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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. came to life with a throaty note that would grumble and pop from the active valve performance exhaust system. Shelby GT500 $74,095. High-Performance Turbo Manual Transmission Fun.

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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 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. 2010 Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid. 2010 Lincoln MKZ.

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … Shelby, and William M. Higher octane fuel is a key enabler for improved efficiency based on current engine/vehicle design trends. —Leone et al.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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With the variable camshaft timing the intake and exhaust cams vary independently improving airflow through the engine. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. 2010 Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid. This in turn delivers more torque while slashing fuel consumption by around five per cent.

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Automobile Information manage providers, ranked through general OEM automobile portions gross sales

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Aurora, Ontario, Canada (905) 726-2462 Swamy Kotagiri (CEO) $18,920 ( f ) $16,671 ( f ) $37,840 ( f ) $36,242 ( f ) Frame buildings, exteriors, powertrain, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting fixtures, seating, whole automobile production Northville, MI, USA (734) 855-2600 Martin Fischer (president & member board of control) $12,000 $10,454 (..)