Press Release:

SCOTTSDALE – Jan. 18, 2010 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will fulfill the dreams of enthusiasts by returning the legendary Shelby GT350 to its lineup of American performance cars. The Shelby team unveiled a supercharged concept version of the Mustang-based 2011 Shelby GT350 to the surprise of thousands gathered at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Opening Night Gala to honor the 45th anniversary of the first GT350 and first Shelby big block Cobra.

“In 1964, Ford Motor Company asked Shelby American to turn their secretary’s car into a race winner to help them sell Mustangs,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “Our Shelby GT350 ruled its class at the track and was feared by GM and Chrysler owners on the street. Enthusiasts have anticipated the GT350’s return since it went out of production in 1970. Now my band of hot rodders has created a car worthy of the name.”

The concept behind the GT350 was to build a car that is light, nimble and powerful. Beginning with the “small block” 5.0 liter Ford Mustang GT as its base, the Shelby American team worked with experts from Ford Racing, Goodyear, Borla, Cragar and Baer to create a car that is fast and has razor sharp handling. Every segment of the car is enhanced or replaced to create the ultimate balanced performance pony car that is true to the spirit of the 1965-1970 MY Shelby GT350.

“The 2011 GT350 balances heritage with modern necessity,” said Shelby American president Amy Boylan. “Former Hot Wheels and Ford designer Larry Wood joined Vince LaViolette, Walter Cardenas, Andrew Smidt and the rest of our Las Vegas team to help integrate 1965-1970 Shelby styling cues with modern aerodynamics. We worked with Ford Racing to supercharge the engine with a goal of 500 horsepower, as well as to sharpen the handling. Baer Brakes helped engineer the fantastic brakes and we shod the GT350 with 19″ modern Cragar wheels and super sticky Goodyear tires. This Shelby is truly a complete performance package”

“Since this was one of the most important cars in Shelby’s history, everyone stepped up to make sure it meets Carroll’s performance standards,” added Gary Davis, vice president of production for Shelby American. “After it was hand built in our new design studio, it began extensive testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by veteran test drivers Vince LaViolett and Gary Patterson. We’re all proud to be part of this milestone Shelby car.”

Each GT350 will be clad in traditional white with Shelby Guardsman blue Le Mans stripes and feature the new Ford V8 coupled to a 6 speed manual transmission and center exit exhaust. Blue Shelby GT350 valve covers and billet caps set off the supercharged engine. The Baer brake system features 6 piston kit in the front, as well as 14″ ERADISPEED rotors in the rear with cooling ducts for all four corners.

The suspension was upgraded with new Ford Racing springs, struts, sway bars and adjustable caster/camber plates. The car also receives a new front fascia, tail light trim, front splitter, rear deck lid filler panel and rear fascia. Functional scoops are located on the side rockers and hood. GT350 badges on the outside and inside include a Shelby serial number. The A pillar carries a fuel pressure, oil pressure and boost gauge.

The Shelby GT350 is a post title program; a customer purchases a car from their local Ford Dealer, which is turned into a GT350 by the Shelby American Team. A limited number will be built in the 2011 model year. A Ford Mustang GT can be dropped shipped by a Ford dealer to Shelby’s Las Vegas facility for conversion or a customer can arrange to have a properly specified car transported to the factory. The Shelby GT350 up-fit completed by Shelby American has a MSRP of $33,995 and does not include the price of the base car.

Customers interested in a Shelby GT350 should contact Roger Sorel at (702) 942-7325 or log onto www.gt350.shelbyamerican.com.

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Press Release:

The 2011 Mustang 5.0-liter V-8 is set to make its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming album’s artwork. The album, set to launch this spring, will feature a tricked-out 2011 Mustang GT customized by DUB Magazine.

The 35-year-old rapper, actor and mogul, who was most recently ranked third on Billboard Magazine’s “Artist of the Decade List,” says the Mustang is one of the hottest muscle cars ever to hit the streets.

“I don’t care where you grew up, everyone knows the Mustang. At some point, you’ve had a conversation about a Mustang – and it was probably one about you wanting to get behind the wheel of one,” says Nelly. “I’ve always loved the Mustang; the vehicle has power to the point where you can’t help but want to hit the pedal. And the newest one? More power, hotter style.”

