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Volvo Nordic light – trend in wood décor
Natural-looking interior wood décor is a growing trend. It sets the scene with an aura of authentic craftsmanship inside the car. Volvo Cars leads aesthetic developments in this field.
“Wood is an honest material and it generates a feeling of authenticity. It reinforces our image and our Scandinavian design heritage,” says Anders Bergström, designer and trim specialist at Volvo Cars.
Wood has almost always been used as a decorative material in cars. For the most part, however, it has taken the form of dark, lacquered and treated varieties of wood such as walnut and mahogany which impart an air of exclusivity and luxury.
In recent years, however, Volvo has introduced new décors that show the wood just as it is. Today there are two “natural” wood décors, one called Nordic Light Oak and the other which is Modern Wood. Increasing numbers of customers are specifying these options.
“It’s great to see that so many customers are opting for the natural décor trim. People today have a longing for things that are genuine,” says Anders Bergström.
Today’s natural-wood trend with its yearning for the authentic does not apply only to the auto industry. Wood is making a comeback as a material for hi-tech gadgets such as TV sets and mobile phones.
Earlier this year saw the unveiling of the Volvo S60 Concept Car, a clear indicator of Volvo’s future design direction. In that car, the upper part of the doors is made of genuine light birch wood, the same colour as the salt- and sun-bleached piers and driftwood that are such a characteristic feature of Scandinavia’s coasts. Volvo thus marked yet another step on the road to natural wood décor. Anders Bergström feels it is perfectly natural for Volvo to lead this trend. Wood is a very Swedish material and Volvo Cars rests securely on its Swedish heritage. Much of the inspiration for the various wood décors comes from the Scandinavian wood and furniture industry.
“I believe firmly in future development of even more Scandinavian flavour in the choice of wood in our cars. I see ahead of me décor in blond wood varieties such as elm and ash,” says Anders Bergström.
Anders Bergström does not believe that the car industry will adopt a pinewood trend like the one that characterised Swedish furniture design in the 1970s and ’80s.
“We work with wood veneers and have high demands on quality. Veneers from most coniferous wood varieties are too thick and brittle to be shaped as we want.”
Integrating wood décor in cars involves much more work and craftsmanship than working with most other materials.
“We cannot have wood whose grain pattern does not match our design – the interior would end up being too fussy. Compared with the furniture industry, for instance, we work to far higher standards,” says Anders Bergström.
These high demands also stem from the car industry’s long tradition of demanding that all the materials used must be perfect in appearance. And they are not to age during the car’s entire lifetime.
“That’s a bit of a shame. Sometimes we would like to use materials that offer a bit more patina,” comments Lena Jiseborn, design director.
History has also given Volvo’s designers vital expertise. It was back in the early 1990s that the company first introduced a wood décor with a natural finish, offered as an exclusive option on a variant of the Volvo 850 known as the 850 T5-R. That car could be specified with a wood décor in genuine Nordic Silver Birch.
“That time we were unfortunately a bit ahead of the times. Not many customers specified that option. A few years later, other car manufacturers offered the same feature when the time was riper,” says Lena Jiseborn.
Natural-looking interior wood décor is a growing trend. It sets the scene with an aura of authentic craftsmanship inside the car. Volvo Cars leads aesthetic developments in this field.
“Wood is an honest material and it generates a feeling of authenticity. It reinforces our image and our Scandinavian design heritage,” says Anders Bergström, designer and trim specialist at Volvo Cars.
Wood has almost always been used as a decorative material in cars. For the most part, however, it has taken the form of dark, lacquered and treated varieties of wood such as walnut and mahogany which impart an air of exclusivity and luxury.
In recent years, however, Volvo has introduced new décors that show the wood just as it is. Today there are two “natural” wood décors, one called Nordic Light Oak and the other which is Modern Wood. Increasing numbers of customers are specifying these options.
“It’s great to see that so many customers are opting for the natural décor trim. People today have a longing for things that are genuine,” says Anders Bergström.
Today’s natural-wood trend with its yearning for the authentic does not apply only to the auto industry. Wood is making a comeback as a material for hi-tech gadgets such as TV sets and mobile phones.
