Thread: Ford 1 litre turbo 3 cylinder ecoboost.
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Old 02-14-2012, 11:42 PM   #9 (permalink)
gone-ot
...beats walking...
 
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...typically, only 15-20 hp is needed for steady 55-60 mph highway cruising.

...the "extra" hp is required to get out your own way on on-ramps, hills, and passing lethargic snails...ie: when accelerating!
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