Ford Fiesta to receive a Durashift automatic transmission

After the success of the new Fiesta, the company Ford has decided to adapt for this vehicle an automatic transmission Durashift. This gearbox will be fitted Duratec with petrol engine, which has the volume of 1.4 liters and develops 96 hp.

The new channel will allow Fiesta to accelerate up to hundred km/h for only 13.9 seconds, with average fuel consumption at 5.4 liters for 100 km. run. These indicators are better compared with the serial model.

Installation of an automatic gearbox, of course, would entail the revision of certain other elements of the car, such as the accelerator pedal, as well as the need to setup an electronic throttle, which must now respond much more quickly.

“According to statistics, about 10% of buyers of midget cars, want to purchase equipment with automatic transmission. That is why the automatic transmission for the Fiesta is a significant addition to the already existing selection “- said Chris Meurs, the manager of Ford.

Durashift Fiesta 1.4 liter will be offered in three equipment: Style +, Zetec and Titanium.

It should be noted that in March of this year Ford Fiesta was the most popular car with the total number sold since the beginning of the year. Fiesta sold more than 52 800 units worldwide.