cars-trend: 2010 ford fusion&fusion hybrid

Wednesday 13 July 2011

2010 ford fusion&fusion hybrid

The 2010 Ford Fusion brings big changes in the powertrain department, with more to come once Ford's much anticipated EcoBoost engines finally happen. A majority of Fusions will be equipped with an all-new 2.5L Duratec inline-four, cranking out 175 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque and allowing a 9.5-sec sprint from 0 to 60 mph. Transmission options will include a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Next up the food chain is the midlevel Fusion with a 3.0L V-6 good for 240 hp (250 hp in E85 spec) and 228 lb-ft of torque that knocks 2.5 sec off the 0-to-60-mph run, dropping it to 7.0 sec flat. We don't have fuel-economy figures yet, but Ford is integrating an "aggressive" fuel shutoff program on deceleration as well as electric power steering, conserving engine power. The top-level 2010 Fusion Sport will feature a 3.5L V-6 (the same unit used in the Flex) that will offer 263 hp and 249 lb-ft of torque. Ford says all-wheel drive will be available with the 3.0L and 3.5L six-cylinder engine options. Ford will also be releasing a hybrid version of its 2010 Fusion that the automaker claims can operate in all-electric mode at a cruising speed of up to 47 mph. Ford also claims the Fusion Hybrid will be capable of an average fuel economy rating 5 mpg better than that of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, putting mileage at nearly 40 mpg. The Hybrid will be powered by a 2.5L Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine paired to an electric motor of unspecified output. Ford did mention it has reduced battery size and weight, and has incorporated a simplified cooling system that does not require an extra air-conditioning system as in previous models.