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start stop system standard on the Ford Ka both petrol and diesel version.

start stop system standard on the Ford Ka  both petrol and diesel version.
This is the new Ka for the Paris Salon, Stop & Start than everybody expected. Because the little Ford shares its powertrain with the Fiat 500, 500 which has a Stop & Start! So here it is under the hood of the Ford Ka. The system includes a sophisticated battery, starter and alternator stronger more powerful. Of course, the module voltage stabilization and sensor control the battery state of charge of battery and electric power consumers during the training phase. The system is disabled if the level of battery charge is insufficient.

The average consumption is 4.9 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 115 g / km for the petrol engine (1.2 liter 69-hp) and 4.4 l/100 km, with discharges 109 g / km for diesel Ka (1.2 liters / 75 hp). Ford Ka equipped with Start - Stop will be available from November.

2011 New Ford Fiesta Kinetic Design

2011 New Ford Fiesta Kinetic Design
The new Kinetic Design Ford Fiesta is a new conception of Ford for this vehicle, offering a striking design and high level of equipment, which will initially only in hatchback model and a single version.
The model will 120 hp 1.6-liter engine and 5 speed manual gearbox, it accelerates from 0 to 100 in 11.5 seconds and give a top speed of 190 km / h. It also has 7 airbags, electric sunroof and a full equipment.

2011 New Ford Fiesta Kinetic Design
2011 New Ford Fiesta Kinetic Design
2011 New Ford Fiesta Kinetic Design

Ford offers a special edition Focus Sport 2011 - price list

Ford offers a special edition Focus Sport 2011 - price list
Ford offers a special edition Focus Sport 2011 - price list
Ford offers a special edition Focus Sport 2011 - price list
Ford offers a special edition Focus Sport 2011 - price list
Ford has introduced a range of special edition Focus Sport, which is complemented by sporty elements and new options.

"Sports style and technology together in a city car, offering a new comfort and convenience" - said in a release.

The list of standard equipment includes satellite navigation, Bluetooth, integrated USB, 16-inch alloy wheels ST, parking sensors, automatic headlights, wipers and mirrors Antidazzle.

Ford Focus Sport is available in five-door body, with the two most popular engines - a 1.6-liter diesel TDCI, capacity of 109 hp and 1.6-liter gasoline version, issuing 100 hp Both engines are equipped with manual transmission.

In a range of exterior colors, there are six options, selling Ford Focus Sport will begin next spring, the cost of 19,070 euros (26,175 dollars) for the petrol version and 20,568 euros (28,231 dollars) for diesel.

Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris 2010

Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris  2010
Ford has long fascinated the creation of economic models for the European market, so in Paris, introduced a new technology ECOnetic Technology, which will be used for a number of company cars.

The first model was the Ford Mondeo ECOnetic, which should appear on the market in the first half of 2011. This version is equipped with a 1.6-liter Ford Duratorq TDCi, with a standard makrofiltrom and connected to a mechanical six-speed Ford Durashift.

Ford Mondeo ECOnetic will be complemented by a special aerodynamic package, including a reduced landing and special tires. Standard System Ford Auto-Start-Stop will be refined and expanded systems Improved Flooded (IF) Battery and Voltage Quality Module (VQM).

Average fuel consumption of Mondeo ECOnetic should be less than 4.3 liters. 100 km, with the release of CO2 at 115 g / km.

Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris  2010
Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris  2010
Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris  2010
Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris  2010

Live in Paris 2010: Ford Focus ST first live pictures and details

Ford Focus ST first live pictures and details
Ford Focus ST first live pictures and details
Ford Focus ST first live pictures and details
Ford Focus ST first live pictures and details
Ford Focus ST first live pictures and details
What we see here is according to Ford a 'design study', the production version in 2012 we will see little or no differences.

Under the hood lies sadly no more but a 2.0 liter five-cylinder EcoBoost engine, four cylinders and a turbocharger to make it 250 thoroughbreds. The performance will not suffer, really bad news, we can not mention. The Ford Focus ST will not only be a European place, including the U.S. and the rest of the world will enjoy it.

Ford Fiesta WRC showed a new car for the World Rally Championship 2011

Ford Fiesta RS
Ford Fiesta RS
Ford Fiesta RS
Ford is at the Paris Motor Show unveiled a new rally car Fiesta WRC, which will be used in the World Rally Championship since 2011. This model will replace the current Ford Focus RS WRC, which was used in the competition since 1999.

As before, the development of rally version of the Fiesta was engaged partner Ford, the company M-Sport, headed by former racing driver Malcolm Wilson. The car was created under the new rules c championship, which comes into force next year. In particular, it has a turbo engine capacity of 1.6 liters, instead of two-liter engines that have been used until now.


"The creation of Ford Fiesta RS WRC left countless hours, and we are happy for the first time prodemonstrirovt his audience - said Malcolm Wilson. - We are now conducting its tests, and so far the team is very pleased with the progress tests.

Ford Fiesta WRC debut in the race will be the first stage of the new season, which will be held in Sweden in February 2011. Behind the wheel of a new car factory team riders will sit down, Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala. The main competitors Ford will team Citroen, is also preparing a new car for next season.

Ford is testing a new 2012 model Explorer in Dubai spy photos

The only tests that are very difficult to copy are the climatic tests, which is why the new Ford Explorer in these days takes place them in Dubai, in a fairly humid climate of the desert.

Ford team assesses the effectiveness of the climate system and the comfort of passengers, while traveling on such a territory. Engineers equipped with a prototype Explorer temperature sensors, it is in those areas that are considered essential for a comfortable location of driver and passengers in the car, and in the course of testing has been modified in the air conditioning system.

In addition, the desert is the best place to assess the effectiveness and the ability to wheel-drive system, without driver intervention.

"High temperature, stuffy, humid because of the presence of the sea, will help refine the new Ford Explorer, making it the most preferred of the available analogues" - said in a release.

"Ford is annually sells about 10,000 Explorer only in the Middle East market. If we can gain the respect of customers here, we can win the trust anywhere.

2012 model Explorer in Dubai spy photos
2012 model Explorer in Dubai spy photos
2012 model Explorer in Dubai spy photos
2012 model Explorer in Dubai spy photos