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| Ford produce their second generation common-rail Duratorq TDCi engine |
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Ford has entered what they describe as 'a new, exciting era in diesel engineering' with its British-built, second generation common-rail engine family - Duratorq TDCi.
The new engines will be offered as a premium diesel option in the Focus and Mondeo, alongside the respective 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre Duratorq TDDi direct injection turbo diesels. Duratorq TDCi technology will also feature in the all-new Ford Fiesta when it goes on sale in Spring 2002. It is the first product of Ford's joint venture with PSA Peugeot Citroen, designed to push the forefront of diesel engine technology.
Despite outstanding torque output, the three Ford Duratorq TDCi turbodiesels are quiet, smooth and refined, with operating characteristics akin to petrol engines. For example, the 2.0-litre Mondeo Duratorq TDCi produces 130PS and a peak torque figure of 330Nm. 0-62 mph is delivered in 9.9 seconds while its top speed is 124 mph. The forthcoming Fiesta Duratorq TDCi will be capable of delivering 65.7mpg and a CO2 figure of 119g/km. |