Earlier this year saw the unveiling of the Volvo S60 Concept Car, a clear indicator of Volvo’s future design direction. In that car, the upper part of the doors is made of genuine light birch wood, the same colour as the salt- and sun-bleached piers and driftwood that are such a characteristic feature of Scandinavia’s coasts. Volvo thus marked yet another step on the road to natural wood décor. Anders Bergström feels it is perfectly natural for Volvo to lead this trend. Wood is a very Swedish material and Volvo Cars rests securely on its Swedish heritage. Much of the inspiration for the various wood décors comes from the Scandinavian wood and furniture industry.
“I believe firmly in future development of even more Scandinavian flavour in the choice of wood in our cars. I see ahead of me décor in blond wood varieties such as elm and ash,” says Anders Bergström.
Anders Bergström does not believe that the car industry will adopt a pinewood trend like the one that characterised Swedish furniture design in the 1970s and ’80s.
“We work with wood veneers and have high demands on quality. Veneers from most coniferous wood varieties are too thick and brittle to be shaped as we want.”
Integrating wood décor in cars involves much more work and craftsmanship than working with most other materials.
“We cannot have wood whose grain pattern does not match our design – the interior would end up being too fussy. Compared with the furniture industry, for instance, we work to far higher standards,” says Anders Bergström.
These high demands also stem from the car industry’s long tradition of demanding that all the materials used must be perfect in appearance. And they are not to age during the car’s entire lifetime.
“That’s a bit of a shame. Sometimes we would like to use materials that offer a bit more patina,” comments Lena Jiseborn, design director.
History has also given Volvo’s designers vital expertise. It was back in the early 1990s that the company first introduced a wood décor with a natural finish, offered as an exclusive option on a variant of the Volvo 850 known as the 850 T5-R. That car could be specified with a wood décor in genuine Nordic Silver Birch.
“That time we were unfortunately a bit ahead of the times. Not many customers specified that option. A few years later, other car manufacturers offered the same feature when the time was riper,” says Lena Jiseborn.
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX
Styling in Impreza Sedan WRX is ho-hum with more consistency than the previous models. If you are a rally racing enthusiast or a back road burner, then this car will be a real treat to you. It is known to impress the people who seek thrill in their new car.
The car is available in two performance tuned variations that are Impreza WRX and the WRX STI. They can be 4 door sedans or 5-door hatchback styles of body. Talking about the mechanics, the Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX has a 2.5 liters DOHC turbo charged, inter-cooled, 4-cylinder Boxer engine that is able to produce 265 horse powers.
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX car may range from $24,995 to $38,795, depending upon the accessories you want to buy with it. The basic thing is that this is an excellent choice for those who like to run at high speeds, take sharp turns and take street race challenges often.
Styling in Impreza Sedan WRX is ho-hum with more consistency than the previous models. If you are a rally racing enthusiast or a back road burner, then this car will be a real treat to you. It is known to impress the people who seek thrill in their new car.
The car is available in two performance tuned variations that are Impreza WRX and the WRX STI. They can be 4 door sedans or 5-door hatchback styles of body. Talking about the mechanics, the Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX has a 2.5 liters DOHC turbo charged, inter-cooled, 4-cylinder Boxer engine that is able to produce 265 horse powers.
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX car may range from $24,995 to $38,795, depending upon the accessories you want to buy with it. The basic thing is that this is an excellent choice for those who like to run at high speeds, take sharp turns and take street race challenges often.
