SEMA Show; '34 Ford EcoBoost hot rod project

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCZsF49cGWZPSoP75qq9-U7dCuvfSihNfxKbasyLBI0wnaqchuJzuHTjUMQsLmrYTJhwXkERtGe4KhhqFFkHozo9ZPu_hLahiZ30gwpfEotuuIjmHil_l9hEW9oikv_wBB88LAFeNJ5SC/s1600-h/ecoboosthotrod_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397880721306864450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCZsF49cGWZPSoP75qq9-U7dCuvfSihNfxKbasyLBI0wnaqchuJzuHTjUMQsLmrYTJhwXkERtGe4KhhqFFkHozo9ZPu_hLahiZ30gwpfEotuuIjmHil_l9hEW9oikv_wBB88LAFeNJ5SC/s400/ecoboosthotrod_01.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" /></a><br />DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28, 2009 – Hot rodders have always lived by the motto "There's no replacement for displacement," indicating that the more cubic inches an engine has, the better the resulting performance. Ford Powertrain and Detroit Street Rods are out to prove that thinking out-of-date with their EcoBoost™-powered '34 Ford hot rod.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />To be introduced at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, the Ford hot rod will be the "first" rear-wheel-drive application of the 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 delivering an estimated 400 horsepower and 400 ft.-lb. of torque – power numbers that easily rival a typical hot rod's 302-cubic-inch V-8 or even a modern-day V-8 of similar size.<br /><br />"EcoBoost technology shows that there is a viable replacement for displacement," said Dan Kapp, director of Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, who will be part of a SEMA "Driving Green" technology briefing panel discussion during the show. "As consumers' demand for fuel efficiency continues to grow, and our commitment to delivering best-in-class fuel economy remains steadfast, it's important to show that performance does not need to suffer as a result."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTvvDztKduzIb_BxcpSged4U4eKNdDWVAymcLgvZmg-BS38smGnmgSudnw8YXwe6BVHfYS6lv9VqQbL57y3iDAyW_RNMBSGgO8FY_ukLyolED35LArHSdm51jwS2yGTKDeA-OW9ijpJgz/s1600-h/ecoboosthotrod_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397880577354044530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTvvDztKduzIb_BxcpSged4U4eKNdDWVAymcLgvZmg-BS38smGnmgSudnw8YXwe6BVHfYS6lv9VqQbL57y3iDAyW_RNMBSGgO8FY_ukLyolED35LArHSdm51jwS2yGTKDeA-OW9ijpJgz/s400/ecoboosthotrod_02.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" /></a><br />"Hot rod builds provide blank canvases for SEMA member companies and SEMA is uniquely positioned to demonstrate that horsepower and green power can coexist without sacrificing performance or the cool factor," said John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of Vehicle Technology. "This '34 EcoBoost hot rod is a fantastic example of modern green technology being applied in a manner that any performance enthusiast would love."<br /><br />The EcoBoost family of engines uses turbocharging and direct injection technology to deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy and up to 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions versus larger-displacement engines.<br /><br />"The beauty of EcoBoost is that it enables us to downsize for fuel efficiency, yet boost for power," said Kapp. "We're able to decrease the size of the available engine – such as installing a V-6 versus a V-8 – yet boost the power using turbocharging to deliver similar power and torque to that larger engine."<br /><br />The first EcoBoost engine, a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6, launched this year on the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and Flex and on the Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT. The EcoBoost V-6 produces 355 horsepower (365 hp in the Taurus SHO) and 350 ft.-lb. of torque.<br /><br />Ford has recently announced the first four-cylinder EcoBoost engines, launching in global applications beginning next year. The 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 first arrives in Europe, followed by the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 launching on products in both Europe and North America.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGyTVlo7HFDrGFkovWb4nKPHwvJj0clX4uEFmpkNeOhbSraua1D9ujgttSNXpBPA0ehHB58auZoCsVN9atrAtXRti7M6h29mICLzXqQDJtdGTLgAHOpSRF6G9Hbhjie0q8n6mvPwyt-Kx/s1600-h/ecoboosthotrod_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397880423353738210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGyTVlo7HFDrGFkovWb4nKPHwvJj0clX4uEFmpkNeOhbSraua1D9ujgttSNXpBPA0ehHB58auZoCsVN9atrAtXRti7M6h29mICLzXqQDJtdGTLgAHOpSRF6G9Hbhjie0q8n6mvPwyt-Kx/s400/ecoboosthotrod_03.