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Ford Argentina Introduces Gasoline, CNG, Diesel FiestaMax
25 April 2005
Although Ford halted North American production of its natural gas and compressed gas vehicles “to concentrate on fuel-efficient gas-electric vehicles” (earlier post), the manufacturer continues to introduce new CNG models internationally, where demand is much higher.
The new Ford FiestaMax, just introduced in Argentina, is a case in point. The vehicle offers gasoline, CNG or diesel options.
For CNG models, Ford uses the gasoline 1.6-liter Zetec RoCam engine with modified cylinder heads and an IMPCO-BRC Sequent injection system, produced and installed by the IMPCO-BRC facility in Buenos Aires.
IMPCO, formerly a 50% owner of BRC, finalized its acquisition of BRC earlier this month.
| Ford FiestaMax (Argentina) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | CNG | Diesel | |
| * liter- and gallon-gasoline equivalent | |||
| Displacement | 1.6-liter | 1.6-liter | 1.4-liter |
| Power | 72 kW (97 hp) | 58 kW (78 hp) | 50 kW (67 hp) |
| Torque | 142 Nm (104 lb-ft) | 119 Nm (88 lb-ft) | 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 7.14 | 7.06* | 5.21 |
| Fuel economy (mpg US) |
32.9 | 33.3* | 45.2 |
| 0–100km/h (62 mph) |
13.3 sec | 19.1 sec | 17.7 sec |
Ford also offers the ECOSport and Focus in CNG models in Argentina. Argentina has the largest number of CNG vehicles in operation of any country—more than 1.4 million as of January 2005, according to the IANGV.
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why cng change in diesel engine
that is possibale in cng work diesel engine
Posted by: iftikhar khan | Mar 20, 2006 1:01:52 AM
dear sir,
we are the manufacturer of cylinder heads in india, we have a regular export to many countries in all over the world if you need any kind of cylinder heads for conversion of diesel engines into cng then kindly let us know we can develop it ,
thanks and best regards
rajinder sahni
M/S B.S.AUTO PVT.LTD.
Posted by: gurvinder sahni | Nov 2, 2006 10:14:09 PM
please tell me about the kit no.t284741,and cylinder no.is ocm/l-7587194 and the company is argentina tomasetto. it was purchased in 2005-
06. it is requseted to you.
Posted by: jitender kumar | Feb 21, 2008 7:58:56 AM