Nelly’s tricked-out Mustang GT came to life after the artist caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford’s design studio a little more than a year ago as part of a partnership tied to the launch of the 2009 Ford Flex. Since then, Nelly has collaborated with Ford’s design team and DUB’s customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.

Crystal Worthem, Ford’s Multicultural Marketing communications manager, says Nelly is an amazing partner for Ford: Nelly has an impressive history within the entertainment world, just as the Mustang has a strong history within the automotive world.

“Nelly is a true car guy, there’s no denying that. When Nelly expressed interest in wanting to partner with Ford on the all-new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, we knew it was a perfect fit,” said Worthem.

“The Mustang has such appeal within the urban market. Since it was launched, the vehicle has made appearances in several of the most popular urban films,” Worthem added. “This was just a great opportunity for Ford, and we’re excited that the Mustang GT is going to be a part of one of the most anticipated albums of 2010.”

The exterior of the vehicle features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a Street Scenes body kit complete with custom 22- and 24-inch wheels and Pirelli tires. The vehicle also includes a billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust.

In addition, the interior is a complete suede and leather design with a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers.

Nelly says he can’t wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.

“I’m itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets. This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting,” said Nelly.

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PRESS RELEASE:

NEW 2010 FORD MUSTANG IS FAST, FUN, AFFORDABLE; PRICE STARTS UNDER $21,000 WITH UNSURPASSED 26 MPG

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 19, 2009 – The fast, fun and affordable legacy that has defined America’s favorite muscle car for nearly a half century lives on in the new 2010 Ford Mustang, which incorporates an expert blend of design leadership, performance and technology at an exceptional value.

“More than 9 million customers have made Mustang one of the world’s most beloved automotive and cultural icons,” said Ken Czubay, Ford’s vice president of U.S. Sales and Marketing. “Making sure this modern legend lives up to their expectations has been our driving force to create the best Mustang ever. Not only is this the best Mustang ever, it’s also the best bang for the buck for our customers.”

Available this spring, the new Mustang features a new exterior and interior design, upgraded materials and a long list of must-have technologies and standard safety equipment – such as Ford’s AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control system, all-speed traction control, anti-lock brakes and front and side air bags – for an affordable starting price of $20,995 (excluding destination and delivery) for the V-6 coupe and $25,995 for the convertible. The V-8 powered GT coupe base price is $27,995; the GT convertible starts at $32,995. The Shelby GT500 Coupe has a MSRP of $46,325, while the GT500 Convertible starts at $51,225.

Contenders Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger sport base sticker prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,600 more than Mustang.

Unparalleled Design
The new exterior of the Mustang delivers more muscular, athletic styling, with new sheet metal except for the roof, including a refined powerdome hood, new front fenders, a sweeping beltline and a new decklid design. Other exterior notables include new grille and fascia differentiation between the V-6 and GT models, new front and rear fascias, higher wheel arches and new LED sequential taillights.

Mustang’s interior is in a class all by itself, from the new one-piece soft touch instrument panel, chrome encircled gauges and a center console design that pampers the shifter for that perfect feel and level of control. Subtle or high-profile, all interior elements are defined by precise ergonomic accuracy and a faithful devotion to craftsmanship that even the most discerning performance car enthusiast will appreciate.

“Attention to detail is the bedrock of the new interior and what sets Mustang miles apart from the competition,” said Mustang Design Manager Gary Morales.

Industry Leading Technologies
Mustang further distinguishes itself from the pack with an all-inclusive list of standard and optional industry-leading technologies and safety features, including:

* Ford SYNC® with 911 AssistTM, Vehicle Health Report (VHR), and new Traffic, Directions, and Information services
* Voice-activated Navigation with SIRIUS® Travel LinkTM
* Next-generation ambient interior lighting
* Reverse Camera System
* SOS Post Crash Alert System

Mustang comes standard with Ford’s AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control system, which complements the car’s standard all-speed traction control and anti-lock braking system. A Sport Mode, available on the GT Premium and Shelby GT500, incorporates a unique calibration of the new AdvanceTrac system, letting the driver enjoy a wider range of Mustang’s performance capabilities.