Subaru Impreza 2008 ( wrx sti )
Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
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2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ253
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.1
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Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Immobilizer
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Center limited slip differential
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 180.3, overall width (inches): 68.5, overall height (inches): 58.1, wheelbase (inches): 103.1, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
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Pearl paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,053
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Standard Features
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12v power outlet: front and 2
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 11.3
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Clock
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Computer with average fuel consumption
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Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
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External temperature
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Floor mats
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket driver seat with height adjustment, bucket passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.3, rear headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 53.4, rear hip room (inches): 53.3, front leg room (inches): 43.5, rear leg room (inches): 33.5, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 94.4
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Remote power locks
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Power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
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Front reading lights
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Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
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Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
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Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: five seats
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Front side airbag
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Four speaker(s)
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Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter
Price - $ 17,300.00
Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
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2,457 cc 2.5 liters horizontal 4 front engine with 99.5 mm bore, 79.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder EJ253
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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16.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.1
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Power: 127 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 170 ft lb , 230 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- Four-wheel ABS
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Immobilizer
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Center limited slip differential
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, wishbone rear suspension independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 180.3, overall width (inches): 68.5, overall height (inches): 58.1, wheelbase (inches): 103.1, front track (inches): 58.9, rear track (inches): 58.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
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Pearl paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,053
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Standard Features
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12v power outlet: front and 2
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
-
Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 11.3
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Clock
-
Computer with average fuel consumption
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Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-
Cruise control
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Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
-
Door ajar warning
-
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
-
External temperature
-
Floor mats
-
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket driver seat with height adjustment, bucket passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.3, rear headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 53.4, rear hip room (inches): 53.3, front leg room (inches): 43.5, rear leg room (inches): 33.5, front shoulder room (inches): 54.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 94.4
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Remote power locks
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Power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
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Front reading lights
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Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
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Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
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Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: five seats
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Front side airbag
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Four speaker(s)
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Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter
Price - $ 17,300.00
2010 Porsche Panamera
Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 4,806 cc 4.8 liters V 8 front engine with 96.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 12.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Gasoline direct injection fuel system
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21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.6
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Power: 298 kW , 400 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 369 ft lb , 500 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Driver selectable responsive suspension electronic
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Stability control
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Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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Tire kit
Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
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Painted front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver power heated painted door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated painted door mirrors
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Electric trunk/hatch pull down
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 195.7, overall width (inches): 76.0, overall height (inches): 55.8, wheelbase (inches): 115.0, front track (inches): 65.3 and rear track (inches): 65.4
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Electric foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Headlight cleaners
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Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
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Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, piano black on doors and piano black on dashboard
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Black paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Trunk/hatch spoiler
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Steel electric front sunroof
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,968
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Interior Standard Features -
12v power outlet: front and rear
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Air conditioning with fully automated climate control 1 and auto
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Diversity antenna
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Interior monitoring anti-theft protection
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RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 44.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 15.7
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Clock
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Coming home device
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Compass
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Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption
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Floor console
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders
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External temperature
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment memory, electric and memory, bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment electric, electric and electric
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Garage door opener
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Two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Headlight control with dusk sensor active
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Heated washer
