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      11-28-2018, 04:23 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Just_me View Post
yes but also feature a cylinder deactivation.

"In terms of efficiency, the EcoBoost engine features cylinder deactivation, first announced for the new 1.0 litre version. In its operation, fuel delivery and valve operation is paused for one of the engine’s three cylinders when the engine is under partial load conditions, such as when coasting or cruising under part-throttle. The single cylinder can be deactivated and brought back online in just 14 milliseconds."
So even worse: only two cylinders in some cases.
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