This engine already exists in the Mustang and Focus RS. In the Focus it is a high output version that could make its way to the Raptor. Officials from Ford have stated that it is essentially the same engine base from these vehicles but that it would be tuned for "truck" duty. Early estimates based on other vehicles in the segment suggest 310hp and 320lb-ft torque, but that is 100% speculation at this point.I just read in the Raptor section that it will probably get the 2.3L Ecoboost. So will the 2.3L in the regular Ranger be the same engine, just de-tuned for less power?
The output for the 2.3L EcoBoost engine covers a really wide range depending on the vehicle.This engine already exists in the Mustang and Focus RS. In the Focus it is a high output version that could make its way to the Raptor. Officials from Ford have stated that it is essentially the same engine base from these vehicles but that it would be tuned for "truck" duty. Early estimates based on other vehicles in the segment suggest 310hp and 320lb-ft torque, but that is 100% speculation at this point.
I would suspect that the Ranger will get somewhere between the MKC and Mustang's power output. Anyone know how the extra power is being achieved between the MKC and the Mustang and the Mustang and the Focus RS? Is it just ECU software tuning or are there hardware differences too?The output for the 2.3L EcoBoost engine covers a really wide range depending on the vehicle.
My hope is that the standard Ranger gets the Mustang's figures (310hp / 320lb-ft) and the Ranger Raptor gets the Focus RS numbers (tuned to even more torque).
- 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) @ 5600 rpm, 310 lbâ‹…ft (420 Nâ‹…m) @ 3000 rpm
- 2016–2017 Ford Explorer
- 285 hp (213 kW; 289 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 305 lbâ‹…ft (414 Nâ‹…m) @ 2750 rpm
- 2015– Lincoln MKC
- 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 320–350 lb⋅ft (434–475 N⋅m) @ 3000 rpm
- 2015– Ford Mustang EcoBoost
- 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS) @ 6000 rpm, 350 lbâ‹…ft (475 Nâ‹…m) @ 3200 rpm
- 2016– Ford Focus RS[48]
- 2016- Zenos E10 R[49]
- 385 hp (287 kW; 390 PS) @ 6000 rpm, 369 lbâ‹…ft (500 Nâ‹…m) @ 3200 rpm
- 2016–2017 VUHL 05 RR
I've heard a lot of Tacoma owners complain about the new 3.5 being a slug when it comes to get up and go. And owners wishing Toyota stayed with the old 4.0 in the tacos. I'm guessing the ranger will have plenty more power and pull much better mpg's than the taco. Toyota does know how to build a reliable engine though.Hows does the Ranger engine compare to the 3.5L Tacoma engine? I was all set for the 2018 Tacoma TRD Sports Crewcab this year but I read the Ranger is coming back. Not sure if US will get the diesel (I've driven the Ranger D in South Pacific last year on vacation and really liked it).
The Tacoma 3.6L is supposedly under powered but can't be beat in terms of long term reliability. I'm sure Ranger will give Tacoma a run for the money now in the mid truck market segment but the engine will play a big role.
Agreed. They'll have to tune it for the truck market. I think it'll be along the lines of the MKC engine specs. The 10 speed auto will make up for it being down on power to the GM twins.Remember, this engine is going into a truck, the duty cycle and heat management requirements are completely different than what is required in car form.
The horsepower and torque rating I would expect to be around 275-295HP and around 300-320 TQ. They could take HP and TQ, but I'd be curious if they tune for predominantly Regular Fuel rather than Premium, which would call for the lower end of the range. Should be interesting to see where Ford places the ratings in the end. It is a crap-chute now, just mere guessing for something to discuss.
Any reason why they wouldn't do that? They already have an engine that can easily take the power crown among mid-size pickups. I can't imagine the Focus RS EcoBoost engine would be that much more expensive to produce than say the next configuration down of the same engine - from the MustangIf you look at all midsize trucks available in the US, the top HP spec is the Canyon/Colorado 3.6L V6 at 308hp. The top torque spec is the Canyon/Colorado 2.8L diesel at 369 lb-ft. If this 2.3L Ecoboost is essentially using the Focus RS spec and modifying it..........it is conceivable that Ford could take the midsize horsepower and torque title with a single engine.
Every single EcoBoost engine, as far as I know, is rated using premium fuel.Remember, this engine is going into a truck, the duty cycle and heat management requirements are completely different than what is required in car form.
The horsepower and torque rating I would expect to be around 275-295HP and around 300-320 TQ. They could take HP and TQ, but I'd be curious if they tune for predominantly Regular Fuel rather than Premium, which would call for the lower end of the range. Should be interesting to see where Ford places the ratings in the end. It is a crap-chute now, just mere guessing for something to discuss.