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Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is International Engine of the Year

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Just weeks after Ford showed off the performance potential of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine in its Focus compact car by claiming 16 world land speed records for its engine class, the small powerplant now has another feather in its cap by being named the 2012 International Engine of the Year.

"This is a fitting victory for a truly remarkable engine," said Dean Slavnich, co-chairman of the International Engine of the Year Awards and editor of Engine Technology International magazine. "For a three-cylinder to power a vehicle like the Ford Focus with such ease, proves that the future is very, very bright for the internal-combustion engine. Power, response and very good real-world fuel consumption figures are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this engine and what it offers drivers today."

Besides bagging the overall award, Ford's three-cylinder turbo engine also took home the trophies for the 'Best New Engine' and 'Sub 1.0-liter' categories.

Here are the final results of the voting for the top International Engine of the Year award:

1. Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo (Ford Focus) - 401 points

2. Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger (VW Polo, Beetle, Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Cabriolet, Scirocco, Eos, Jetta, Tiguan, Sharan, Touran/Cross Touran, Passat CNG, Touran/Cross Touran CNG; Audi A1, Audi A3; Seat Ibiza FR, Alhambra, Cupra; Skoda Fabia RS) - 288 points

3. Ferrari 4.5-liter V8 (Ferrari 458 Italia, 458 Spider) - 224 points

4. GM 1.4-liter range extender (Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera) - 212 points

5. BMW 2.0-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder gasoline (BMW 125i, 320i, 328i, 520i, 528i, Z4 20i, Z4 sDrive 28i, X1 20i, X3 20i, X1 28i) - 199 points

6. BMW/PSA 1.6-liter turbo gasoline (Mini Cooper S, Clubman Cooper S, Countryman Cooper S, Coupe/Roadster Cooper S, Mini Cooper Works, Clubman Cooper Works, Coupe/Roadster Cooper Works; Peugeot 207, 207cc, 208, 308, 308cc, 3008, 508, 5008, 308 GTI, RCZ; Citroen DS3, C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso, C5, DS5, DS5, DS3 Racing, DS4, DS4 Racing) - 162 points

7. BMW 3.0–liter turo six-cylinder gasoline (BMW 1 Series, M Coupe, 335is, Z4 35is) - 160 points

8. BMW M 4.0-liter V8 (BMW M3 Coupe, M3 Convertible) - 128 points

9. Audi 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo (Audi TT RS, RS3 Sportback) - 126 points

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  • mts 11 months ago
     
    Very impressive! ^_^
       
  • mindkinetic 11 months ago
     
    congrats to ford and likewise to BMW .
       
  • tidus1203 11 months ago
     
    GO FORD! GO FURTHER!
       
  • trubby 11 months ago
     

    Congrats Ford. Keep it up. Looking forward to have a car with your ecoboost engine.
       
  • khryz2f 11 months ago
     
    (Your thoughts on the article...)
       
  • khryz2f 11 months ago
     
    Awesome engine technology! this could be a powerful small turbocharged engine and probably a GDI?
       
  • Fernando Amorsolo 11 months ago
     
    AND PHILIPPINES STILL DON'T LIKE IT!

    -- I am deeply saddened by this scenario that the Focus is not accepted much here in this country, in which this technology is the one greatly needed by the country to economize on its use of fuel. Because Filipinos tend to go after cars which their neighbor has. :|

    ANYWAY, This is is really a breakthrough! Nice one Ford!
    Have a question though WHICH is MORE PRESTIGIOUS? The WARD's award giving body that awards Accent as a good engine? Or this INternational Engine of the Year?
       
    • GotToRead 11 months ago
       
      Underrated lang talaga ang Ford sa Pinas, dominated kasi ng Japanese automakers eh pero I believe 1 day they'll breakthrough, lalo na yang Focus, lalo na yung 2012 na Focus grabe ang technology na applied!
         
    • mjsay22 11 months ago
       
      Definitely I would agree sa sinabi mo GotToRead.. The new technology they put in the new upcoming ford focus is really impressive talaga.. It features like active park assist, active city stop and yung blind spot information system nila.. Ford put a lot of effort, time and new technology talaga in their upcoming focus.. I think kaya lang talaga hindi napapansin o napapapriotize satin dito sa pilipinas yung mga american and european made cars compare to the korean and japanese is brand is when it comes to maintenance and spare parts tama db?!
         
      • GotToRead 11 months ago
         
        Ngayon lang yan, GM and Ford got a foothold in thailand, ilang years na lang eh di na magkakaroon ng restrictions sa supply ng spare parts hehehe, pero sa European brands naman masyado talagang mahal because ika-nga "Luxury" like BMW, Audi, Volvo and MB. Siguro magbabago naman yun pag dumating na yung Peugeot and VW? Pero sana dumating din ang Ciitroen! Mejo type ko design language nila eh hehehe
           
    • warak1422 11 months ago
       
      kuripot kc mga pnoy at gaya gaya puto maya...hehehehe
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      • GotToRead 11 months ago
         
        di mo din masisisi kasi sa Pinas basta may kotse ok na, hindi tulad sa developed countries na every part of the car counts, ibig sabihin interior, exterior, engine, kahit simpleng ingay sa loob ng sasakyan eh pinapansin, sa pinas basta may "ride" ok na, Tulad na lang sa mga head units, sa kanila di na asset yun kung hindi necessity.
           
    • barry 11 months ago
       
      medyo conscious lang kasi mga pinoys in terms of cars...this is just the beginning.
         
  • roadrage 11 months ago
     
    ...actually, i really want to see this engine on a fiesta.
       
  • GotToRead 11 months ago
     
    No question for BMW and Audi, basta German engineering iba talaga!
       
  • wart_les 11 months ago
     
    (Your thoughts on the article...)
       
  • wart_les 11 months ago
     
    Apprehensive lang ako diton WHY no Japanese / Korean makers of which products are FLOODING also the world at walang AWARD?..hinde tuloy maalis sa isipan ko na mukhang ala Bradley/Pakyaw disesyon eto ah?
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    • DePendot 11 months ago
       
      probably because they just work. JUST WORK. not that amazing. kumpara mo mabentang VIOS sa FOCUS, haha! tsaka, baka kaya mabenta kasi MURA?
         
  • barry 11 months ago
     
    kudos to ford! your works is realized!
       
  • Adrian 11 months ago
     
    Congrats sa BMW kaya pala nag merge ang BMW at Toyota pagdating sa engines para ma improve ang tech sa engines for the future!
       
  • John Rigor 11 months ago
     
    I hope this comes to the Philippines together with the Mirage Evolution. Then, let the subcompact war begin! :>
       
  • Kim John 11 months ago
     
    sana may ganyan na engine ang fiesta!
       
  • jbits 11 months ago
     
    VW's 1.4-liter TSI is one sweet engine....
       
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