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

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.

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

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.

Live in Paris 2010: 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 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.

Ford Tudor - Collector Cars

Ford Tudor - Collector Cars

I have an old newspaper photo from the Cleveland Plain Dealer on my desk at home showing a somewhat overwhelmed-looking 3-year-old boy standing behind a 1934 Ford sedan holding a toy car of his own. The caption explains how that little boy’s father had just purchased that 1934 Ford sedan at the auction where the photo was taken, and that it was the father’s first-ever antique car. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably guessed that the little boy is me, the car is my father’s 1934 Ford that started the two of us in the collector car hobby, and the date was sometime in July of 1973. My father knew nothing of old cars and couldn’t have imagined what he was getting himself into. He just liked how that old Ford looked. When this 1934 Ford tudor sedan showed up, I was instantly transported back 35 years to that day, and to the many fun hours thereafter spent in that neat old Ford. In fact, I invited my father to visit Best of Show this afternoon just to see this car, and we ate lunch reminiscing about that car, both of us regretting that it was “the one that got away.” It was an absolutely fantastic hobby car in every single way—reliable, quick enough to keep up with modern traffic, big enough for the entire family, and incredibly stylish. Will anyone argue with me that 1934 was a banner year for Ford designers? This very nice 1934 Ford tudor sedan has had a modest restoration sometime in the past, but was clearly never destined to be a trailer queen. Instead, it is a super-clean and functional driver with great paint and a gorgeous original-style interior. Of course, it’s black with black fenders, Henry Ford’s favorite color scheme, and it is in very presentable condition today. The wheels and pinstripe are Tacoma Cream, which is a nice compliment to the tan cloth interior. The body work was done to a good standard several years ago, and it has aged well. A few of the friction points such as the hood latch mechanisms have some wear, but overall—especially for a black car—it looks fantastic. The doors are flat and wave-free, the fenders are solid, and the paint is glossy. The fabric insert for the top is in excellent condition with no signs of tears, rips, or shrinkage. Up front, you’ll find those great-looking stainless steel Ford headlights augmented by a pair of aftermarket driving lights that were a period accessory. The bumpers front and rear have been re-chromed, and the bumper guards are correct (I seem to recall that our ’34 had the wrong ones and the correct ones were virtually impossible to find). The single horn is under the driver’s side headlight and works properly, as do the dual taillights, with the driver’s side also sporting a clear lens to light the license plate. Some of the glass has been replaced, but I have a hunch the glass in the doors is original and it’s in very good condition with little delamination and bubbling. And that gorgeous 1934 grille is in excellent condition from top to bottom with no bent bars. Mechanically, this tudor still runs an original style flathead engine. Because Ford never really matched engine and frame numbers, we can’t say for certain whether it is a numbers matching car, but on these it doesn’t really matter. It’s a correct 221 cubic inch early 21-stud flathead with what I believe are factory replacement cast iron heads (casting 68-6050B with a tag marked 10-19-45 on the driver’s side and 68-6049B with a tag marked 6-13-45 on the passenger’s side).

Ford Shelby GR-1

As one of its most contemporary and dramatic front-engine, two-seat, fastback supercars, this running prototype reaches closer to reality with a 605-horsepower, 390-cubic-inch, all-aluminum V-10 engine, a road-tested version of the Ford GT suspension and a stunning new polished-aluminum body.

Ford took the occasion of the world’s foremost showcase of automotive splendor, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, to unveil the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept, calling the new sports car a salute to “performance art.”

The Ford Shelby GR-1 is a uniquely emotional American sports car design that makes a bold statement about Ford’s performance future.

“The Ford Shelby Cobra concept was a small step in our plans for the Ford GT supercar architecture and our relationship with Carroll Shelby,” says J Mays, Ford Motor Company group vice president of Global Design. “And the Ford Shelby GR-1 is a giant leap toward the future.”

The GR-1 concept takes the performance car genre in a new direction combining modern sculptured surfaces in a sleek muscular fastback design. The result is a forward-looking supercar with attention grabbing Ford presence and Carroll Shelby inspiration.

The Ford Shelby GR-1 is a front-engined, two-seat, fastback supercar that is based on the architecture of the Ford GT.

