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Auto Unveil: Ford unleashes the Fiesta S1600

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Ford has released the Fiesta S1600 in UK, which is based on the Fiesta Zetec-S and limited to just 650 units.

With the choice of two edition body colors, the Fiesta S1600 will enter, which includes Frozen White with blue double racing stripes or Performance Blue with white racing stripes. A body kit with a new front bumper, side skirts and a spoiler and diffuser for the rear completes the aggressive look.

For the Fiesta S1600, there are two engine options- the first is a 1.6-litre Ti-VCT Duratec petrol with 120bhp, while the other is a 1.6-litre TDCi diesel with 95bhp. Ford will also offer an optional engine upgrade from Mountune, which increases the petrol engine’s power output to 140bhp and drops the car’s 0-100km/h sprint time from 9.9 to 7.9 seconds.

And the petrol model also comes with new 17-inch white alloy wheels, while the diesel gets the same alloy wheels in 16-inch size. The interior features alloy pedals and Quickclear windscreen, heated, stitched leather sports seats with standard side-airbags, leather steering wheel, handbrake cover and gear knob, plus Motorsport-branded floor mats and scuff plates.

It is also said that only 650 units of the Fiesta S1600 will be made available for sale in the UK.

Auto Engine: Direct Injection And E85 Capability Coming To Corvette, CTS-V

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Currently, General Motors’ LS seriesof V-8 engines enjoy the status of being one of the most popular powerplant designs in history, appearing in models all across the globe and available in several different variations.

In order to ensure the engine’s viability in a world of tighter fuel economy and emissions regulations, GM is investing more than $890 million to produce a new generation of fuel efficient truck and car engines and in the process also create or retain more than 1,600 jobs.

Next generation small block engine family will have improved fuel efficiency through direct injection and an all-new advanced combustion system design. The new engine family will rely exclusively on aluminum engine blocks, which are lighter and contribute to the improved fuel efficiency.

In addition to being E85 ethanol capable, these engines are being designed with the capability to meet increasingly stringent criteria emissions standards expected throughout this decade.

And the fourth-generation of small block engines at present can be found in models such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac CTS-V and the GMC Yukon. Specifics about the new engine capabilities as well as product applications will be shared at a later date.