September 5, 2012
(Ford)
Ford tweaked its new 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine, which normally produces 100-125 PS (in European production trim), to 205 PS and then placed it in a "road legal" version of a Formula Ford. The result? A lap of 7 minutes 22 seconds at the Nürburgring’s famed Nordschleife circuit, the 11th fastest lap ever recorded at the daunting race track. That's higher on the list than many supercars such as the 700HP Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the 660HP Ferrari Enzo and the 602HP Pagani Zonda. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford turned in a unofficial top speed of 255.5 km/h (158.8 mph) and a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of less than four seconds, according to Ford. Fuel economy is equally impressive: unofficially 2.4 l/100 km (118 mpg) at 56 km/h (35 mph), and 5 l/100 km (57 mpg) at 120 km/h (75 mph). The project modified the racer so it would be fully street legal for on-road use by fitting it with wheel covers, front and rear lights and indicators, aerodynamically designed wing mirrors and a horn. The car is fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and was driven on road-legal tyres. The vehicle completed the 20.832 km (12.94 mile) Nordschleife circuit at an average speed of 169 km/h (105 mph). No other three- or even four-cylinder car has posted a faster time at the legendary circuit.
(Ford)
Ford has unveiled a new 2013 Fiesta at a special “Go Further” product event in Amsterdam hosted by Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally and attended by 2,500 dealers. With edgier design and exclusive technological features the new Fiesta features the 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, Ford SYNC voice-activated connectivity system, Active City Stop and the European debut of MyKey. The new Fiesta will come to the U.S. in 2013.
(Audi)
Audi has introduced the RS 5 Cabriolet. The four-seat convertible with a cloth soft top has a high-revving, naturally aspirated 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine with 331 kW (450 hp). It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.9 seconds.
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