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Ford has done a great job creating 4-banger engines that are fuel efficient, reliable, and fairly high performing; however, though these engines will outperform higher displacement v6 engines, they will most likely cost a more due to the use of turbo chassis, while remaining just a bit more fuel efficient. However I see that these deficiencies aren't as potent within v6 Ecoboost engines when compared to v8 engines, so my idea is that Ford should create a low displacement v8 engine to replace the 4 cylinder Ecoboost motors within select vehicles (like the Taurus, and Fusion). My idea of this low displacement v8 is along the lines of a naturally aspirated 260ci motor, with Ti-VCT and direct injection for maximum performance and fuel efficiency, while costing less than or equal to the price of a 4-cylinder Ecoboost motor. With this, Ford can decrease the amount 4-banger options, and increase the amount of v6 Ecoboost, and naturally aspirated v8 options which I think would prove to be a great marketing strategy. I also think this would prove to be a great new engine option for the Ford Mustang, and a great base engine for a new small car with a RWD setup, to compete with the Dodge Dart, and Chevrolet Code 130R.
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N. R Todd B; Compound boosting a car cost quite a bit, turbos aren't cheap and the technology within them used (such as water coolers, and waste gates) along with the extra external technologies is just gonna increase that price tag. These engines are best used in small cars where it's lighter weight will be advantageous, but in large and midsized cars the Eco-boost 4cyl is simply too weak to make a great car out of them. That's why offering a small v8 engine would be a prudent move. It will be more than strong enough to carry the weight of the vehicle and it would cost only a tad more than the Eco-boost 4cyl. This would be the perfect engine to use as a step above the naturally aspirated 6cyl, and a step below the Eco-boost v6 (which seems to have a much more profound purpose than the 4-cyl). 1 months(s) ago via Ford Social
N. R @Todd B Ford's turbo 4s aren't cost efficient, just look at its price and efficiency compared to a naturally aspirated v6. Everything is similar except the price. A v8 has more cylinders but that doesn't mean it's more expensive. Those 4-bangers use turbochargers, and that's a complex machine (lots of moving parts). Ford also backs them with technologies that prevent lag and other turbo-related issues, this all cost money, with a naturally aspirated engine you're not gonna need all that stuff to keep the engine reliable (the Coyote is a perfect example). Don't get me wrong, the v6 Ecoboost engines are unrivaled in terms of torque, and efficiency but the 4-banger ones are really only good in smaller cars. Ford should offer a v8 like this as a step below a 6 cylinder Ecoboost motor in midsized and large vehicles. 1 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Todd B I have trouble understanding how a V8 would be more cost-effective than a 4cyl. There are nearly twice the internal components in a V8 compared to a 4cyl. The packaging in terms of the engine bay is much more complicated. I'm not sure if you have worked on any modern FWD 4cyl vehicles, but there are always jobs that are immensely difficult to do because of the packaging and this would be exponentially worse with any v shaped engine.
Also, a large part of the expense in "ecoboost" is from the fuel system for the direct injection. If you are suggesting retaining the direct injection for a naturally aspirated engine, you will have some benefit but not nearly so much as if the engine had boost...and you are retaining a large portion of the cost and complexity.
In addition to my ford, I have a Mazdaspeed 3, which basically has an ecoboosted duratec 2.3 liter 4cyl. It gets over 30 MPG on the highway (only rated at 25 though....), will go 155 MPH stock, and I have never felt like I missed out by not getting a car with a naturally aspirated V8 (Though I wouldn't mind a new 5.0 mustang!!!) So, I guess my question to the original poster is: Have you driven a car with an ecoboost engine? 2 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Lawrence R Ford needs to bring back the 5.8l engine. The one I had from 2000 got me 17-19mpg in city and 25-28mpg on hwy. My new 3.5l v6 ecoboost gets less than 12mpg in city and less than 18mpg hwy. 2 months(s) ago via Ford Social
John Bailey The 3.9 in my LS was awesome but that is old school as compared to the ecoboost engines of today! As Carol Shelby said the TT V6 is the most fun of all the engines In the Mustang, I trust he knows a thing or two about hi performance! 2 months(s) ago via Ford Social
Ed C The small block V-8 with new technologies would be a great idea. Small block V-8s OHV are very popular and are great products.
A 5.0 V-8 in the new MKZ would be great.
Even the 3.9 V-8 in the newest MKZ would be great. 4 months(s) ago via Ford Social
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