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Going forward, Ford will shift its powertrain strategy to be built around EcoBoost technology. Under the new system:<br /><br />* A 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 would replace naturally aspirated V-8 engines<br />* A 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 would replace naturally aspirated V-6 engines<br />* A 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 would replace naturally aspirated large I-4 engines<br /><br />Following the launches of the new EcoBoost I-4s will be the extension of the 3.5-liter V-6 to the first rear-wheel-drive configuration in the F-150 pickup truck late next year. Another global application, the Ford Falcon sedan in Australia, will receive a rear-wheel-drive version of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 in 2011.<br /><br />The fun-to-drive nature of EcoBoost engines is leading Ford to introduce these fuel-saving powertrains in large volumes virtually across its lineup. For example, by 2013 more than 90 percent of Ford's North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost technology, and nearly 80 percent of Ford's global nameplates will have an available EcoBoost option.<br /><br />By 2013, global EcoBoost volume throughout the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle family is expected to be 1.3 million units, with up to 750,000 sales coming from North America alone.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0lqLzRSZ59nGwHMuMS8Q3C1feqQ_j0gR8Ig1BaM3D3EYXvvuRl2PHlRBRbSalGoSw7rAii_ZO4UOVb-qSDrf4SgL5Icu8Y0kOZxVdad-SA1dZxPviiDfTUSg4ZNVsozG5x84jbrtgKhX/s1600-h/ecoboosthotrod_04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397880201485995010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0lqLzRSZ59nGwHMuMS8Q3C1feqQ_j0gR8Ig1BaM3D3EYXvvuRl2PHlRBRbSalGoSw7rAii_ZO4UOVb-qSDrf4SgL5Icu8Y0kOZxVdad-SA1dZxPviiDfTUSg4ZNVsozG5x84jbrtgKhX/s400/ecoboosthotrod_04.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">'34 Ford EcoBoost hot rod project</span><br />Detroit Street Rods' latest build is a 1934 Ford and is a joint venture with Ford Motor Company and Experi-metal. In this '34 application, the EcoBoost engine is configured for rear-wheel drive and is coupled with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission.<br /><br />"The decision to use the EcoBoost engine for our powertrain on this project was an easy one in that it gave us the opportunity to combine the iconic '34 Ford sculpted body lines with the advanced technology of the EcoBoost powerplant," stated Robert Smith, president of Detroit Street Rods. "The result is the perfect hot rod marriage of advanced technology for power and legendary automobile design."<br /><br />While the stock Honeywell turbochargers that drive the EcoBoost engine are used, they were repackaged to fit the engine bay of this all-steel replica body. The engine configuration and turbocharger packaging was dynamometer tested by Ford Powertrain for proper calibration of the engine electronic control module (ECM). In addition to the all-stock engine, other components including the fuel pump, ECM, fuel pump module, fuel pump processor and drive-by-wire throttle were utilized in their original production configuration.<br /><br />The body is from Steve's Auto Restoration and is the recently released 1934 Ford 3-Window coupe. The complete body and fenders are from brand-new tooling, and are designed, stamped and manufactured by Experi-metal in Sterling Heights, Mich. This "replica" '34 features all-steel construction, full fenders, running boards, electronic power windows, air conditioning and custom bumpers.<br /><br />The engine was repackaged and fitted with an engine plate adapter to mate with an aluminum flywheel, performance clutch and a Tremec TKO five-speed transmission. The turbochargers were repositioned to the front of the cylinder heads and custom aluminum tubing was used to route the air from the custom air cleaner through the air-to-air intercooler. The exhaust gases are routed from the cylinder heads through coated headers, through the stock wastegates, and pass through large custom exhaust cones located outside the engine bay and just above the front fenders.<br /></span><p></p>

