2013 Ford’s Mondeo (2013 Fusion here) Will Be Available With The 1.0L EcoBoost?

[xcel]

That is a lot of vehicle to be powered by a 123 HP engine?

Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Sept. 6, 2012

2013 Ford Mondeo – 1.0L EcoBoost is but one of the engine options for this classy family sedan.

Ford’s next generation Mondeo for Europe will be equipped with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine, making it the largest-ever Ford vehicle to be fitted with such a small displacement engine.

Ford’s 1.0L EcoBoost outputs just 123 HP and 125 lb-ft. of torque (up to 148 lb-ft. of torque in “overboost” mode). The new Mondeo will probably come in at around 3,300 to 3,400 pounds.

The 1.0L I3 includes twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), a compact, low-inertia turbo that spins at 248,000rpm, direct fuel injection, an aluminum cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold, low friction piston coatings, low tension piston rings, low friction crank seals and a cambelt-in-oil design. <-- Notice no chain?

Ford will reveal further details on the all new Mondeo later today at the Go Further brand event.

I really should know more about the upcoming Mondeo and hopefully readers here can fill me in as I have to be in Chaigo in < 2-hours. I am sure it will be offered with a 2.0L EcoBoost as it is here and probably even a 2.0L TDCi turbo diesel as well?

All told, while the small super dieses in the B and C-segments are slow as molasses in many cases, placing a low torque, low power engine in a midsize car whose segment is more attune to “get the hell out of my way” then “I am saving at the pump” is stretching the envelope a wee bit. It will be great theater to watch as the Focus with the 1.0L is selling very well in Europe whereas the Mondeo, we’ll have to wait and see.

[herm]

its fine for me, if the turbo does not grenade

[PaleMelanesian]

That's gonna be slow. Slow like my 10-sec 0-60 Civic with 4 people and luggage on board.

[ALS]

Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian

That's gonna be slow. Slow like my 10-sec 0-60 Civic with 4 people and luggage on board.

Don't worry Herm they build those turbo's much better today.

I think the one liter is a little small for a car that size. I'd want it with a 1.4-1.6L making around 150-160 HP. My old 740 Turbo wagon came with a 160 HP 2.3L and it was more than enough power for a 3100 lb car. If I filled it with 700-800lbs of cargo it became a real dog to drive.

[priusCpilot]

3400lbs car with a 3cyl 1 litter engine? Lets put this on the bottom of the list.

[50 mpg by 2012]

This will be very interesting for the user and EPA mpg ...

[seftonm]

~110hp base engines in midsize cars are common in Europe. Not sure how popular they are but it this definitely isn't unusual for a car of this size. No way we'd ever see it here though.

[WriConsult]

That power/weight ratio should yield a 0-60 time in the 10 to 11 second range with an MT.

Which used to be considered "peppy" when I was learning to drive, and about the same as quite a few cars I've owned. I'd be more than happy with performance like that.

No way will Ford bring us a car so woefully un-overpowered.

[PaleMelanesian]

I'm thinking more like 15+ seconds. I'm at 10 in my Civic, with 106 hp and 2300 lb. That's 21.7 lb / hp. This is at 26.8 lb / hp, a lot more.

Edit: 060calculator.com puts mine at 9.09 sec 0-60, but I know it's slower than that. It estimates the Mondeo at 10.665 with manual. Only 17% slower, not too bad.

[RedylC94]

110 net hp will easily break the speed limit almost anywhere in the U.S. and used to be typical of base engines in "mid-size" U.S. cars. It's hopelessly inadequate for winning light-to-light drag races against today's slowest cars, though.