Options Galore
Mustang is America’s best-selling convertible, thanks to features like a three-layer weatherproof power top. Mustang V-6 and GT models are available with convertible tops for an additional $5,000.

For a no-matter-the-weather “open” experience, Mustang also offers a factory-installed glass roof option for $1,995 on the V-6 and GT models.

The fixed glass roof is made of two layers of tinted privacy glass with a layer of transparent vinyl in between, which reduces vehicle cool-down time as well as infrared energy and ultraviolet (UV) rays. The roof, for example, filters 90 percent of the sun’s heat-generating infrared rays and 96 percent of burn-causing UV rays. A thick polyvinyl butyral layer further filters UV rays and helps muffle wind and traffic noise by as much as five decibels. For added privacy and protection, a manually retractable mesh sun shade comes standard.

Mustang also offers a wide selection of personalization options from the factory as warranty-friendly Genuine Ford Accessories, from exterior stripes to interior appearance features, wheel selections, communication and entertainment systems and more.

Plus, Mustang enthusiasts can now add Performance Packs available from Ford Racing, including a Power Upgrade Pack, Handling Pack, or SuperPack – all under warranty when installed by a Ford dealer.

Fuel Facts
The 2010 Mustang is jam-packed with unprecedented content, yet it weighs approximately 300 pounds less than the competing Camaro and Challenger. This leaner curb weight gives Mustang a competitive leg up in agility and contributes significantly to Mustang’s unsurpassed 26 mpg.

Mustang’s available engines, including the GT’s beefy 4.6-liter V-8, also are designed to use regular 87-octane fuel, allowing customers to save even more money at the pump, without sacrificing performance. Both Camaro and Challenger recommend premium grade gasoline.

Mustang also makes fill-ups more hassle-free with its standard Easy Fuelâ„¢ Capless Fuel Fuller system, a segment exclusive.

The Shelby GT500
For Mustang lovers who prefer the highest performance, the 2010 Shelby GT500 offers a 5.4-liter supercharged four-valve V-8 engine that pumps out 540 horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque. Thanks in part to a cold-air intake system, lower-restriction exhaust, new engine calibration and revised gearing, the 2010 Shelby GT500 delivers more power while also increasing fuel efficiency. The GT500 improves its fuel economy by 2 mpg on the highway for a rating of 14 mpg in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway. Power is sent to the ground through a short-shift six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip 3.55 rear axle gear ratio.

New suspension tuning and aerodynamic improvements give the 2010 Shelby GT500 sharper handling, improved body control and better overall vehicle dynamics while still maintaining a good ride and handling balance. Forged and machined 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Goodyear F1 Supercar tires, combined with the revised suspension, gives the car a high level of grip.

New standard features for the 2010 Shelby GT500 include high-end items such as Alcantara® on the heavily bolstered sport seats, steering wheel, shift boot and hand brake; leather stripes stitched into the seats that coordinate with the exterior stripe color; Q-ball shift knob and aluminum interior trim that enhances the Shelby GT500 driving environment.

Both the 2010 Mustang and Shelby GT500 arrive in dealerships this spring.

2010 Mustang Reference Materials
Pricing Guide
Packaging Guide

Standard Equipment on 4.0-liter V-6:

Powertrain/Functional

* 4.0-liter V-6 Engine
* 5-speed Manual Transmission
* Power Vented 4-wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
* Remote Keyless Entry System
* Rear-window Defroster
* Easy FuelTM Capless Fuel Filler System

Exterior

* LED Sequential Taillamps
* LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
* 17-inch Painted Aluminum Wheels
* Convertible Top (Convertible Model)
* Mini Spare Tire
* Stainless Steel, Single Exhaust
* Complex Reflector Halogen Headlamps
* Dual Power Black Mirrors
* Rear Quarter Mounted Antenna

