FORD DURATORQ TDCi: A NEW GENERATION OF DIESEL ENGINE Part 8

Technical Background

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The British-built Ford Duratorq TDCi family features new second-generation common-rail technology from Delphi Automotive Systems, the Multec (TM) DCR1400.

This common-rail system provides extremely precise injection control using a technique called "pilot accelerometer technology". A vibration sensor mounted on the engine cylinder block detects the onset of combustion and minutely corrects the initial amount of so called "pilot" fuel down to quantities below one cubic millimetre. The result is a controlled, ultra smooth, and efficient combustion process.

The system features slim, six-hole, pressure-balanced, solenoid-actuated fuel injectors produced according to strict manufacturing tolerances far smaller than the width of a human hair. The tiny moving masses of the light and balanced control valve allow the use of an ultra-compact solenoid, located in the middle of the injector body closer to the nozzle needle than other common-rail systems.

The injector's package-efficient design has a maximum diameter of 17 mm, making it ideal design for installation in Duratorq TDCi's contemporary four-valve head.

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Ford Fiesta Duratorq TDCi

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Spring 2002 will see the introduction of the all-new Ford Fiesta, Ford's fresh new face of small-car driving enjoyment. Fiesta's new powertrain range will also boast a second-generation common-rail diesel engine, the Duratorq TDCi 1.4-litre.

Duratorq TDCi 1.4-litre is a compact, lightweight, aluminium, turbodiesel engine, delivering 68PS and 160Nm of torque. This drive-by-wire common-rail diesel is engineered specifically for small-car driveability, excellent economy and high levels of refinement. It is the first product of Ford' s joint venture with PSA Peugeot Citroën, designed to push the forefront of diesel engine technology.

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Ford Focus Duratorq TDCi Part 2

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For the driver, the higher power output and greater torque flexibility of a premium diesel engine bring the full spectrum of Ford Focus driving dynamics to life without any fuel-consumption penalty under normal driving conditions.

Focus Duratorq TDCi has a top speed of 120 mph, and is capable of 0-62mph acceleration in 10.8 seconds. The enhanced performance doesn't come at the expense of fuel economy. Despite an increase in power output approaching 30 per cent, the new Focus Duratorq TDCi achieves identical fuel economy to that of the mainstream 90 PS TDDi engine - a respectable 51.4mpg.

Both the Ford Mondeo and Focus Duratorq TDCi models will be available in LX, Zetec and Ghia trim alongside their existing TDDi siblings and in either four-door, five-door or estate body styles.

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Ford Focus Duratorq TDCi Part 1

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The new 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi engine is set to bring premium performance diesel engine technology to the world's best-selling car, the Ford Focus. The 115PS Duratorq TDCi delivers noticeably improved levels of performance, driving quality and refinement to broaden the appeal of the Ford Focus to the growing ranks of customers demanding no compromise between performance and economy.

Ford Focus Duratorq TDCi's power and torque output put it squarely in the premium diesel class while comparing well with the top-line petrol engines in the Focus range. Taking advantage of exceptionally high diesel-engine turbo pressure rates of up to 1.2 bar, the Duratorq TDCi 1.8-litre achieves peak torque of 250Nm at 1850rpm. Like the Mondeo Duratorq TDCi, drivers of the new Focus Duratorq TDCi have even more torque available to them on demand, thanks to the sophisticated transient overtorque feature.

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