To achieve its ultra low CO2 emissions, the Fiesta ECOnetic has incorporated a range of simple modifications that include low resistance tyres and lowered sports suspension. There’s also a gear shift indicator light that signals to the driver when to change gear at the optimum time. This helps to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while also decreasing wear on the engine and transmission.
These are just some of the technical refinements that make the Fiesta ECOnetic one of the most fuel efficient cars on the road today:
- Low rolling resistance tyres
Reduces the energy required to maintain progress along the road.
- Modified engine calibration
The 1.6 litre TDCi diesel 90 PS engine with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) has been modified for optimum fuel economy.
- Transmission final drive ratio
Changed from 3.37 to 3.05, which lowers the engine rpm and reduces fuel consumption.
- Green shift indicator light
An optimum upshift gear change timing indicator to help improve fuel economy.
- Aerodynamic rear air deflectors
Channels airflow over the tyres more efficiently to reduce drag.
- Sport suspension lowered by 10 mm
Maximises aerodynamic stability to achieve a lower drag coefficient.
