[WRC Fan]

It's no secret that Ford has a new 1.5L EcoBoost engine, that will be replacing the 1.6L version, in at least some of their cars. The Fusion is the only application that has been "officially" announced. But, you know they aren't going to keep it to one vehicle. Probably all current 1.6L vehicles will get this newer, more-efficient engine.

So, how long do you think it will be before the Fiesta ST gets the 1.5?

Maybe the 2014 MY cars will be a rare, one-year only model? Future collectible?

 

[WRC Fan]

What I've read about the 1.5 is that its a 4 cylinder version of the 1.0 with an aluminum block, designed for lower taxes in China market cars and generally made to increase capacity of small 4 cylinder Ecoboost engines globally instead of totally replace the 1.6.

It will debut in China in the Mondeo, then Europe (Mondeo) and the US (Fusion) initially.

 

[WRC Fan]

Apparently in the Fusion, output will be 178 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. Which, compared to the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine, is the same HP, but seven fewer lb-ft of torque.

The upsides to this engine are supposedly better fuel economy, and a water pump that decouples when not needed. Which will help with cold-start emissions (a biggie with the EPA).

What it means for a performance derivative variant remains to be seen. The Fiesta ST is currently the highest tuned application of the 1.6L in Ford's lineup.