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Knee airbags driver and passenger
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Memorized adjustment on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
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Navigational systems : information type: 3D and voice HDD and color
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Parking distance sensors rear and radar
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Remote power locks
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Power steering variable rack
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Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
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Front and rear reading lights
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Rear fog lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side with pre-tensioners
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Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
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Two asymmetrical bucket front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Automatic operation rear view mirror
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Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
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Seating: four seats
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Service interval indicator
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Front and rear side airbag
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Eleven speaker(s)
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Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
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Tachometer
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter and active carbon filter
Price - $ 89,800.00 - $ 132,600.00
Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- 4,806 cc 4.8 liters V 8 front engine with 96.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 12.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Gasoline direct injection fuel system
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21.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.6
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Power: 298 kW , 400 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 369 ft lb , 500 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
-
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-
Immobilizer
-
Driver selectable responsive suspension electronic
-
Stability control
-
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
-
Tire kit
Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
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Painted front and rear bumpers
-
Day time running lights
-
Driver power heated painted door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated painted door mirrors
-
Electric trunk/hatch pull down
-
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 195.7, overall width (inches): 76.0, overall height (inches): 55.8, wheelbase (inches): 115.0, front track (inches): 65.3 and rear track (inches): 65.4
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Electric foldable mirrors
-
Front fog lights
-
Headlight cleaners
-
Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
-
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, piano black on doors and piano black on dashboard
-
Black paint
-
Fixed rear window with defogger
-
Trunk/hatch spoiler
-
Steel electric front sunroof
-
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,968
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Interior Standard Features -
12v power outlet: front and rear
-
Air conditioning with fully automated climate control 1 and auto
-
Diversity antenna
-
Interior monitoring anti-theft protection
-
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
-
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 44.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 15.7
-
Clock
-
Coming home device
-
Compass
-
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption
-
Floor console
-
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-
Cruise control
-
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
-
External temperature
-
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-
Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment memory, electric and memory, bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment electric, electric and electric
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-
Front seat center armrest
-
Garage door opener
-
Two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
-
Headlight control with dusk sensor active
-
Heated washer
-
Knee airbags driver and passenger
-
Low tire pressure indicator
-
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
-
Navigational systems : information type: 3D and voice HDD and color
-
Parking distance sensors rear and radar
-
Remote power locks
-
Power steering variable rack
-
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
-
Front and rear reading lights
-
Rear fog lights
-
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side with pre-tensioners
-
Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
-
Two asymmetrical bucket front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
-
Automatic operation rear view mirror
-
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-
Front and rear side curtain airbag
-
Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
-
Seating: four seats
-
Service interval indicator
-
Front and rear side airbag
-
Eleven speaker(s)
-
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
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Tachometer
-
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter and active carbon filter
Price - $ 89,800.00 - $ 132,600.00
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 
It's not often that a convertible can hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, but the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster manages to do this, and then some. First introduced as a 2005 model, the Roadster was created for customers looking for an even more thrilling ride than the coupe had to offer.
(Click here to use Leftlane's Price Quote Form to get Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster pricing information from a trusted local dealer. Zero obligation)
The latest iteration of the car is called the LP640, first introduced as a 2007 model. It offers 631 horsepower via a 6.5-liter V12, improving performance significantly over the original Murcielago Roadster. The huge motor churns out 487 pound-feet of torque at 6000 rpm.
The Roadster is very similar to the coupe it is based on, with a few exceptions. The only exterior change -- aside from a retractable canvas roof -- is the addition of cooling vents behind the air intakes. The interior has also been modified somewhat, and the body structure has been reinforced to compensate for the lack of a structural roof.
The Murcielago LP640 can be had with a six-speed manual or six-speed automated manual transmission. Either way, the sprint to 60 mph should take no more than 3.4 seconds. The mid-engine supercar comes standard with all-wheel-drive.
It features scissor doors, a rear spoiler that can be raised to an angle of 70 degrees, side air scoops that automatically open at speed, folding side mirrors for increased aerodynamics, and electronic Launch Control.
Given its unique convertible configuration, the LP640 Roadster doesn't have many direct competitors. The Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster might be considered one, but it costs nearly $150,000 more. Ferrari doesn't sell any roadsters with this kind of power, and Aston Martin's DB9 Volante has considerably almost 200 less horsepower. With this in mind, the LP640 Roadster is a pretty unique offering.
It's not often that a convertible can hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, but the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster manages to do this, and then some. First introduced as a 2005 model, the Roadster was created for customers looking for an even more thrilling ride than the coupe had to offer.
(Click here to use Leftlane's Price Quote Form to get Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster pricing information from a trusted local dealer. Zero obligation)
The latest iteration of the car is called the LP640, first introduced as a 2007 model. It offers 631 horsepower via a 6.5-liter V12, improving performance significantly over the original Murcielago Roadster. The huge motor churns out 487 pound-feet of torque at 6000 rpm.
The Roadster is very similar to the coupe it is based on, with a few exceptions. The only exterior change -- aside from a retractable canvas roof -- is the addition of cooling vents behind the air intakes. The interior has also been modified somewhat, and the body structure has been reinforced to compensate for the lack of a structural roof.
The Murcielago LP640 can be had with a six-speed manual or six-speed automated manual transmission. Either way, the sprint to 60 mph should take no more than 3.4 seconds. The mid-engine supercar comes standard with all-wheel-drive.
It features scissor doors, a rear spoiler that can be raised to an angle of 70 degrees, side air scoops that automatically open at speed, folding side mirrors for increased aerodynamics, and electronic Launch Control.
