The Fusion has become one of Fords most successful models. In 2013, they anticipate to hit 300,000 units sold. Because of the Fusion’s success, this comes as no surprise that 3d Carbon, a tuning outfit, has chosen to collaborate with Ford. The result, the 2013 3dCarbon Ford Fusion.
The 3d Carbon kit maintains the overall design appeal of the Fusion while adding improving aerodynamics resulting in exemplary performance capabilities.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Sport Sedan | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 gals (66 L) | Miles Per Gallon: 22 city / 31 hwy |
| Length: 191.8 in. (487.2 cm) | Wheel Base: 112.2 in. (285 cm) |
| Height: 58.2 in. (147.8 cm) | Width: 72.9 in.** (185.2 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 16.0 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 5 people |
| Engine: Inline 4 Ti-CVCT EcoBoost | Displacement: 2.0 Liter |
| Horsepower: 231 HP | Max RPM: 5500 RPM |
| Torque: 270 lb-ft @3000 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic |
* 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD specs
** w/out mirrors
Engine & Performance
Under the hood is a 2.0 liter, inline 4 cylinder EcoBoost engine generating 231 horsepower at 5,500 rpm. It is mated with a 6 speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle-shifting capabilities.
It will take the car 6.7 seconds to accelerate from 0-60 mph while hitting the quarter mile in 14.9 seconds.
Exterior
The Fusion is regarded as the best looking sedan Ford has since the Taurus of the 1980’s. The front grille has been described as Aston Martin like, which is hardly anything to apologize for.
The side view is nicely contoured with consistent and proportional lines. The wheels are small, but is a good fit with the 3dCarbon upgrade.
The rear features LED taillights surrounded by a solid LED band. In addition, there are chrome reflectors on each brake light.
The 3dCarbon kit includes a front air dam and lip spoiler, that go with side skirts and a lower rear skirt and spoiler. You also get dual stainless steel exhaust tips if you so choose to.
Interior
Inside the 3dCarbon Fusion the 2 front seats gives the driver, and passengers, a choice of setting adjustments that go seamlessly with the tilt/telescopic steering wheel. The steering wheel houses the EcoCruise and audio controls.
The cloth upholstery is eco-friendly with lateral ribbing that go nicely with the pockets found in back of the front seats. The center stack is equipped with amenity controls and houses a good sized touch screen display.
Ford offers this upgrade by allowing you to have done through the dealer. The cost of the 5 piece kit, including the rear wing is $995 and an exhaust kit is optional at the additional cost of $509.
