AUTOMOBILE WORLD – CAR NEWS, CAR REVIEWS, CAR INTRODUCTIONS, ALL ABOUT CARS » Ford http://mycarblog.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2012 Ford EcoSport http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/04/2012-ford-ecosport/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/04/2012-ford-ecosport/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:01:54 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=28429
The 2012 Ford EcoSport is a new compact SUV that was first introduced at the 2012 Auto Expo. It is available with a best in class design, quality, technology and safety for the next generation of consumers. The vehicle also features a new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine that is capable of producing about 118 hp at 1,300 rpm and a torque of 125 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm. It also has twin independent variable camshaft timing to increase the economy and performance along with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 2012 Ford EcoSport interior has been designed with the same material quality and craftsmanship that has been used in the new-generation global vehicle from the company. The vehicle is available with new global design language including distinctive profile, aerodynamic honing for fuel efficiency and raked hood. The front of the vehicle has been designed with wide hood which includes high-mounted trapezoidal grille and oblique headlamps. The rear has a large rear window that has been wrapped around to the sides with distinctive taillights. The engine is expected to produce a great low-speed responsiveness and smoothness which is expected to offer an impressive performance as well as good fuel economy compared to other similar models. The 2012 Ford EcoSport exterior design also adds a very strong appearance which makes it a distinctive compact SUV that is available in the present market. The vehicle is expected to enter the market by this year and the prices will be announced at the same time.

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The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is a new that was introduced at the New York Auto Show with a sporty and aggressive look.  is available with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that is capable of producing about 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque along. It also features new performance package which includes performance brake pads along with track-tuned calipers, a revised suspension tuning with new dampers and springs, a tuned-up electronic steering system and a 3.16:1 final drive ratio. The car is also available with lot of other styling modifications along with new unique mesh grille in the front and a rear spoiler in the back. The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO interior has been developed by using higher quality materials along with other features including new steering wheel, a center console and a redesigned dashboard along with a new instrument panel. The sedan also has new exhaust pipes which have been tipped in chrome that adds more polished look when compared to the standard model. There are 19 inch dark flower-looking alloy wheels that have been wrapped with ZR19 tires which are one of the most attractive parts of the car. The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is also a little faster when compared to other similar models that are available in the market. The price of the car has not been revealed yet, but it is expected to be a little higher than the standard version because of its upgraded features.

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The 2013 Ford Mustang GT Convertible was first unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show and it is said to include a lot of updated features to make it even better compared to the previous versions. The car will be available with a 5.0 liter Ti-VCT V8 engine that is able to generate about 420 hp at 7400 rpm and 390 lb-ft at 4250 rpm along with a SelectShift 6 speed automatic transmission including a manual function. It also has an options feature that can be used to upgrade the cars performance. The interior has been added with some of the new styling and technologies which makes it a completely different car from its previous versions. There are leather-trimmed or cloth Recaro seats with integrated head restraints along with sufficient room for the drivers and passengers wearing helmets at the track. The car is available with new body colors such as deep impact blue and green along with 18 inch painted aluminum wheels or optional 19 inch wheels with new design and paint finishes. There are new smoked taillights, high-gloss black panel, HID headlights, more prominent grille, powerful splitter along with functional heat extractors on the hood that can be found in this new version. The Ford Mustang GT has a wheelbase of 107.1 inch, length of 188.2 inch, width of 73.9 inch, height of 55.8 inch, weight of 3720 lbs and it also has a luggage capacity of 9.6 cu ft.

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Ford unveiled at Auto Show Detroit 2012 the new Ford Fusion. It seems to prefigure to the new European Ford Mondeo - here are the details and pictures.

The new generation of Ford Fusion, which debuted at this year’s first great salon, Detroit 2012, does not hide the fact that it’s the American version of the future Ford Mondeo, which will appear in world premiere at Geneva Motor Show 2012. Therefore, we can already say that we are in front of the fourth Mondeo.

A generation that, contrary to expectations, it comes with a revolutionary design, but very sober, that focuses on reliability, robustness and elegance. Counts on the front and long narrow headlights and front grille that reminiscent of Aston Martin models (British brand was owned by Ford group at a time). As image, the new Fusion / Mondeo is impressive, but not tremendous.
Side and the rear lines are natural and current modern lines for Mondeo, the powerful telescope plunged the impression that the car would tailgate, which contribute to Fusion’s sporty image, reinforced by the prominent median edge. Basically, Fusion aims to compete directly with Passat in the U.S. by imposing a sober image, but with a more dynamic aspect.

The interior of the Fusion / Mondeo continues the idea of ​​sobriety, without major design experiments, but with much higher demands on quality materials and workmanship. Ford officials promise that the interior of the new Fusion / Mondeo will have no less materials and gadgets than the premium models such as Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz and will have a list of multiple options.

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Chief designer of the Ford Mustang said that the new generation will try to adopt as more modern light design, without abandoning retro influences.

From a long time, Ford had nothing to be worried about, being the strongest muscle car in its segment, where the Mustang was the absolute master, but once with the advent of the new Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Charger, the Americans from Ford were not so sure of their status. That is why the launch of a new generation of the best-selling Mustang is a paramount challenge for the blue oval designers.