Interior

* Manual Air Conditioning
* AM/FM Stereo with Single-disc CD Player and Clock
* Audio Input Jack
* Floor Console with Full Armrest and Locking Storage
* Two Covered Cup Holders
* Black Front Floor Mats
* Driver Footrest
* Chrome Accent 4-gauge Instrument Cluster and Register Vents
* Dome Lamp (Coupe Only)
* Lighted Bezel (Convertible Only)
* Two Map Pockets, Back Side of Driver and Passenger Seats
* Cloth Bucket Seats, 4-way Manual Driver, 2-way Manual Passenger (Split-fold Rear Seats on Coupe)
* Tilt Steering Wheel with Cruise Control
* Power One-touch-up/down Driver and Passenger Windows
* Power Locks
* Interior Trunk Release

Safety & Security

* Dual-stage Front Airbags
* Front-seat Side Airbags
* Illuminated Entry
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
* SecuriLock® Passive Anti-theft System
* Personal Safety System®
* AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control
* SOS Post Crash Alert System

Optional Equipment on 4.0-liter V-6:

* Security Package
o Active Anti-theft System
o Wheel Locking Kit

Optional Equipment on 4.0-liter V-6 Premium: Exterior Sport Appearance Package

* Lower Tape Stripe
* Decklid Spoiler

V-6 Pony Package

* 18-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels
* Body-color Exterior Mirrors
* Unique Grille
* Fog Lamps
* Pony Fender Badge
* Auto Headlamps
* Premium Floor Mats with Embroidered Tri-bar Pony Logo
* Decklid Spoiler
* Unique Lower Tape Stripe
* Unique Chrome Exhaust Tip

Electronic Package

* Voice-activated Navigation System with SIRIUS Travel Linkâ„¢ (Includes 6-month Complimentary Subscription)
* Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

Comfort Package

* 6-way Power Passenger Seat
* Heated Front Seats
* Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass

Security Package

* Active Anti-theft System
* Wheel Locking Kit

* 18-inch Painted Aluminum Wheels
* HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Headlamps, Late Availability
* Glass Roof
* Convertible Boot
* Tape Stripe Delete
* Reverse Camera System

Standard Equipment on GT:

Powertrain/Functional

* 4.6-liter V-8 Engine
* 5-speed Manual Transmission
* Brakes – Power with 4-wheel vented discs
* Remote Keyless Entry
* Rear Window Defroster
* Engine Cover
* Easy Fuelâ„¢ Capless Fuel Fuller

Exterior

* LED Sequential Tail Lamps
* 18-inch Wide Spoke Painted Aluminum Wheels
* Black Chrome Pony in Grille
* Auto Headlamps
* Rear Spoiler
* Fog Lamps
* Dual Bright Rolled Exhaust Tips
* Mirrors – Body Color, Dual Power
* Rear Quarter Panel Mounted AM/FM Antenna

Interior

* Air Conditioning – Manual
* Audio – Premium AM/FM stereo w/ Single CD & Clock
* Audio Input Jack
* Console – Full armrest with locking storage
* Two covered cupholders
* Footrest – Driver
* Instrument Cluster – Chrome accent four-gauge cluster and register vents
* Lamps – Center High Mounted Dome (Coupe Only)
* Lighted Bezel (Convertible Only)
* Power Points (2)
* Seats – Cloth Bucket, 2-way Manual Passenger, 4-way Manual Driver
* Steering Wheel – tilt w/ speed control
* Windows/Locks – Power 1-touch Up/Down Driver and Passenger Windows
* Interior Trunk Release

Safety & Security

* Dual Front Air Bags
* Driver/Passenger Side Impact Airbags
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) System
* SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft (PATS)
* Personal Safety System for Driver and front Passenger
* Advance Trac® with Electronic Stability Control® (ESC)
* SOS Post Crash Alert System

Optional Equipment on GT:

* Security Package
o Active Anti-Theft
o Wheel Locking Kit

* 3.73 Rear Axle Package (GT Coupe with Manual Transmission only)
o Performance 3.73 Axle Ratio
o Dual Piston Front Calipers with Performance Brake Pads
o Recalibrated Electronic Stability Control® (ESC)

Optional Equipment on GT Premium:

* Security Package
o Active Anti-Theft
o Wheel Locking Kit

* Comfort Package
o 6-Way Power Passenger Seat
o Heated Front Seats
o Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass

* Electronics Package
o Voice Activated Navigation
o SIRIUS® Travel Link™ with complimentary 6-month subscription (N/A in AK & HI)
o Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control

