Upcoming Fiesta ST to be powered by a 200Hp 1.0L Ecoboost

[oj88]

No arguments there about it being achievable. They can probably make it reach 300HP, but then it can only do so for a few minutes before the engine eats itself to shreds.

But 200HP, when even 1.8L NA engines have a bit of trouble to achieve, will definitely be a factor for longevity on a 1.0L boosted engine, I think.

[Egan101]

But 200HP, when even 1.8L NA engines have a bit of trouble to achieve, will definitely be a factor for longevity on a 1.0L boosted engine, I think.

The big advantage really is with the tuning capabilities of modern turbocharged engines compared to NA engines. Ford was able to make various settings for its potent 1.0L making them available in various outputs (currently at 100hp, 123hp, and 138hp models). Superchips UK sells Bluefin Stage 1 remap kits that enhances the output to much better figures. Superchips are stating that its remap kits will allow the Asian-spec 123hp/200Nm model be easily upgraded to 154hp/247Nm while the newer tune EUDM 138hp/210Nm version can be upgraded to 175hp/287Nm. A little more modification will allow Ford to take figures within the 200hp/300Nm range.

The current Fiesta ST with its 1.6L Ecoboost engine is rated at 200hp/290Nm in its ST200 form. The lower trim models are rated at 197hp/280Nm.

[lowslowbenz]

But 200HP, when even 1.8L NA .... be a factor for longevity on a 1.0L boosted engine, I think.

There's the word I was looking for.

[oj88]

Gone are the days when vehicles were made to last a million plus miles. I seriously doubt this engine would last 200-300k km.

This is probably a fine example of planned obsolescence.... Kill internal combustion engines to make way for the electrics! :D