Ford Puma ST Powershift debuts – 1.0L EcoBoost mild hybrid with 170 PS, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
The Ford Puma ST makes its debut in 2020 with a 1.5-liter turbocharged, three-cylinder engine that delivers 200 PS (197 hp or 147 kW) and 320 Nm of torque. . At the time, the high-performance SUV sent its EcoBoost power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
In 2023, Blue Oval will introduce a new version called the Puma ST Powershift, which does things a little differently. Under the bonnet, the 1.5-liter engine is replaced by a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine that comes with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
With a lithium-ion battery pack and a belt-driven integrated starter/alternator (BISG), Ford says the mild-hybrid system provides “longer torque replenishment time for enhanced performance.” at lower rpm.” Additionally, BISG increased energy recovery to provide 10 PS (10 kW or 7 kW) electrical assistance to temporarily increase peak power.
Such a setting is not new to leopard lion, but on the ST Powershift variant you get 170 PS (168 hp or 125 kW) and 248 Nm. The non-ST version of the Puma with a mild-hybrid powertrain delivers up to 155 PS (153 hp or 114 kW) and 240 Nm – this increase is due to adjustments to the powertrain software and capabilities. higher recharging capacity of mild hybrid systems.
However, the Puma ST Powershift figures are still far from the manual variant, but the main attraction is the standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Ford says its new product takes 7.4 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km / h, 1.6 seconds faster than the ST-Line, but 0.7 seconds slower than the Puma ST 200 PS has. manual gearbox.
Aside from the powertrain, the rest of the Puma ST Powershift is identical to its more powerful sibling as it features the same force vectoring springs, Hitachi’s twin-tube frequency response dampers, thicker anti-roll bars. and torsion beam rear axle. There are also faster steering ratios, stronger brakes, and active exhaust valves.
The styling is also identical, albeit with a new Azura Blue color for 2023. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an empty charging dock. harness, Sensico synthetic leather sport seats, parking sensors and a Ford MegaBox under the boot.
