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Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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The MY 2015 Ford F-150 will offer a new high-output, twin-turbo 2.7-liter Due to the extensive lightweighting in the new F-150 ( earlier post ), this will improve the power-to-weight ratio of the 2015 truck by 15% over the 2014 5.0-liter liter V8-equipped F-150 with similar torque output.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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2015 F-150. Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Aluminum alloys are used throughout the F-150 body for the first time, improving dent and ding resistance and also saving weight. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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TI-VCT varies the phase of the intake and exhaust cams independently for improved airflow through the engine, which delivers more torque while reducing average fuel consumption by up to 5%. 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. engine, the first EcoBoost production engine to include the system.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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ZR is a speed rating, which in this case means the tire can handle speeds surpassing 150 mph. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. The high tech suspension system, adjustable exhaust, summer tires and multiple drive modes are what make this a driver’s car.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. to conform to future emissions standards, particularly the stringent EU6 standard which will be mandatory in Europe in 2015. T engine that produced 110 kW (150 hp) of power was emitted 197 grams CO 2 /km (317 g/mile).

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Penn and ExxonMobil researchers uncover mechanisms behind performance of major antiwear additive in lubricants

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However, the tribochemical film growth pathways are not established, and the factors which determine the film morphology and thickness (which tends to be limited to 50-150 nm) are unknown. Carpick (2015) “Mechanisms of antiwear tribofilm growth revealed in situ by single-asperity sliding contacts” Science doi: 10.1126/science.1258788.

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