RVBusiness, March/April 2019
M A R C H A P R I L 2 0 1 9 RVBusiness 121 2020 Ford Transit from page 48 to the front So its a very tunable system and the biggest benefit of it is that we packaged it such that youre not increasing the height of the vehicle which is very important We integrated Transits new all wheel drive system into the vehicle design early on to ensure it does not raise the load floor or seat height making this van configuration as easy to enter and exit as the standard rear wheel drive model added Ray Eyles Fords chief engineer for the Transit brand The all new 35 liter PFDi V6 is the new standard gasoline engine It features port fuel and direct injection for improved efficiency versus the outgoing 37 liter engine Meanwhile Ray Eyles an available all new 20 liter EcoBlue bi turbo I4 diesel engine is more fuel efficient and offers more power and torque than the outgoing 32 liter diesel engine Its also equipped with Auto Start Stop and is said to be quieter than its predecessor Customers can also choose the proven 35 liter EcoBoost gas engine which will include Auto Start Stop Technology as well Both gas engines can be ordered with dual 250 amp alternators to provide a robust power supply for upfit equipment Performance specifications will be announced later this fall when 2020 models are available for delivery officials noted The proven 35 liter EcoBoost V6 is the most powerful engine you can get in a van anywhere This is a phenomenal example of where were leveraging our strengths Whenever you make an engine its a very very capital intensive project and when you leverage it across your different vehicle lines you can improve your efficiency for the end customer Stoehr explained All engines are paired with a new 10 speed automatic transmission which offers a wide span of gear ratios off the line performance and low engine speeds while highway cruising The platform is designed to contribute to improved fuel efficiency for model year 2020 B ob Meyer engineering supervisor for the 10 speed transmission in the Transit said the new tranny is designed to put the vehicle in the right gear at the right time We will put you in a position where youre optimizing your fuel or youre optimizing your Bob Meyer performance and the RV owner would notice more controllability Meyer told RVBusiness Youre in your power zone Youre at the right spot of your engine Youre not making downshifts at a lower vehicle speed and trying to accelerate Itll keep you in the right gear at the right time and thats in addition to the accel
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