SynUS Specifications
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 |