An automobile doesn’t become a global car by just looking stylish. A global car needs to be prepared for the most extreme use and global conditions to ensure it excels in day-to-day performance over the life of the vehicle.
Tag Archives: EcoBoost
2014 Ford Fiesta – Global Car
Ford’s 1.0-litre racer proves Size doesn’t matter
Thanks to Ford, an engine with only 1000cc is no longer an embarrassment, and is one of the fastest ways to get around a race track. Ford has created a unique road legal version of one of its latest Formula Ford racing cars, and it is now one of the fastest cars around the fearsome Nurburgring circuit.
New Ford Focus ST goes global
The hotly anticipated new Focus ST will be the first global performance Ford, set to go on sale in 40 countries.
With a 2.0-litre 247bhp EcoBoost engine, the Focus ST accelerates from 62mph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 154mph. For the few ST buyers who are interested in efficiency, there is a 20% improvement over the previous model, with expected fuel efficiency of 39mpg and CO2 of emissions of 169g/km.