3.55 Rear Axle (GT Premium Coupe with Manual Transmission only)

3.73 Rear Axle Package (GT Coupe with Manual Transmission only)

* Performance 3.73 Axle Ratio
* Dual Piston Front Calipers with Performance Brake Pads
* Recalibrated Electronic Stability Control® (ESC)

* 18-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels
* 19-inch Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels
* 19-inch Premium Painted Luster Nickel Aluminum Wheels
* Spoiler Delete
* Rear Video Camera (Requires Decklid Spoiler)
* HID Headlamps (Late Availability)
* Req. Security Package, N/A with Daytime Running Lights
* Glass Roof (N/A with Stone Interior)
* Shaker 1000 (N/A with Electronics Package)

Standard Equipment on Shelby GT500:

Mechanical

* Brakes – Power 4-wheel discs with ABS (Brembo four-piston Front Calipers)
* Engine – 5.4-liter Supercharged 4V V8 w/cold-air intake system and low restriction exhaust
* Transmission – Tremec 6-speed Manual w/3.55 rear axle ratio

Safety & Security

* Personal Safety Systemâ„¢ (seat belt pre-tensioners, load limiting retractors, dual stage front air bags, driver seat position sensing & crash severity sensing)
* AdvanceTrac® Electronic Stability Control
* Airbags – Dual Stage Front
* Airbags – Side Impact
* Keyless Entry – Remote
* LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) system
* Lighting – Illuminated Entry
* Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm (incl. perimeter inclination & intrusion alarms)
* SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft (PATS)
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* Advance Trac® Electronic Stability Control® (ESC)

Exterior

* Badges – “Shelby GT500″ badging on faux gas cap & “SHELBY” badging on rear decklid
* Exhaust – Dual Stainless Steel with 4-inch Tips
* Headlamps – Quad Reflector w/integral park/turn lamps
* Hood – Aluminum hood (w/ large single heat extractor)
* Fog lamps
* Power Mirrors
* Over-the-top “racing stripes” and “GT500″ side stripes
* Rear Spoiler – SHELBY rear decklid
* 18 X 9.5-inch Aluminum Wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Tires (P255/45ZR18 Front & 285/40ZR18 Rear ) Convertible Only
* 19 X 9.5-inch Aluminum Wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Tires (P255/40ZR19 Front & P285/35ZR19 Rear) Coupe Only

Interior

* Center Console – Armrest with Locking Storage
* Climate Control – Manual
* Two Covered Cupholders
* Door Locks – Power
* Floor Mats – 1st Row w/ Silver perimeter stitching and “GT500″ embroidered logo
* Lighting – Ambient Lighting w/MyColorâ„¢ 125 color gauge backlighting
* Seats – Leather sport buckets w/ racing stripes coordinated to exterior stripes and Alcantera® accents. Also 6-way Power Driver’s Seats with Power Lumbar and adjustable headrest
* Steering Wheel – Tilt Leather and Alcantera® w/ Unique Thumb Pads
* Windows – Power, Driver & Passenger Global Open Controls
* Shifter – Short-throw with unique Q-ball shift knob

Functional

* Shaker 500 System with 8 speakers (AM/FM Stereo/CDx6 MP3 Capable) & Audio Input Jack
* Ford SYNCâ„¢
* SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
* Cruise Control
* Easy Fill Capless Fuel Filler
* Auto Headlamps
* Instrument Cluster: 6 gauge instrument cluster SVT graphics; brushed aluminum accent cluster and air registers. Also includes message center with compass
* Pedals: Bright Clutch, Brake and Accelerator
* 2 Power Points
* Interior Trunk Release
* Rear Window Defroster

Optional Equipment on Shelby GT 500:

* Voice Activated Navigation – Dual Zone Automatic
* Temperature Control – Integrated audio and data
* Satellite radio – Park & Play (plays/reads audio and video discs) – Music Jukebox (CD “ripping” capability)
* Shaker 1000 Audio System – AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash CDx6, MP3 & 10-Speakers (Not available with
* HID Headlamps (late availability)
* Tape Stripes Delete – Top and side stripe delete
* Weathershield Full Vehicle Cover, w/Shelby Script & Cobra Logo

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.

