Thursday, April 7, 2011

Ford Focus ECOnetic: devoted to saving

Recently arrived in the Italian dealers, the new Ford Focus ECOnetic variant preparing to debut in the Amsterdam Motor Show, next week. As with previous versions, the ecological benefit of Focus aerodynamic and mechanical improvements to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Aesthetically, the car looks very similar to other versions, if it were not for the steel rims.

It 'also the grid of the engine compartment that closes in some breakers to improve the aerodynamic Cd of 5% and 2% reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide. But it is under the hood is the real news: the four-cylinder Duratorq TDCi 105 bhp completely revised. To be exact this engine features a new injection system as well as news related to the turbo and the cooling system.

Moreover, benefits of interventions aimed at reducing the friction of its components. The 6-speed gearbox has been revised with a final report extended to reduce the speed of the engine when driving in top gear. Do not miss thrifty driving aids such as the start & stop indicator and gear.

Produced in the plant in Saarlouis, Germany, will arrive on the European market in 2012 with both 5-door body that station wagon.

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