Ford and Carroll Shelby

More than 42 years after their original agreement to produce performance cars, Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby are back together producing production and concept cars. Shelby, a former race car driver and creator of numerous collectable performance cars returned to collaboration with Ford in the design of the 2005 Ford GT, which goes on sale this summer.

Shelby worked closely with the Ford Design team and Advanced Product Creation group to develop the Ford Shelby Cobra concept car. In addition, Shelby will produce a high-performance, limited edition, Shelby Ford Expedition, for sale through select dealers next year.

Design

Racing inspired and wholly modern in design, this show car builds on the success of the Ford Shelby Cobra concept – the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) “Best in Show” winner – and reinforces Ford’s on-going commitment to performance excellence.

The Ford Shelby GR-1 concept is a sinewy, athletic design with a dramatic front engine proportion. The long hood blends seamlessly into the teardrop-shaped cabin while the dramatic fenders dart rearwards into curvaceous haunches thrusting the car forward and enhancing the aggressive stance and width.

The car looks as if it is in motion, even when standing still. The optimized wheel arches and compact overhangs define the dramatic proportion while the sensual surfaces express the car’s athletic nature. A chiseled physique is achieved with sheer and full surfaces working together, interfacing one another in harmonious lines such as the strong shoulder line orbiting the car’s form.

The front of the GR-1 is dominated by an impressive air intake aperture and air flow splitter, directing cooling air into the engine bay and wheel wells, while air vents on the top surface of the hood exhaust hot air from the radiator.

The V10 engine pushes unashamedly upwards into the hood’s surface exposing prominent bulges – a potent reminder of the car’s powerful performance – while air vents at the base of the front screen allow the motor to breathe. Intakes and vents perforate the body side and Kamm tail, further exhausting hot air out of the vehicle.

The front corners of the GR-1 are dominated by the front wheel well and trapezoidal HISS (high intensity solid state) and LED headlamps. The distinctive Kamm tail, a strong concave section, is further defined by the bold vertical tail lights at the rear.

A visor-like side glass graphic gives a hint of the dramatic motion of the butterfly-hinged doors.

The race-inspired, ultimate high performance, Ford Shelby GR-1 is the next chapter in a long line of emotionally-charged Ford supercar concepts.

Building Another Showstopper

Ford worked closely with Carroll Shelby to develop the Ford Shelby Cobra concept for the 2004 North American International Auto Show. The show car was the brainchild of Ford’s Advanced Product Creation Group, engineered in Michigan and designed in California, a partnership which is charged with developing future car concepts and technologies with an eye toward production possibilities. The group used the Ford GT architecture and fully engineered the Ford Shelby Cobra concept. For demonstration purposes, two chassis were ordered for the Cobra concept, but only one show car was built.

Before body panels were even created, the fully-operational running chassis was test-driven at high speeds at Ford’s Dearborn Proving Ground. So pleased were Ford officials with the concept’s chassis that they took the extra demonstration chassis and went to work on another concept before the Ford Shelby Cobra concept was unveiled in January.

The Ford Shelby Cobra and its predecessor, the Ford GT were hits of the two previous North American International Auto Shows. The Ford Design team was challenged to follow-up with another exciting concept.

The Designer

In the Irvine Advanced Design Studio, George Saridakis, a young designer, new to Ford in 2000, was known for his contributions in executing the details of some of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury’s latest production and concept designs.

Saridakis created a sketch that caught the attention of the Irvine team and resonated with Mays.

“George produced this completely resolved sketch – the best I’ve seen in 10 years,” says Mays. “When I saw it, it wasn’t a matter of ‘Let’s do more sketches.’ It was really more of a ‘Let’s get this into clay.’”

Remarkably, only the original sketch of the car, in three perspectives, was created.

“George nailed it in one crack,” Mays opines. “This is a designer so masterful at visualizing every aspect of the car and its story that it literally flowed out of his pen. And because the design is so pure, we really believe this show car will be a hit.”