Jay Mays, Ford design chief, said last week that the current model will get a new look, however to increase the customers appetite. The designer refused to talk about how the new generation of muscle-car will look like, expected to debut in 2014, right in the year that Mustang goes on a 50 year of existence.

Only this venerable age will make the next generation to give a retro largely look with the one we have used to. ”The opportunity to launch the new generation in the year that the model celebrates half a century should make us want to satisfy the all current fans of Mustang, but also to help us win new ones. No doubt the model should still look like a Mustang at first sight. But to do that we do not need quite many elements to define the aesthetic”, said Mays.

Thus, the new generation of the highly acclaimed model on the American continent will try to address to a new direction of design, but without abandoning the traditional influences and elements of a retro muscle car.

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The 2012 Ford Focus Zetec S is one of the sportiest cars of the Ford Focus version. It is available with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost turbo-charged engine that will able to generate 180 hp along with 139 grams of CO2 per Km. The car is capable of reaching 0-62 mph in about 7.9 seconds along with a top speed of 138 around mph. The 2012 Ford Focus Zetec S also features a new 17 inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, new sports styling kit and new sports suspension set-up. The interior features include a power driver seat, heated front seats, driver assistance pack, power rear windows and cruise control along with active speed limiter.

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The three door version of the Ford Focus ST 2011 will not exist in the new generation of the model, it will be replaced by the Capri compact coupe.

Ford will not offer the next generation of Focus the three door version, this means that it will be replaced by a stand alone coupe so it will return the name Capri into the auto industry. This is the answer given by Ford for VW Scirocco and Opel Astra GTC’s future, which Mark Adams, the vice president of Opel design, called ”pure-blood rival for VW Scirocco.”

According to international media, a first announced concept of the new Ford Capri will see day light at the Detroit Auto Show (January 2011), which will be released - as in the case of the new Focus - on all world markets in the same form. Similarities with the Focus will not stop here, because the design of the new Ford Capri will take over many elements of his five door compact brother.

Regarding the new Ford Capri engine, the manufacturer will not appeal to American technical fireworks, this means that it will use the same units that we have at this time. Thus, the new top engine for the compact coupe will be the Ford’s EcoBoost 2.5 liter and 250 hp, which will be accompanied by less than 200 hp engine in the Ford range, and a diesel as a default. Differences to the future Focus ST version will appear, not only at the number of doors, but even on the back, the shape and its own weight, which in the case of Capri will be somehow reduced.

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Indeed, at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, Ford surprises us with a concept which promises to give birth to a production model that will make headlines: Evos Ford Concept is a very successful coupe, which seems to prefigure the return of the current name of the famous Capri .
After they showed a language design applied on Ford Vertrek concept matured in Detroit in 2011, concept that quite accurately projects the second-generation of Ford Kuga, behold, the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, we are pleased with a new concept: Ford Evos, a coupe which, according to rumors, gives us an interesting preview of the new Ford Capri.
Ford has a silhouette of a coupe Evos in two volumes, with a strong rear plunge, a very aggressive snout, but which notes more sobriety, thanks to the narrow headlights and balanced proportions, recommended as a performance coupe, with generous dimensions (4.5 meters long, 1.97 meters wide and 1.36 meters high and the wheelbase is 2.74 meters).
However, do not be fooled by appearances: Ford Evos is actually a coupe with four doors, not just two, because the car is having no central pillar. All doors are opening up , Lambo type, mounted in two points and the pair of rear doors integrates practically the body side panels to the rear, an ingenious idea, but also demanding, so it will certainly not be found on the standard versions.
The interior is also worthy of a futuristic car, the engineers focused on creating an advanced system for communicating with the exterior of the car.

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Accelerated development of the new Ford Fiesta, which will challenge their opponents in the WRC FIA World Rally Championship in 2011, this is the confirmation of the technical regulations, provided by the Motor Sport Administrative Committee.

The decision on the technical specifications applied starting next season was a crucial partner for Europe and Ford M-Sport to launch vehicle development derived from the successful Fiesta range.

FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved the introduction of 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that can come from manufacturers or basic engines can be developed specifically, according to new regulation. It was the final technical decision taken following last year’s announcement, which stated that the new category for 2011 will respect the S2000 regulations.

The Europe Ford motorsport director, Gerard Quinn, welcomed the decision of the WMSC. It is vital for the sport to prove attention to the environment and also to realize the direction that our cars daily will follow. Introducing the the 1600 cmc turbo engine as soon as possible makes sense according to technical compliance S2000, which proved so effective, he said.

The Ford Car for the 2011 championship will be called Ford Fiesta RS WRC and will replace the record breaker Ford Focus RS World Rally Car.

Ford Fiesta RS WRC will be based on the developed model by M-Sport Fiesta S2000, launched in 2009 and which has dominated the legendary Monte Carlo Rally event start in January this year. However there will be significant differences between the two cars, not only in terms of the new 1.6 liter engine, but also in design.

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The Ford Puma Millenium was a special edition car that was introduced in the UK market. About 1000 units were produced and around 755 units have been seen on the roads till date. The car is available with very attractive Zinc Yellow paintwork which adds to its exterior style. The Ford Puma Millenium also interior has been designed with alchemy blue leather and Recaro seats. The car was available with a numbered badge and key ring only after the purchase as the Ford cars were not numbered automatically. It was specially developed to celebrate the Millennium Products Award in the year 1999.

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