Ford adds power to Fusion
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Ford adds power to Fusion
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Ford Motor Co. will offer a more powerful and more efficient powertrain on the reworked 2009 Ford Fusion sedan, slated to debut late this year.
The midsize sedan's 160-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine will be replaced with a new 170-horsepower four-cylinder with variable valve timing. Coupled with a new six-speed transmission, the updated Fusion will be more powerful than the current model, and will boast better gas mileage.
The Dearborn automaker revealed the new powertrain offering to dealers in Las Vegas last week, telling them it hopes the new model will achieve best-in-class fuel economy once testing is completed this year, according to people who attended the event.
The midsize sedan's 160-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine will be replaced with a new 170-horsepower four-cylinder with variable valve timing. Coupled with a new six-speed transmission, the updated Fusion will be more powerful than the current model, and will boast better gas mileage.
The Dearborn automaker revealed the new powertrain offering to dealers in Las Vegas last week, telling them it hopes the new model will achieve best-in-class fuel economy once testing is completed this year, according to people who attended the event.
"I think it's going to be a great engine," he said, adding that the more fuel-efficient offering could not come at a better time, with gas prices approaching $4 a gallon. "It is beginning to impact purchasing behavior."
The new engine is the same 2.5-liter motor that Ford unveiled in New York last month for the new Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner sport utility vehicles. The Fusion will also be getting the same six-speed transmission as those models.
Ford also said it would introduce a more powerful and efficient V-6 engine for the Escape and Mariner.
While Ford did not make any announcement about a new V-6 for the Fusion, it is likely that engine will also replace its existing 3.0-liter V-6.
The redesigned Fusion will also feature a new front fascia and upgraded interior. A hybrid version had already been announced.
Ford introduced the Fusion in the fall of 2005, and it quickly became one of the automaker's bread-and-butter vehicles.
The car's quality has been heralded as equal to or better than such icons as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, but it faces new challenges from rivals like the new Chevrolet Malibu.
The new engine is the same 2.5-liter motor that Ford unveiled in New York last month for the new Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner sport utility vehicles. The Fusion will also be getting the same six-speed transmission as those models.
Ford also said it would introduce a more powerful and efficient V-6 engine for the Escape and Mariner.
While Ford did not make any announcement about a new V-6 for the Fusion, it is likely that engine will also replace its existing 3.0-liter V-6.
The redesigned Fusion will also feature a new front fascia and upgraded interior. A hybrid version had already been announced.
Ford introduced the Fusion in the fall of 2005, and it quickly became one of the automaker's bread-and-butter vehicles.
The car's quality has been heralded as equal to or better than such icons as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, but it faces new challenges from rivals like the new Chevrolet Malibu.
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exactly. fuel effiency is the name of the game right now. good to see ford stepping up and being competitive. a more fuel effecient truck engine will hopefully be a biproduct of all the gains ford is making in its car division.
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I'd love to see an SVT'd Crown Vic. That would give the pigs to get hyped up about come chase time,
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Honestly though, if gas is going to be $4 a gallon or more, Ford would be smart to work on getting maximum fuel economy.
Its going to be interesting to see what happens if Ford brings out the direct-injected 4-bangers and V6s they are talking about. Supposedly they will get 20% better fuel economy and make the same, if not more power.
The way I look at it, at least Ford is trying to compete. The Fusion is a very important car for Ford and I hope it does well.
I can remember back when the Taurus was the best-selling midsize car and it would be nice to see Ford return to the success they had in the mid to late '90s.
It seems like maybe Ford has FINALLY pulled their head out of their you-know-what and is starting to build the kind of vehicles that people want.
The Fusion, Edge, Escape and Flex are all getting favorable reviews. Ford is still the dominant player in the fullsize truck market and the Mustang will always be a strong seller. All that Ford really needs now is to be more competitive in the midsize cars, crossovers and small SUVs. If they can manage that, maybe they will be able to return to their former glory.
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SVT is pretty much dead. I wouldnt be surprised if you saw a Roush Fusion with maybe a supercharged V6 putting out the kind of power you are talking about.
Honestly though, if gas is going to be $4 a gallon or more, Ford would be smart to work on getting maximum fuel economy.
Its going to be interesting to see what happens if Ford brings out the direct-injected 4-bangers and V6s they are talking about. Supposedly they will get 20% better fuel economy and make the same, if not more power.
The way I look at it, at least Ford is trying to compete. The Fusion is a very important car for Ford and I hope it does well.
I can remember back when the Taurus was the best-selling midsize car and it would be nice to see Ford return to the success they had in the mid to late '90s.
It seems like maybe Ford has FINALLY pulled their head out of their you-know-what and is starting to build the kind of vehicles that people want.
The Fusion, Edge, Escape and Flex are all getting favorable reviews. Ford is still the dominant player in the fullsize truck market and the Mustang will always be a strong seller. All that Ford really needs now is to be more competitive in the midsize cars, crossovers and small SUVs. If they can manage that, maybe they will be able to return to their former glory.
Honestly though, if gas is going to be $4 a gallon or more, Ford would be smart to work on getting maximum fuel economy.
Its going to be interesting to see what happens if Ford brings out the direct-injected 4-bangers and V6s they are talking about. Supposedly they will get 20% better fuel economy and make the same, if not more power.
The way I look at it, at least Ford is trying to compete. The Fusion is a very important car for Ford and I hope it does well.
I can remember back when the Taurus was the best-selling midsize car and it would be nice to see Ford return to the success they had in the mid to late '90s.
It seems like maybe Ford has FINALLY pulled their head out of their you-know-what and is starting to build the kind of vehicles that people want.
The Fusion, Edge, Escape and Flex are all getting favorable reviews. Ford is still the dominant player in the fullsize truck market and the Mustang will always be a strong seller. All that Ford really needs now is to be more competitive in the midsize cars, crossovers and small SUVs. If they can manage that, maybe they will be able to return to their former glory.
the GT500 was originally to be the next Cobra but was badged a SHELBY
the Ford GT was also very much SVT
also you might see more performance editions of cars and trucks now that Ford is pushing their EcoBoost engines
yes SVT lost their leader (John Coletti) and their name might not be used on future Fords but they are still there
