Ford Flex with Ecoboost
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Ford Flex with Ecoboost
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review
If u didn't know, I am a BIG fan of this van. The new engine really helps now!
If u didn't know, I am a BIG fan of this van. The new engine really helps now!
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Interesting to read about the Eco Boost in action. Ford is puttng it in some heavy vehicles (5,000 lbs yikes!) and it seems to be doing the trick performance-wise. It would be interesting to see that engine in a smaller/lighter car. We probably will eventually.
I like the Flex too. Not bad looking either. It's an interesting concept.
I like the Flex too. Not bad looking either. It's an interesting concept.
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I thought EcoBoost = better MPG, but it appears to be 99.9% performance????
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 6- or 7-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $36,890
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 213 cu in, 3496cc
Power (SAE net): 355 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 350 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 117.9 in Length: 201.8 in Width: 75.9 in Height: 68.0 in Curb weight (C/D est): 5000 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.6 sec
Top speed: 120 mph
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 16/22 mpg
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 6- or 7-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $36,890
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 213 cu in, 3496cc
Power (SAE net): 355 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 350 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 117.9 in Length: 201.8 in Width: 75.9 in Height: 68.0 in Curb weight (C/D est): 5000 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.6 sec
Top speed: 120 mph
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 16/22 mpg
#4
Lexus Test Driver
Interesting to read about the Eco Boost in action. Ford is puttng it in some heavy vehicles (5,000 lbs yikes!) and it seems to be doing the trick performance-wise. It would be interesting to see that engine in a smaller/lighter car. We probably will eventually.
I like the Flex too. Not bad looking either. It's an interesting concept.
I like the Flex too. Not bad looking either. It's an interesting concept.
The Flex is a little heavy but not exactly brutal given its a TT AWD kid hauling beast.
They did well on the Flex
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Lexus Fanatic
Short answer IMO 5000 pound curb weight and blunt non-aero body shape requires a lot of power. Maybe not 355 horsepower/350 pounds torque, but not much less.
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+1... we are replacing our Sienna with either a Traverse or Flex...
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Nice! Also I was not bagging on the Sienna, just that lets put the numbers out to see what is what.
The nice part of the flex is that is does have function to it. Lots of room on the inside, does not sit to high, can tow a decent amount of weight and to some it has more style then a mini van.
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Improved acceleration is beneficial in many scenarios. Think loaded family hauler in a freeway merge with a semi bearing down on you. Any freeway merge scenario, I want better acceleration.