Given its unique convertible configuration, the LP640 Roadster doesn't have many direct competitors. The Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster might be considered one, but it costs nearly $150,000 more. Ferrari doesn't sell any roadsters with this kind of power, and Aston Martin's DB9 Volante has considerably almost 200 less horsepower. With this in mind, the LP640 Roadster is a pretty unique offering.
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A New Era Dawns for Ford with Start of EcoBoost Engine Production
Ford Motor Company today marked the start of production of its advanced fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 – a key step in Ford’s plan to deliver leading fuel economy across millions of vehicles.
Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines.
EcoBoost technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 20 percent improved fuel economy, 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions and superior driving performance compared with larger displacement engines. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power they want for driving performance.
“This launch of the first EcoBoost engine is a significant milestone in Ford’s overall commitment to deliver affordable fuel efficiency for millions,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. “We’ve spent the past two years developing EcoBoost technology and now our customers will finally have the opportunity to experience what this engine delivers, the power of a V-8 with the fuel economy of a V-6.”
About EcoBoost
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, the first V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America, will make its debut in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summer. A V-6 EcoBoost engine will be available for the F-150 in 2010.
Ford will deliver EcoBoost across the full range of its product portfolio, from small cars to large trucks and by 2013, will offer EcoBoost engines, V-6s and I-4s, on 90 percent of its North American nameplates. Within three years, Ford expects to deliver 750,000 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles per year in North America and 1.3 million vehicles globally.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine delivers 355 horsepower and a responsive 350 ft.-lb. of torque across a broad RPM range.
New Life for Historic Plant
Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 opened in 1951 as Ford’s first engine plant in Ohio. Since then it has produced more than 35 million engines, including 24.3 million engines in the famous 302 and 5.0-liter V-8 family. In 2004, Ford invested $350 million into the plant for redesign and installation of an all-new assembly line as well as block, crankshaft and cylinder head machining lines.
Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 has been outfitted with a flexible powertrain manufacturing system that can be easily reprogrammed to perform new tasks with minimal disruption to production.
“The ability to reprogram on the fly is a key feature of this new manufacturing system,” said Charles Binger, Cleveland site manager. “We don’t have to shut down an entire plant in order to make major changes to the line, helping to speed up modifications and keep downtime to a minimum.”
Plant upgrades also included a special turbocharger installation and test line. After the turbos are added, each EcoBoost engine is turned on speeds between 60-600 RPM using an electric motor to simulate running conditions. Unique to the Cleveland site, this “cold test” checks for proper buildup of pressure on the turbo output side before the engine ever leaves the factory.
To ensure quality is built into the engine from the outset, Ford developed a new, internal database for its operations. Each engine will be built with a sophisticated, embedded engine “birth history” that allows plant engineers to track every stage of production.
The engine history, maintained in a microchip database, includes hundreds of metrics and allows engineers to trace the precise path taken by any part so any quality control issue can be traced back to its source.
Extensive Employee Training
To prepare for production of the EcoBoost engine, Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 work force participated in intensive quality training. Along with learning basic manufacturing operations, employees also learned to manage their own equipment and work area through “manufacturing work teams” at the facility.
“Training workers to do their jobs is one thing,” said Kevin Heck, Cleveland Engine No. 1 manufacturing manager. “But we’ve gone beyond that by giving team members significant responsibility for their output. It’s up to the hourly team members to produce a high-quality engine, and we’ve empowered them to make that happen.”
“We’re proud of the efforts we’ve made to improve quality,” said Mike Gammella, president, UAW Local 1250. “We have an outstanding work force at the Cleveland site, working together to ensure we’re not just competitive, but the best in the industry.”
Production Innovations through Supplier Collaboration
The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine’s enhanced fuel-charging system can deliver as much as 2,150 PSI of fuel pressure – more than 35 times the pressure seen in a conventional port-fuel-injected V-6. Ford worked in tandem with Bosch, the fuel system supplier, to ensure that manufacturing and assembly was prepared for the demands of the advanced design.
“The EcoBoost line has a fully automated fuel-charging assembly and rundown station,” said Joseph Basmaji, Ford direct injection fuel system technical specialist. “It’s a new technology in manufacturing that’s only been made possible by close collaboration between Ford and our suppliers.”
