UK-designed Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost named ‘International Engine of the Year’

Ford’s new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine – which was launched to widespread acclaim this year in the Ford Focus, in Europe – is named '2012 International Engine of the Year'.

The small, high-tech, three-cylinder engine also received two other awards – 'Best New Engine' and
'Best Engine Under 1.0-litre' – in the awards presented by Engine Technology International magazine, based on votes cast by 76 journalists from 35 countries around the world. 

This is the first time Ford has won International Engine of the Year in the 13-year history of the awards. Ford’s debut as International Engine of the Year winner in the awards’ 13-year history is marked by the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine also attaining the highest score ever. 

"We set the bar incredibly high when we started to design this engine. We wanted to deliver eye-popping fuel economy, surprising performance, quietness and refinement – and all from a very small, three-cylinder engine," said Joe Bakaj, Ford Global Powertrain Vice-President.

"The team responded to this challenge with some really exciting innovation and the result is a game-changer for petrol engines globally," he added.

Dean Slavnich, Chairman of the International Engine of the Year awards and Editor of Engine Technology International magazine, said, "This is a fitting victory for a truly remarkable engine. For a three-cylinder to power a vehicle like the Ford Focus with such ease proves that the future is very, very bright for the internal combustion engine."

"Power, response and very good real-world fuel consumption figures are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this engine and what it offers drivers today. Well done, Ford!"

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