Archive

Posts Tagged ‘FuelEconomy’

Ford Focus RS consumes only 6.11 l/100 km – if you drive carefully

October 20th, 2009 Ford Reporter No comments

2009 Ford Focus RSWith 305 hp, Obtained from a 2.5-liter turbo propeller, Ford Focus RS hot hatch is your moment, taking into account that offers enough space, that comfort can be used every day.

You have the basis, therefore, the fact that the budget for gasoline will be small, even if the care officially consumes only 7.8 l/100 km extra.

However, RS site was entered in a contest … Consumption, held in Britain and called the MPG Marathon.
The car was run by a British auto journalist who managed to obtain a extra consumption of only 6.11 litres/100 km – 28% better than the official figure.

Here’s another example that small engines are not necessarily the key to a low consumption. Machines that they use most often are submotorizate, so just be moving and, overall, will not eat very little.

So, a decent middle way may be a relatively large and powerful engine but economical driving.

Fuel Sipper and Fuel Guzzler Options in Ford Kuga

December 4th, 2008 Ford Reporter No comments

FordKuga1

Well, if it happens for you to live in those parts of worlds where you  can buy Ford Kuga you can get some nice options on your car that saves Fuel. The Ford Kuga includes the option of stripping out the all wheel drive for a front-wheel-drive powertrain operated by a fuel sipping 2.0 liter TDCi diesel with either a manual or auto transmission. If you’re not interested in fuel economy and go for speed rather than frugality, go for the 197 HP, 235 lb-ft 2.5 liter gas motor with all-wheel-drive and a five speed manual from the Focus ST and you get in  8.2 second from 0 to sixty miles per hour.

GreenFordKuga