Ford 3 cylinder engine (hybrid, fuel, valve, replace)

[sailordave]

Been reading several articles on this upcoming engine. It is a 1L 3 cylinder engine with dual overhead cams, variable valve timing, possible direct injection, and turbo. The goal is enough power to replace the 4 cylinder in the Fiesta so probably closet to 120 HP. What was interesting was to counter act the resonance or vibration of a 3 cylinder, they UN-balanced the shafts to make it ride smoother. That must have taken a bit of math to balance harmonics. No word yet on actual power and fuel economy but it could rival the Prius and other hybrids without the huge battery.

[sailordave]

Oh, forgot to add that it will be mated to an 8 speed transmission.

Wonder if someone will try to install it in their Ford Festival, Geo Metro, or Suzuki Swift. Imagine a car that weighs maybe 2,000 lbs or less with a 120 HP engine.

Just checked the net and found out the Metro weighed as little as 1,350 lbs.