Ford Motor Company today marked the start of production of its advanced fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines at Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 – a key step in Ford’s plan to deliver leading fuel economy across millions of vehicles.
Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. Approximately 250 employees are returning to the plant to build the new engines.
EcoBoost technology combines turbocharging and direct gasoline injection to deliver up to 20 percent improved fuel economy, 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions and superior driving performance compared with larger displacement engines. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power they want for driving performance.
“This launch of the first EcoBoost engine is a significant milestone in Ford’s overall commitment to deliver affordable fuel efficiency for millions,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. “We’ve spent the past two years developing EcoBoost technology and now our customers will finally have the opportunity to experience what this engine delivers, the power of a V-8 with the fuel economy of a V-6.”
About EcoBoost
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, the first V-6 direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America, will make its debut in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT, Ford Taurus SHO and Ford Flex this summer. A V-6 EcoBoost engine will be available for the F-150 in 2010.
Ford will deliver EcoBoost across the full range of its product portfolio, from small cars to large trucks and by 2013, will offer EcoBoost engines, V-6s and I-4s, on 90 percent of its North American nameplates. Within three years, Ford expects to deliver 750,000 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles per year in North America and 1.3 million vehicles globally.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine delivers 355 horsepower and a responsive 350 ft.-lb. of torque across a broad RPM range.
New Life for Historic Plant
Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 opened in 1951 as Ford’s first engine plant in Ohio. Since then it has produced more than 35 million engines, including 24.3 million engines in the famous 302 and 5.0-liter V-8 family. In 2004, Ford invested $350 million into the plant for redesign and installation of an all-new assembly line as well as block, crankshaft and cylinder head machining lines.
Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 has been outfitted with a flexible powertrain manufacturing system that can be easily reprogrammed to perform new tasks with minimal disruption to production.
“The ability to reprogram on the fly is a key feature of this new manufacturing system,” said Charles Binger, Cleveland site manager. “We don’t have to shut down an entire plant in order to make major changes to the line, helping to speed up modifications and keep downtime to a minimum.”
Plant upgrades also included a special turbocharger installation and test line. After the turbos are added, each EcoBoost engine is turned on speeds between 60-600 RPM using an electric motor to simulate running conditions. Unique to the Cleveland site, this “cold test” checks for proper buildup of pressure on the turbo output side before the engine ever leaves the factory.
To ensure quality is built into the engine from the outset, Ford developed a new, internal database for its operations. Each engine will be built with a sophisticated, embedded engine “birth history” that allows plant engineers to track every stage of production.
The engine history, maintained in a microchip database, includes hundreds of metrics and allows engineers to trace the precise path taken by any part so any quality control issue can be traced back to its source.
Extensive Employee Training
To prepare for production of the EcoBoost engine, Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 work force participated in intensive quality training. Along with learning basic manufacturing operations, employees also learned to manage their own equipment and work area through “manufacturing work teams” at the facility.
“Training workers to do their jobs is one thing,” said Kevin Heck, Cleveland Engine No. 1 manufacturing manager. “But we’ve gone beyond that by giving team members significant responsibility for their output. It’s up to the hourly team members to produce a high-quality engine, and we’ve empowered them to make that happen.”
“We’re proud of the efforts we’ve made to improve quality,” said Mike Gammella, president, UAW Local 1250. “We have an outstanding work force at the Cleveland site, working together to ensure we’re not just competitive, but the best in the industry.”
Production Innovations through Supplier Collaboration
The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine’s enhanced fuel-charging system can deliver as much as 2,150 PSI of fuel pressure – more than 35 times the pressure seen in a conventional port-fuel-injected V-6. Ford worked in tandem with Bosch, the fuel system supplier, to ensure that manufacturing and assembly was prepared for the demands of the advanced design.
“The EcoBoost line has a fully automated fuel-charging assembly and rundown station,” said Joseph Basmaji, Ford direct injection fuel system technical specialist. “It’s a new technology in manufacturing that’s only been made possible by close collaboration between Ford and our suppliers.”
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