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Friday, November 29, 2013

Ford Fiesta 2014 3 Cylinder Offered In North America

In early 2012, Ford had announced the imminent release of its new 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine of 1 liter. At this time, considering the possibility to slide under the hood of the Focus and Ford Fiesta 2014. It goes without saying that, at first glance, this little mechanical seems better suited to the small size of the sub-compact. However, when you look at its specifications, it could probably also animate the Focus. The price of fuel being what it is, the American manufacturer had a great idea.

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Mechanics ofÂ Ford Fiesta 2014

This small 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine with double overhead camshaft head was seen at the beginning of the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. In terms of North American consumers, it will be the Auto Show in Los Angeles they will for the first time. The power of this small 3-cylinder, 123 hp, compares favorably with that of the 4-cylinder 1.6-liter 120 horsepower found under the hood of the Ford Fiesta 2014Â subcompact. It is the same torque reaches 148 lb-ft compared with 112 pounds-feet of 4-cylinder. Consumers should not feel like driving a car with 3 cylinders. This engine offers a very smooth and quiet idle, very good acceleration and very sporty sound.

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Innovative technologies ofÂ Ford Fiesta 2014

The EcoBoost 3-cylinder 1-liter Ford receives innovative technologies that improve performance and reliability. For example, one can speak of a crankshaft offset from the axis of the piston, oil pump with variable flow, a turbocharger, direct injection of fuel and a belt distribution immersed in oil. In addition, this little mechanical Ford Fiesta 2014Â with 25% fewer moving parts than a 4-cylinder engine, it was also calibrated with the crankshaft pulley and flywheel rather than a crankshaft balancer shaft which would have added weight, increased friction and power reduction.

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Since its launch in 2012 the Ford Focus in the spring, the EcoBoost 3-cylinder 1-liter has gained some notoriety as it was named Engine of the Year by a jury of 76 automotive journalists from 36 different countries, it also received the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics magazine and the Dewar Trophy UK. In addition, 30% of Focus sold in Europe are powered by this engine.

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Ford Fiesta 2014: 3-Cylinder Offered In North America

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Mercedes Benz E Class 2014 A 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel Under The Hood

Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 took the year 2014 to equip its large luxury sedan and E-Class family of new engines more efficient and intelligent technologies that should enable it to consolidate its leading position in the segment. The German automaker has once again focused on comfort and safety. In terms of design, the designers have upgraded everything to make the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 a vehicle that also buys simply by emotion.

Mechanicals of Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014

For 2014, Mercedes-Benz has come up with a new member to its family BlueTEC engines. It is a 4-cylinder diesel engine of 2.1 liters that develops an output of 190 hp and a torque of 369 lb-ft.The engine should be installed under the hood of the E250 4MATIC 2014 which will be marketed in North America in the fall of 2013. This engine will replace the V6 3-liter turbodiesel with 210 horsepower under the hood who officiated the E350 BlueTEC and was matched only propulsion.

Regarding the E350 sedan and E350 4MATIC Wagon, they will receive the same 3.5-liter V6 engine with double overhead camshaft head which develops a power of 302 hp at 6500 rpm and produces a torque 273 lb-ft between 3500 and 5250 rpm. E550 4MATIC Sport Sedan will, in turn, powered by a 5.5-liter V8 DOHC generating 402 horsepower between 5000 and 5750 rpm and a torque of 443 lb-ft between 1600 and 4750 rpm . There is also the E63 AMG uses the same 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine of 518 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque.

Finally, we note another novelty or the E400 sedan hybrid motorization will consist of a 3.5-liter V6 DOHC 302 hp and an electric motor of 27 horsepower, both producing a combined torque of 457 pounds feet.

All these mechanical petrol and diesel will be a gearbox 7-speed automatic with manual mode and stop-start technology for better fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gas emissions lower. On all models except the E63 AMG, the suspension has two modes, Comfort and Sport. The E63 AMG, meanwhile, receives the adaptive sports suspension AMG. All models are equipped with Direct-Steer electromechanical steering of Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014.

Body and interior of Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 sees its front headlights, grille, hood and bumpers as well as completely revised its proportions. The result does not lack elegance, the car is refined and sporty at the same time. There is even the rear lights receiving LEDs.

Inside, it is proportionate and harmonized subtly with the outside. We use high quality materials and appliqués walnut and black ash. The finish is very tasteful.

Nothing is arrested for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 on the Canadian market. However, one should see the new 4-cylinder diesel engine, as well as other mechanical that made his reputation. It is followed …

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014: A 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel Under The Hood

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