EcoBoost is a series of turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines produced by Ford and originally co-developed by FEV Inc
. These engines are designed to deliver greater horsepower and torque while improving fuel efficiency
. The EcoBoost engine line was first produced in 2009 and now comes in various sizes, ranging from 1.0 liters to 3.5 liters
. The key features of EcoBoost engines include:
- Turbocharging : This technology forces more air into the combustion chamber, increasing the engine's output
- Direct Fuel Injection : This process cuts out the intact tract portion of the fuel injection process, improving efficiency
- Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) : This technology adjusts the opening and closing of both the intake and exhaust valves continuously during the combustion process, maximizing torque and power at peak demand and minimizing fuel consumption
EcoBoost engines are available in a wide variety of Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs
. Some of the benefits of these engines are increased power output without increasing the size of the engine, improved fuel efficiency, and smooth, responsive driving
