The SynUS is powered by a 2.0-liter, 134-horsepower, four-cylinder diesel engine. The MacPherson strut front suspension and semi-independent torsion-beam rear suspension make the SynUS agile enough to easily maneuver around tight corners. The engine is smaller and more fuel-efficient than many current compact cars. It also keeps both noise and emissions low using Accelerometer Pilot Control (APC), a technology that constantly monitors and adjusts fuel-injection levels (see Cost-effective euro IV compliance: Delphi's new injection system for more information on APC).
To make the SynUS more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, it runs on bio-mass diesel fuel, a mixture of 80 percent traditional petroleum diesel and 20 percent natural bio-diesel made from biodegradable animal fat and plant oil.
| Engine | |
| Type | I-4 Diesel |
| Configuration | Inline 4-cylinder |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.0 liters |
| Horsepower | 134 |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft |
| Recommended fuel | Bio-mass diesel |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Standard | Five-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Semi-independent torsion-beam |
| Tires and Wheels | |
| Standard | P225/50R18 |
| Exterior | |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 inches (254.3 cm) |
| Overall length | 158.0 inches (401.3 cm) |
| Overall width | 69.3 inches (176.0 cm) |
| Track width: Front/Rear | 60.2 inches / 60.2 inches (152.9 cm) |
| Front overhang | 29.3 inches (74.4 cm) |
| Rear overhang | 28.6 inches (72.6 cm) |
| Source: Ford Motor Company | |
