13897.jpg

OREANDA-NEWS. Ford Sollers Company launched a new engine production in Yelabuga, investment in which was more than $275 million. As it was noted, the company is the first such project of the foreign car brand in Russia.

The plant began the production of gasoline engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters Duratec, which will be installed in Ford cars, produced in Russia, in particular local engines will be received by Ford Fiesta models in two versions, sedan and hatchback, the new Ford Focus and the subcompact crossover EcoSport, wrote the press service of Ford Sollers. The company will produce three versions of the 1.6-liter petrol engine Duratec - 85 hp, 105 hp and 125 hp. This engine is produced in six plants of Ford, located around the world.

Engine plant in Yelabuga occupies an area of 42,600 sq. m and it is located on the territory of free economic zone "Alabuga", in close proximity to one of the three automobile plants Ford Sollers in Russia. The annual capacity of the plant at the first stage is 105 thousand engines, with a possible further increase up to 200,000 engines per year. At least 30% of produced Ford vehicles in Russia will be equipped with local engines.

As part of the long-term strategy of localization Ford Sollers since the start of production, the manufactured engines will have a significant level of localization, by getting the basic components from Russian suppliers, made from local raw materials.

The new plant is equipped with advanced, high-tech equipment, which permitted to automate the production process by 95%. Production of the engine includes the machining of the crankshaft, cylinder head and cylinder block, assembly line and quality control line. The equipment of all halls meets all the requirements of performance, environmental friendliness and safety in accordance with international standards of Ford.

This year, Ford Sollers introduced to the market four new models, including new Mondeo, new Focus, new Fiesta and new Transit. Currently Ford Sollers in Russia produces seven models of cars in all popular segments and it presents one of the newest product lines in the market.