Length   173.7 (4413mm)
Width   74.6 (1834mm)
Height   46.0 (1168mm)
Wheelbase   100 (2540mm)
Track Front   63.0 (1598mm)
Track Rear   61.3 (1558mm)
Front Overhang   35.6 (903mm)
Rear Overhang   38.2 (970mm)
Min. Ground Clearance   5.9 (150mm)
Curb Weight   3900 lbs est.
Tire Size   275/40/R19 front 345/35/R19 rear
Engine   Ford 6.4L V10
Max RPM    7500RPM
Horsepower   605 @ 6750RPM
Torque   501lb/ft @ 5550RPM
Transmission   6-speed transaxle with LSD
Final Drive Ratio   3.36:1

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2011 Ford Start Concept Cars MEGA CITY

For parts of the world that are growing increasingly urban, the future of the automobile looks small, green, smart and fun in the eyes of Ford designers who created the Ford Start Concept. It's a design vision inspired for the transportation needs of the world's mega cities.

2011 Ford Start Concept

Making its global debut at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, the Ford Start Concept is more than simply a design exploration into the feasibility of a small car. It also demonstrates how Ford will extend the promise of its EcoBoost engine technology story even further – previewing a fuel-efficient petrol Ford EcoBoost engine with just three cylinders and 1.0 litre of displacement, yet the power of a larger, 1.6-litre I4 engine.

Start Concept was inspired in part by a growing global trend toward mass urbanisation. The world's top 20 mega-cities are home to consumers whose needs, attitudes and expectations may have more in common with mega-city dwellers in other nations than with their own countrymen. While these consumers share the challenges of living in an urban society, they also increasingly seek out product solutions that bring the best the world has to offer.

When it comes to designing eco-friendly urban transportation, automakers have tried just about everything. They've drawn up bubble cars, autonomic pods, even semi-robotic unicycles. Ford however, has decided against cribbing from the pages of a sci-fi novel and opted for something far more conventional: a three-door hatchback. Specifically, the Start concept the automaker unveiled at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.

“Our ambition was to design a car that transcends the practical realities of commuting in these mega cities, and goes beyond just dressing the technology,” said Freeman Thomas, design director. “We wanted to design a car you would also love.”

There’s little not to love about the Start, Ford’s first concept in three years, and the first developed under the global auspices of the “One Ford” mantra. Although the Start shows traces of Ford’s “kinetic” design language, its rounded form is much more elegant. Angular edges are limited to both the shoulder lines and the slender, LED-powered headlamp and taillights. Thomas says the Start features “refined surface language” usually found on premium vehicles, and we’d agree -- from some angles, the Start almost resembles Audi’s new A1.

Function doesn’t necessarily follow form, however, as stylists made an effort to improve the car’s aerodynamics. Many surfaces, including the windshield, side window glass, and center stop lamp, are flush with the body, while an underbody aero pan further reduces the Start’s drag. The interior is as equally stylish and functional -- the floating dual-cockpit dashboard lends a sporty look, but a conceptual infotainment system, billed as “MyFord Mobile,” incorporates a multi-function touch screen to simplify the center stack.

While the Start’s form allowed Thomas’ team to flex their creative muscle, the mechanicals beneath the car are firmly rooted in reality. Ford’s teased the idea of an EcoBoost three-cylinder, but this is our first look at such an engine. The turbocharged, 1.0-liter I-3 utilizes a cast-iron block, but a cylinder head and sump fabricated from cast aluminum. Ford won’t talk power figures, saying only that early tests suggest it can produce power on par with its 1.6-liter I-4, which is rated at 120 horsepower in North America. Power is routed to the front wheels via an ordinary five-speed manual transaxle.

Created by a global team of designers working at Ford's Irvine (Calif.) Strategic Concepts Group Studios, this sporty, futuristic concept combines near-production Ford EcoBoost engine technology and slick aerodynamics in an environmentally friendly package with reduced greenhouse emissions, all wrapped in an exciting design.

Ford says the EcoBoost three-cylinder would allow the Start to emit well under 100 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. That’s not a crucial figure here in North America, but it is in Europe, where Ford sells the similar-sized Ka. We doubt the Start is destined for production anytime soon, but look for the turbo-three to land in some small European Fords in the near future.

“The Ford Start Concept is the first pure concept we’ve developed under our ‘One Ford’ approach,” says Moray Callum, executive director, Americas Design. “J Mays, Martin Smith and I worked with Freeman and his team to deliver a concept that visually reinforces the fun to drive element that is at the core of the Ford brand DNA.”

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