Performances Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic live In Paris 2010

Ford has long fascinated the creation of economic models for the European market, so in Paris, introduced a new technology ECOnetic Technology, which will be used for a number of company cars.

The first model was the Ford Mondeo ECOnetic, which should appear on the market in the first half of 2011. This version is equipped with a 1.6-liter Ford Duratorq TDCi, with a standard makrofiltrom and connected to a mechanical six-speed Ford Durashift.

Ford Mondeo ECOnetic will be complemented by a special aerodynamic package, including a reduced landing and special tires. Standard System Ford Auto-Start-Stop will be refined and expanded systems Improved Flooded (IF) Battery and Voltage Quality Module (VQM).

Average fuel consumption of Mondeo ECOnetic should be less than 4.3 liters. 100 km, with the release of CO2 at 115 g / km.

First Drive 2007 Ford Mondeo

The 2007 Ford Mondeo is what remains of Ford's last attempt to build the "world car." Back in the days of former Ford CEO Jac Nasser, we were told that if Ford could just build one car for the whole of mankind instead of a bunch of different platforms for every little Ford region, we'd all end up with better cars. They would be cheaper, too.

Ford Chairman Alan Mulally is once again talking about rationalizing the number of different platforms that Ford builds around the world. Now that America is suddenly interested again in efficient sedans, could the all-new 2007 Ford Mondeo be the right kind of car for America?

Making Modern Power
More than 70 percent of Mondeo models sold in Europe are powered by diesel. There are three turbocharged common-rail diesels to choose from, and their output ranges from 99 horsepower to 138 hp. Four gasoline engines are also part of the model mix, and their output ranges from 123 to 217 hp.

The Mondeo Titanium X that we spent time in featured a 217-hp turbocharged 2,521cc inline-5. There are 236 pound-feet of torque available between 1,500 rpm and 4,800 rpm. The car's performance is brisk — it takes 7.3 seconds to get to 60 mph, and acceleration doesn't stop until you reach 152 mph.

Nevertheless, the Mondeo is a heavy car at 3,596 pounds, and it needs to be worked hard to deliver its best. Fuel consumption inevitably suffers, which is especially problematic on a continent where gas now costs over $8 per U.S. gallon.

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