Ford Gives Another High-Tech Petrol Motor To India after the Ecoboost which is a revised 4-cylinder 1.5 which is now 3 pot unit making drastic changes to output and efficiency
Ecoboost engine paved way for many awards that Ford got after making one a kind engine which just won’t stop winning accolades. After BMW and Honda, who are known for making one of the best engines in the world for enthusiast, seems like Ford wants to enter this race as well. This time, it has made an engine in India for the world and is high on everything despite being downsized from a previous donor engine that it already had in cars such as Figo, Aspire and Ecosport.
Ford India today unveiled its all-new 1.5-litre Ti-VCT, three-cylinder petrol engine for customers in India and around the world. Ford India’s engine factory at Sanand, Gujarat will take the lead in manufacturing this new family of petrol engines, both for domestic production as well as exports across the world. The engine will also have more than 80% parts sourced from Indian suppliers.
Delivering More for Less
Ford’s latest 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine is powered by 3-Cylinders along with state-of-the-art technical solutions for improved performance and efficiency while reducing size, weight and friction. The all-new 1.5-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine will stay true to Ford’s DNA of being fun-to-drive while delivering improved fuel efficiency and a lower carbon footprint.
The tried and trusted Ti-VCT (Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing) system on the new engine allows each intake and exhaust cam to function independently of each other as operating conditions change. This delivers faster throttle response and better fuel efficiency. Meanwhile, the engine’s bore and stroke ratios have been optimised to produce higher torque at lower engine speeds, leading to a more enjoyable and agile drive in city traffic.
The all-new 1.5-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine will produce an exciting 123 PS of peak power and 150 Nm of torque, the best for any motor in this class. The numbers are higher as it makes 11 PS more power and 14 Nm of torque from a downsized engine. The engine will be introduced on New EcoSport that is set to debut soon.
Increased efficiency for better fuel economy
Along with improved performance, the all-new 1.5-litre Ti-VCT engine will offer a seven percent reduction in CO2 emissions and a similar improvement in fuel efficiency, through reductions in weight and size, as well as the application of innovative technologies. The engine downsizes from four cylinders to a three-in-line formation, resulting in decreased weight, lower friction and is expected to deliver an overall 10 percent reduction in volume.
The aluminium engine block and cylinder head contribute to substantial weight reduction and better fuel economy for the new 1.5 Ti-VCT Petrol Motor. The exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head helps to heat up the catalyst faster, decreasing emissions. The variable oil pump can operate at a lower pressure at slower speeds with reduced friction loss, providing higher fuel economy.
Other optimised measures on the 1.5 Ti-VCT Petrol Motor for better fuel efficiency include:
Crankshaft off-set from cylinder centre line — improves both performance and fuel efficiency
Centered spark plugs — promotes more standardised and efficient combustion
Coil-on-plug system — delivers better combustion and quicker engine start
Optimized NVH for a smoother, quieter ride – The all-new Ti-VCT engine was designed and fine-tuned to deliver a quieter, smoother and more relaxing experience for occupants. The engine’s balance shaft is supported by hydrodynamic bearings and works to eliminate natural first-order vibrations typical in standard three-cylinder engines. A belt-in oil primary drive system contributes to further reductions in both noise and friction.
Other NVH improvements on the 1.5 Ti-VCT Petrol Motor include:
Valve actuation system with hydraulic lash adjusters and roller finger followers —reducing friction
Acoustic-isolation system — cuts down on engine noise
Wait for a review of this particular engine which will happen in the EcoSport next month most likely from us.