SEMA Show; '34 Ford EcoBoost hot rod project

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Subaru Coupe 216A Details

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwLMJrtzwsIDuyqWNu4HqKXJUVroP6v2c073vlX268q-6wthp-Yosawz-TpgoHlmYUYTew__wbNDf0q9Lnn2XLlYBGN3iGZTrUATMJoYRFzLA05yr0eSZTaYTd8SI5HFzNXD5_J1mnxDU/s1600-h/subaru_216A_587_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397863560816515714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwLMJrtzwsIDuyqWNu4HqKXJUVroP6v2c073vlX268q-6wthp-Yosawz-TpgoHlmYUYTew__wbNDf0q9Lnn2XLlYBGN3iGZTrUATMJoYRFzLA05yr0eSZTaYTd8SI5HFzNXD5_J1mnxDU/s400/subaru_216A_587_1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 243px;" /></a><br />It’s well known that Subaru and Toyota have been in the same bed developing the FT-86 but one question that remains on everyone’s lips is how, if they are developing the same car, can the two be different? Well it’s emerged that Subaru has been busy waving their wand over the 086A/FT-86 and is going to bring some very Subaru style magic to the table.<span class="fullpost"><br />Just as soon as the Toyota FT-86 was born and came to this world at the Tokyo Motor show, it’s bigger, badder twin brother is about to hit the stage.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LAhNPBP3Xkg-gW1vwyyQvkmsMRiWxgo6QNRxrHClCPoAwm9TNN_pUXhF_zLjoeYx1kEmqIpWdqvI8xRZRFAGNBgQDcF_T6Qii2_ScCV4P24n7ZMCELJnrgh3WMbD4kbDsqlGMkGQ4DCl/s1600-h/subaru_216A_587_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397863435847918146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LAhNPBP3Xkg-gW1vwyyQvkmsMRiWxgo6QNRxrHClCPoAwm9TNN_pUXhF_zLjoeYx1kEmqIpWdqvI8xRZRFAGNBgQDcF_T6Qii2_ScCV4P24n7ZMCELJnrgh3WMbD4kbDsqlGMkGQ4DCl/s400/subaru_216A_587_2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 207px;" /></a><br />The biggest news to come out of all this is that rumors of the car being turbo and all wheel drive are now in fact confirmed. However staff close to the Subaru development side of the project have revealed is that the first thing to differ will be the codes which the cars will be known by. While the version of the FT-86 to go on sale in Japan will be known by the code 086A and in the US and Europe as the 087A and 088A respectively, the Fuji Heavy Industries version will be branded as the 216A. This is to “clearly distinguish between the Toyota and Subaru version of the car”. Things get juicier from there though with the confirmation of what many have been suspecting all along. The car will be driven by a 2.0 liter turbo charged powerplant feeding power to all four wheels. This will either come in the flavor of a revised, lower power but more efficient 250ps and 34.0kg/m EJ20 from the Impreza 2.0 GT or the EJ20 Turbo from the current Impreza WRX STi pumping out 308ps and 43.0kg/m of torque. Our guess is the latter may well be used for an STi version of the car down the track. No pun intended.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbJpRxnoPzZ2dV9DkRmM4qepcPTg8pK5LvGNbZ-zy3g4bCFU9iNm4uwMArhRzYh5n_Cx4qdtdMtc52uOAU2egLY_7msor7JVVJTmAg7lAQ8ScSLbsCEeAktSfILptAugbSggJi3K8p8RM/s1600-h/subaru_216A_587_3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397863282167624050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbJpRxnoPzZ2dV9DkRmM4qepcPTg8pK5LvGNbZ-zy3g4bCFU9iNm4uwMArhRzYh5n_Cx4qdtdMtc52uOAU2egLY_7msor7JVVJTmAg7lAQ8ScSLbsCEeAktSfILptAugbSggJi3K8p8RM/s400/subaru_216A_587_3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 149px;" /></a><br />Subaru will further distance the 216A from the FT-86 through signature styling elements (as presented in these artist renderings), longer and wider dimensions and an extra 100kg in weight. However, the closeness in actual wheelbase and overall length with the current hatch mean the two could share even more parts.<br /><br />Pricing has been speculated at around ¥3 million (€22,267/ US$32,880) when launched in Japan in 2011.<br />via <a href="http://www.7tune.com/confirmed-bigger-badder-subaru-216a/">7tune</a><br /></span><p>

Subaru Coupe 216A Details

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Acura Announces TSX Sport Wagon Due in Fall 2010

<center><img alt="2009 European Honda Accord" height="269" name="image" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/4/medium/3080409.001_1072super2.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><br />Acura has released a brief statement today announcing the addition of the 2011 TSX sport wagon. Already available in Europe as the Honda Accord Tourer since 2006, the TSX wagon is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in the fall of 2010.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="2009 Honda Accord Tourer (JDM)" height="192" name="image0" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/10/medium/6249573.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><center><img alt="2009 European Honda Accord" height="265" name="image1" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2008/4/medium/3080409.001_1068super2.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822728/acura-announces-tsx-sport-wagon-due-in-fall-2010/lowphotos#14">More Photos</a><br /></span><p>

Acura Announces TSX Sport Wagon Due in Fall 2010

Acura has released a brief statement today announcing the addition of the 2011 TSX sport wagon. Already available in Europe as the Honda Ac...

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Spy Shots: BMW M3 Convertible Facelift

<center><img alt="2010 BMW M3 Cabrio Prototype" height="253" name="image" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/10/medium/1146637.jpg" width="400"></center><br />A facelift BMW M3 Convertible was spied driving in Germany. It follows cosmetic upgrades to the 3 Series range announced in 2008. Changes will include new rear LED lights as well as interior modifications such as a new iDrive system and pearlescent chrome light switch cluster.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="2010 BMW M3 Cabrio Prototype" height="256" name="image0" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/10/medium/2795151.jpg" width="400"></center><br />The car should go on sale in early 2010 equipped with the likes of a 6-speed manual transmission (7-speed M-DCT optional), bi-xenon headlights, dual climate control, DVD changers and a full leather interior sold as standard or optionally depending on the market.<br /><br /><center><img alt="2010 BMW M3 Cabrio Prototype" height="258" name="image1" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/10/medium/6881323.jpg" width="400"></center><br />No changes are expected for the engine which remains a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre V8 making 309kW (420hp) and 400Nm of torque. It goes from 0 - 100km/h in 5.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250km/h.<br /><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102822707/bmw-m3-convertible-facelift-spied/lowphotos#1">More Photos</a><br /></span><p>

Spy Shots: BMW M3 Convertible Facelift

A facelift BMW M3 Convertible was spied driving in Germany. It follows cosmetic upgrades to the 3 Series range announced in 2008. Changes wi...

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