New 2012 Focus Engine-- 160HP and 40 MPG

[The Critic]

Quick summary:

- 160HP
- DI
- 40 MPG highway
- Dry Clutch DSG
- Aluminum Pistons
- E85 capable
- Variable Valve Timing on Intake and Exhaust


http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/2010...horsepower.html

 

[sunfire]

- Timing Chain

 

[sciphi]

Nice new engine. Can't wait for that Focus!

 

[sunfire]

It has a european look to it. I like how DI is going to be standard. Although Ford and others have not yet figured out the inherent valve deposit problem yet.

I really want to drive a car with a DSG transmission.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: sunfire
It has a european look to it. I like how DI is going to be standard. Although Ford and others have not yet figured out the inherent valve deposit problem yet.

I really want to drive a car with a DSG transmission.

Go test drive a VW w/DSG.

They just shift fast, really fast.

 

[Johnny248]

I'd rather get 30mpg and 250+ Hp. BTW, what engines don't have some sort of forged, hypereutectic, or cast aluminum pistons?

 

[Herz]

nice, a t-chain instead of those belts, and made in USA, nice, nice.

 

[Nick R]

The 2.0L has used a timing chain for YEARS. And I wonder now if my 2.0L is also made in dearborn. I was under the assumption it was from Mexico

 

[Pesca]

From what I read, engine will be made in Dearborn and the car in Wayne.

 

[Nick R]

OH! So my car is much closer to 100% American than I thought. Car, engine, and transmission all from Michigan.

I dunno how reliable the info I found is, but 2010 Focus 90% US/Canuck parts content?

 

[Steve S]

Aluminum Pistons, who woulda thunk it.

 

[wander2039]

160HP? Good grief to bad you can't trade a few ponies for better MPG. Sounds fun to drive though!

 

[kkreit01]

Looks impressive. I still have not seen weight figures, but I'm guessing it will increase significantly over the current generation. Thus, the extra 20HP/10ft-lbs. may not be felt much. I still wish they would offer the 2.5.

 

[Quattro Pete]

They should slap a turbo on it.

 

[shrooms]

That's a nice car. Very impressive. Dig the MPG.

 

[M1Accord]

Originally Posted By: sunfire
- Timing Chain


It has timing chain? That would be a welcome sight because it would mean it has non-interference engine and I wouldn't be blackmailed into replacing OEM waterpump whenever I change a timing belt pre-maturely. I'll sign up for AAA and ride the tow truck for free, if it comes to that and the total AAA membership fee over 10-15 years is still cheaper than replacing things before they break.

Go Ford, it's your B-day.

 

[Nick R]

Originally Posted By: M1Accord
Originally Posted By: sunfire
- Timing Chain


It has timing chain? That would be a welcome sight because it would mean it has non-interference engine and I wouldn't be blackmailed into replacing OEM waterpump whenever I change a timing belt pre-maturely. I'll sign up for AAA and ride the tow truck for free, if it comes to that and the total AAA membership fee over 10-15 years is still cheaper than replacing things before they break.

Go Ford, it's your B-day.


IT IS an interference engine. And it has HAD a timing chain for years! I agree timing chain is > Timing belt though. But it's nothing new to this engine.

 

[M1Accord]

Is the DSG transmission the type where the clutch is electronically controlled and I can shift more freely and faster pace?

 

[SteveSRT8]

In a DSG box, everything is computer controlled.

You get paddles and/or a stick. That's it.

 

[Pesca]

Originally Posted By: kkreit01
I still wish they would offer the 2.5.

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
They should slap a turbo on it.


They should put a V8 Hemi in it and call it a day!!!
Should still do 40 mpg City, right?