In addition to collaborating with Ford for fuel cell development in vehicles, Daimler and Ford have now begun to share their gasoline engine information as well. Daimler is developing a turbocharged three-cylinder engine with Renault for the next-gen smart fortwo and wanted to take a closer look at Ford’s award winning three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. In return, Ford received details from Daimler on their stratified lean-burning gas engines, currently found on the updated E-Class sedan as a four-cylinder.
Does this mean Ford will become the next Chrysler? No, this is not a merger. Don’t expect a high-end Mercedes influenced luxury Lincoln anytime soon.
Engines with EcoBoost technology are able to deliver power and torque similar to what a larger engine displacement would output. EcoBoost engines however have around 20% better fuel efficiency and 15% reduced greenhouse emissions than these same engines.
When asked about Ford’s three-cylinder EcoBoost engine, “we have had some discussions with Ford engineers about this engine,” explained Engine Development Director Roland Kemmler of Mercedes-Benz when speaking with Automotive News Europe, “It’s a very interesting and impressive engine”.
HT: Jerry via Auto News Europe
