PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
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2007 Fusion
Performance/Handling
Fusion
Fusion
10
May 2006
i-VCT (intake Variable Cam Timing)
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 Aluminum Engine
Duratec 30 - 3.0L V-6 Aluminum Engine
Exceptional Ride and Handling
Fully Independent Front and Rear Suspensions
Rack-and-pinion Steering
PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
•
i-VCT (intake Variable Cam Timing)
is featured on both
Fusion engines
•
Duratec 23 - 2.3L I-4 aluminum construction engine
offers
160 horsepower and 156 lb.-ft. of torque
•
Duratec 30 - 3.0L V-6 aluminum construction engine
combines 221 horsepower with 205 lb.-ft. of peak torque
•
Exceptional ride and handling
begins with chassis stiffness.
Fusion’s torsional rigidity is 12.7 percent higher than the
base CD3 platform. Increased rigidity allows the four-wheel
independent suspension system to absorb driving harshness
and respond more precisely to steering inputs for
exceptional driving dynamics
•
Fully independent front and rear suspensions
keep Fusion’s
tires firmly planted and are key to confident handling
•
Rack-and-pinion steering
is responsive and agile with just the
right “feel”
•
Four-wheel disc brakes
offer smooth, linear braking with
little fade
Key Features
NOTE:
Feature availability: Latest Dealer Ordering Guide.
• Precise ride, handling, steering and braking
• Two engines and three transmissions are available
• Fully independent front and rear suspensions
FUSION
Performance/Handling
Transmissions
• The 5-speed manual transmission is standard with the
Duratec 23 on all models. This transmission offers smooth
shifting and performance with outstanding economy
• A 5-speed automatic transmission is optional with the
Duratec 23 on all models
• A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard with the
Duratec 30 on SE and SEL series. This technically
advanced first-in-class transmission offers exceptional
shifting smoothness and performance
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