Ford F-150 2011: New engines cleaner
After having undergone a major overhaul in 2009, the popular mega truck Ford F-150 is assigned for 2011 four new engines that are intended both more powerful and more environmentally friendly.
Among these newcomers, we find:
- A 3.7-liter V6 engine that develops 300 horsepower, the most powerful in its class.
- A 5.0-liter V8 engine that develops 360 horsepower, similar to that used on the Mustang GT.
- A 6.2-liter V8 engine that develops 411 horses used in high-end versions.
- A 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin variable distribution, as a powerful and economical V8 as a four.
These are intended to be derived from new engines offered on the Heavy Duty F-250/350 trucks and Ford F-450.
For more information, here is the content of the press release from Ford:
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The new range of F-150 powertrain offers the best fuel economy, the best power and best possibilities of the category
• The range of powertrains Ford F-150 2011 includes four new truck engines: a 3.7-liter V6, V8, 5 L and 6.2 L and a two EcoBoost turbo 3.5 L.
• The star of this group of engines is the new EcoBoost engine has two turbochargers and Ti-VCT specially adapted, calibrated and tested according to the durability and reliability.
• Each new engine offers the best towing capacity and better power category. The complete range of engines for the F-150 2011 will be at least 20% more economical fuel than the F-150, 2010.
• Ford is the only manufacturer to equip its great series full range of vans template efficient automatic six speed box.
For the 2011 model year, the Ford F-150 has the right to greater revision powertrain history vans. The F-150 2011 features four new truck engines, all mated to a revised six-speed automatic transmission.
Each engine offers better fuel economy, outstanding performance and class-leading capabilities. This versatile powertrain lineup enables F-150 drivers to choose the engine that best suits their needs.
The launch of new models will be available V6 engine of 3.7 L and 5 L V8, both dotes technology has dual independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) offering reduced fuel consumption and improved performance, a version of the same 6.2L V8 engine Basic Series F Super Duty 2011 Ford. The EcoBoost 3.5L engine, specially adapted and calibrated for the F-150, will be offered at the beginning of the year 2011.
Each engine offers an unmatched combination of features that matter most to drivers F-150: couple, power, fuel economy, performance, durability, reliability and capacity. The engine range of the F-150 2011 offer the best fuel consumption of the category. When the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine will be added to the range, the 2011 F-150 will be up to 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 F-150.
"Our new engine range offers customers greater flexibility in the choice of powertrain that best meets their needs," stated Barb Samardzich, vice-president of powertrain engineering. "We are in the midst of a revolution regarding our powertrains. In fact, 30 new groups will be produced over the next two years, and our loyal F-150 drivers will be the next to benefit. "
Developed for a better adaptability to specific applications truck testing program
To provide the most reliable engines and the best there is, the Ford engineers have studied history guarantees older engines and developed testing methods based on the experiences of real expenditures drivers' F-150 today .
The prototype engines have undergone many tests to be fully adapted to applications and the specific truck durability. All components and systems were subjected to tests of equivalent wear of 241,000 km (150,000 mi). Components such as the exhaust manifold and the crankshaft (forged steel) were upgraded, jets and piston cooling oil coolers have been added, and the engines have been specially calibrated to improve the sustainability of F-150 and its use in severe conditions.
"The truck drivers require a motor that produces exceptional torque at low diet to tow or move heavy loads. Therefore, the operation continues with a diet low heavy loads is one of the key features they are looking for, "stated Ms. Samardzich. "The range of engines from Ford F-150 2011 has been specially adapted according to the specific needs to the use of the truck and optimized to reduce fuel consumption. This results in a range that offers the best capabilities of towing and payload of Twinned category power, torque and outstanding fuel consumption. "
Here are the characteristics of each new engine:
Ti-VCT V6 engine of 3.7 L 24-valve:
The 3.7L is the most powerful V6 engine the most powerful truck, and most energy efficient in its class. Here are some of the main characteristics of this engine:
o Improved power (estimated) in the category of 300 hp at 6 500 r / min
o Torque 275 lb-ft at 4 500 r / min
o Fuel economy in mind the category
o Improved ability to tow the category or until 2,767 kg (6,100 lb)
o The dual variable distribution independent Ti-VCT allows variable control and precise timing of camshafts intake and exhaust to optimize power, engine performance and fuel consumption
o Engine has FlexFuel E85
o piston cooling nozzles that project oil under the pistons to help cool the piston heads in extreme operating conditions
o forged steel crankshaft to improve the sustainability
o Factory has the factory engines Cleveland
V6 3.7L which is equips the 2011 F-150 is the basic use of the most recent Duratec ® V6 premium, which was added technological Elements and improvements to make it suitable for trucks. In fact, it has reworked the lower part of the engine, one of the highlights of the V6 Duratec engines.
"This engine is very well designed as the engineers have paid special attention to the details of the cylinder block and its structure" stated Jim Mazuchowski, program director of the V6 engine. "The scope attention to the solidity and rigidity of the lower part of the engine, the way in which the engine is fixed thanks to the crankshaft bearing cap bolts and four two cross bolts ensure the sustainability and the reduction of noise and vibrations. "
Other Enhancements have been made to ensure sustainability, including wrought iron crankshaft, the exhaust manifolds cast iron and aluminum crankcase oil flows under pressure allows oil changes every 16 000 km (10,000 mi). The design of the cylinder bore and piston rings has been optimized to ensure a more efficient lubrication.
In addition to increasing the durability of the engine, dual delivery Ti-VCT is actually a technological Elements that improve the overall efficiency of the engine. Dual independent variable distribution Ti-VCT allows variable control and precise timing of the camshafts intake and exhaust to optimize engine performance and fuel consumption. Oil jets contribute to more rapid warming of the engine oil and polished buttons reduce friction, two elements that contribute to a fuel economy.
