THIS.
Ford brought down 2 F-150 Ecoboosts for us to test drive several weeks ago, one in Lariat trim and one FX4:D.
I have to say I'm incredibly impressed. If its any indication, 2 of our techs (one of them a master tech) have decided to extend their leases on their F-250s until they can get one of the Ecoboost F-150s.
The torture tests summed up:
-Ecoboost motor slated to be put in 2011 F-150 is removed from the Cleveland Engine Plant line at random. Goes directly to dyno and is run for equivalent of 150,000 miles to ensure it still produces 365 hp and 420 lb/ft torque at the end of that test.
-Motor is then brought to Kansas City Assembly Plant and dropped in a production 2011 F-150. Said F-150 is then taken to Oregon to work as a log skidder and replaces other, heavy duty equipment.
-The same F-150 is then taken to Homestead-Miami Speedway and tows a pair of Sprint Cup Ford Fusions around the 1.5 mile oval for 24 hours straight to demonstrate class-leading 11,300 lbs towing.
-Same Ecoboost motor is then dropped in a race-built F-150 and run in the 2010 Baja 1000.
-Motor is then removed and placed on the dyno, still produces 365hp and 420 lb/ft torque.
Finally, the motor will be torn down and examined in front of spectators at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and will be streamed live Jan. 15 at 11:00 am.
I could tell you about the myriad awesome gadgets I saw on it when I got the opportunity to drive it (ability to lock out higher gears is pretty cool), but really you should just drive one when they're available at dealers.