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Mit 160 km/H im Steve McQueen Stil über einen Hügel zu brettern, das ist entweder verrückt, riskant oder ziemlich mutig. Wie genau die Sache ausgeht kann man leider nicht nachvollziehen, da das Video vorzeitig abgedreht wird. Wer mal einen Mustang GT/CS gebraucht kauft, sollte also aufpassen und bitte liebe Kinder, nicht nachmachen!


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Ford press release

FORD TO EQUIP HALF A MILLION VEHICLES WITH ECOBOOST ENGINE TECHNOLOGY FOR UP TO 20% BETTER FUEL ECONOMY

DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2008 – Ford Motor Company is introducing a new engine technology called EcoBoost that will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy on half a million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles annually in North America during the next five years.

The EcoBoost family of 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines features turbocharging and direct injection technology. Compared with more expensive hybrids and diesel engines, EcoBoost builds upon today’s affordable gasoline engine and improves it, providing more customers with a way to improve fuel economy and emissions without compromising driving performance.

“EcoBoost is meaningful because it can be applied across a wide variety of engine types in a range of vehicles, from small cars to large trucks – and it’s affordable,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of Global Product Development.

“Compared with the current cost of diesel and hybrid technologies, customers can expect to recoup their initial investment in a 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine through fuel savings in approximately 30 months. A diesel will take an average of seven and one-half years, while the cost of a hybrid will take nearly 12 years to recoup – given equivalent miles driven per year and fuel costs,” he said.

Ford will introduce EcoBoost on the new Lincoln MKS flagship in 2009, followed by the Ford Flex and other vehicles. By 2013, Ford will have more than half a million EcoBoost-powered vehicles on the road annually in North America.

In 2009, Ford first will introduce EcoBoost on the Lincoln MKS featuring a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6. It will produce the power and torque of a V-8 engine with the fuel efficiency of a V-6. In fact, with an estimated 340-horsepower and more than 340 lb.-ft. of torque, the Lincoln MKS will be the most powerful and fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive luxury sedan in the market.

More With Less
EcoBoost’s combination of direct injection and turbocharging mitigates the traditional disadvantages of downsizing and boosting 4- and 6-cylinder engines, giving customers both superior performance as well as fuel economy.

With direct injection, fuel is injected into each cylinder of an engine in small, precise amounts. Compared to conventional port injection, direct injection produces a cooler, denser charge, delivering higher fuel economy and performance.

When combined with modern-day turbocharging – which uses waste energy from the exhaust gas to drive the turbine – direct injection provides the best of both worlds: the responsiveness of a larger-displacement engine with fewer trips to the gas pump.

Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, for example, can deliver upwards of 340-plus lb.-ft. of torque across a wide engine range – 2,000 to 5,000 rpm versus 270 to 310 lb.-ft of torque for a conventional naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 over the same speed range. At the same time, this V-6 gives customers an approximate 2 mpg improvement and emits up to 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions to the environment.

Direct injection coupled with turbocharging allows for the downsizing of engines that deliver improved torque and performance. A small 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine has the capability of producing more torque than a larger 4-cylinder engine – nearly an entire liter larger in displacement – with better fuel efficiency.

The real-world fuel economy benefit is consistent no matter the drive cycle, meaning the engine is efficient in the city as well as on the highway – unlike hybrids, which are most efficient in stop-and-go traffic. In addition, customers who tow and haul – and have long turned to more expensive diesel powertrains for their superior towing capabilities – can find the engine performance they need from an EcoBoost powertrain.

EcoBoost – combined with multi-speed transmissions, advanced electric power steering, weight reductions and aerodynamic improvements – is part of Ford Motor Company’s strategy to deliver sustainable, quality vehicles that customers want and value. Additional hybrid offerings and diesel engines are planned for light-duty vehicles.

Longer term, Ford plans to remain aggressive in the development of plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles.

“We know that what will make the biggest difference is applying the right technology on volume vehicles that customers really want and value and can afford,” said Kuzak. “EcoBoost puts an affordable technology within reach for millions of customers, and Ford’s systems approach adds up to a big idea that differentiates Ford’s sustainability strategy in the market.”

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