Ti-VCT V8 engine 5 L 32 valves and dual camshaft in head:
The 5 L V8 engine which is equips the 2011 F-150 offers several features in mind the category compared to V8 entry-level competitors, including engines:
o Improved power (360 hp at 5 500 r / min) and better torque (380 lb-ft to 4250 rev / min) of the category
o Fuel economy in mind the category
o Improved ability to tow the category or until 4,445 kg (9,800 lb)
o New reinforcing cylinder block and new cylinder head to optimize engine performance and improve cooling
o Camshafts specific intake, combined with the double distribution Ti-VCT, the intake manifold composite material and volumetric ratio optimized to improve the low-end torque and towing capacity
o A forged steel crankshaft and a new oil cooler to improve the sustainability
o piston cooling nozzles that project oil under the pistons to help cool the heads of pistons in extreme operating conditions
o Engine has FlexFuel E85
o Factory has the factory mounting Essex Engine, Windsor, Ontario has
Although this 5 L V8 engine is similar to that which is endowed the 2011 Mustang GT, we note several important differences that make it more suitable for heavy-duty truck drivers demanded. First, the camshafts were rules to improve torque at low revs essential characteristic sought by truck drivers. In addition, the volumetric ratio of 10.5:1 has been optimized and thus the engine has less tendency to "bump" while towing a low engine speed.
The equipment added to 5 L engine specifically for F-150 includes an additional oil cooler, which allows you to change the oil every 16,000 km (10,000 mi); covers injectors foam to reduce noise and vibration and exhaust manifolds cast iron to increase durability. The new aluminum cylinder block weighs 32 kg (70 lb) less than the 5.4-liter V8 engine, which improves fuel economy and handling. The forged steel crankshaft also ensures durability of the engine.
"This engine uses proven technology to provide a both a higher low-end torque, low fuel consumption and durability demanded by drivers of F-150" stated Mike Harrison, program director of the V8 engine.
6.2L V8 engine has 16 valves and a single camshaft in mind:
The 6.2L V8 engine is one of the high-level engine is equips the 2011 F-150 and can also equip the F-150 SVT Raptor and other specialized applications. Here are some of the main characteristics of this engine:
o Improved power (411 hp at 5 500 r / min) and better torque (434 lb-ft at 4 500 r / min) of the category
o Improved ability to tow the category or up to 5 125 kg (11,300 lb)
o competitive fuel economy
o Durability race proven components and technology presented in November 2008 when the F-150 Raptor R 6.2L engine has not only participated in the super demanding Baja 1000 race, but finished in the top three. He also participated from beginning to end was the Best in the Desert race in 2009
o Appeals to a large boring and a shortened race. This technology aimed at creating more power is inspired Ford cars race. The largest boring allows the use of larger intake and exhaust valves, which improves the air flow into the engine; the shortened race, as she has, allows more students regimes engines for increased power
o Given the large size of the boring, the use of two spark plugs per cylinder allows more efficient combustion of the air-fuel ratio in the combustion mixture, which helps to reduce fuel consumption and increase the torque engine. The two candles also help maintain a soft and stable idle
o Factory has the factory engines Romeo, Michigan
V8 6.2L engine, serial on the Series F Super Duty 2011 rule is specifically for the F-150 with a profile of the bumps camshaft special. This engine will be offered on the Series F-150 SVT Raptor 2011 and other specialized applications; 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque make the F-150, the most powerful truck in its class.
"This engine torque and fill it has already been proven in the field with the F-150 SVT Raptor and Super Duty," said Harrison has.
Ecoboost engine Ti-VCT 3.5 L:
The EcoBoost 3.5-liter engine is a high-level, available after the launch, whose power is comparable to that of a naturally aspirated V8, whose fuel consumption could put in mind of category. Here are some of the main characteristics of this engine:
o The dual variable distribution independent Ti-VCT allows variable control and precise timing of camshafts intake and exhaust to optimize power, engine performance and fuel consumption
o Reduces fuel consumption up to 20% compared to the 2010 F-150 equips the V8 engine of 5.4 L
o Camshafts intake and exhaust IMPROVED to optimize fuel consumption and engine performance
o Exhaust manifold cast iron in order to improve the durability and use in harsh conditions
o manifold and cylinder heads upgraded to improve performance.
o a mechanical valve train that uses push buttons polished to reduce friction and improve fuel consumption
o Factory has the factory engines Cleveland
Improvements to the gearbox are focused on consumers:
Ford Motor Company is the only manufacturer to equip its great series full range of vans template efficient automatic six speed box.
For the first time, all the F-150 engines are twinned serial has a six-speed automatic transmission. Several available features have been added to the gearbox 6R80 Proven facilitate tow, including dual-function selector SelectShift that can be used in progressive mode and manual mode selection.
The progressive mode selection allows the operator to reduce the range of ratios when the gearbox is in forward mode (D). When the driver switches to progressive selection, the display shows the available reports and highlights the current report. Thanks to this characteristic, the driver can limit the use of top-reports on slopes when the truck is loaded or towing a trailer.
Thanks to SelectShift selector, the driver can drive fully manual mode; just put the selector lever to the "M" position (manual mode) and press the "+" button to upshift or "-" button to downshift. The control system remains in the report selected to give you all the sensations of a manual gearbox.
The new engines will dotes that the Ford F-150 are based on the new range of engines of 2011 Super Duty F Series presented earlier this year, including the V8 turbodiesel Power Stroke ® 6.7L, which offers the best couple, best power and better fuel economy of the category.
"The new powertrain lineup of F-150 2011 offer several choices to better meet the needs of consumers, each group has been tested to ensure the best durability and reliability as possible and outstanding fuel economy," stated Samardzich.
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