter three cylinder turbocharged engine. Impressive yes?
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1.0-Liter Ford EcoBoost Wins Best Small Engine ‘Oscar’ for 5th Year Running
Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is named 2016 International Engine of the Year “Best
Engine Under 1.0-liter” for the fifth consecutive year – despite increased competition from
major global automotive manufacturers in the sub-1.0- liter class
Ford achieves ninth win for fuel-efficient and sporty engine, previously overall winner a
record three times, and best newcomer
Ground-breaking 1.0-liter EcoBoost is class winner for drivability, performance, economy,
refinement and technology
SHANGHAI, June 1, 2016 – Ford’s tiny yet powerful 1.0liter EcoBoost engine has been voted
best in class at the International Engine of the Year Awards for the fifth year in a row. Judges
praised its combination of drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology that
continues to set the standard.
The frugal three-cylinder EcoBoost engine was named “Best Engine Under 1.0-liter” by a panel
of 65 automotive journalists from 31 countries, meaning that it has won in its class every year
since its launch. This year it finished ahead of 32 competitor engines, 19 more than it competed
against in 2012. Significantly, 2015 also saw an increase in competition from global automotive
manufacturers of sub-1.0- liter, turbocharged engines with direct fuel injection.
In 2014, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost became the first engine to be named overall International Engine
of the Year for a third time in a row. In 2012 it was also named “Best New Engine.”
“The 1.0-liter EcoBoost was a game-changer, and despite others following our lead, it remains
the undisputed benchmark in its class five years on,” said Trevor Worthington, vice president,
Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific. “It represents how we continue to innovate to bring our
customers the mileage they need and the power they want in Asia Pacific with more EcoBoost
engines across our growing product lineup.”
Available in 72 countries worldwide, the power-dense 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has challenged
drivers’ perceptions of the capabilities of smaller engines: A road-legal Formula Ford race car
fitted with a high-output version of the engine lapped Germany’s famous Nürburgring circuit in 7
minutes 22 seconds, putting it ahead of a host of supercars including the 600+ horsepower
Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari Enzo and Pagani Zonda.
In Asia Pacific, the multiple-award- winning engine is available in several markets in the Fiesta,
EcoSport and Focus.
Globally, Ford’s range of powerful yet fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines includes 1.5-liter, 1.6liter,
2.0-liter and 2.3-liter four-cylinder engines, and 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter V6 engines. The last of
these powers the all-new Ford GT supercar, which will return to racing in Le Mans later this
month.
In response to growing consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles in Asia Pacific,
EcoBoost engines are now available in more than 20 vehicles, a five-fold increase from 2012.
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Last year, one in four Ford vehicles purchased in Asia Pacific were equipped with EcoBoost
engines.
“That it’s won the overall award three times and keeps getting the jurors’ votes now highlights
just how special Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost is,” said Dean Slavnich, co-chairman of the 18th
International Engine of the Year awards held in Stuttgart, Germany, and editor-in- chief of
Engine Technology International magazine. “It’s a fantastic testament to how down-sizing and
greater fuel efficiency needn’t mean sacrifice in other areas like power, refinement and
drivability, and can even help enhance these elements.”
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