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Ford Duratec 23 specs: 140 ci (2.3L) 4-cylinder, 3.445 x 3.701 in (87.5 x 94 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 160 hp, 2008–2009. Used in the Ford Focus. DOHC.
The Ford Duratec 23 is undersquare — the 3.7008" stroke exceeds the 3.4449" bore by 6.9% — a layout that trades peak RPM for leverage and torque low in the range. The 3.7008" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,500 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 35.0 ci (574 cc).
It is one of 32 engines in the EcoBoost family, sitting between the 61 ci and 213.4 ci members. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 160 hp across 2008–2009.
| Displacement | 140 ci / 2.3 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.4449" |
| Stroke | 3.7008" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.931 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 160 hp |
| Years | 2008–2009 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | net | 160 @ 6250 | 156 lb-ft @ 4250 | — |
| 2009 | net | 160 @ 6250 | 156 lb-ft @ 4250 | — |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 0.931 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,701 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 35.0 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 160 hp | Duratec 23 |
| 2009 | 160 hp | Duratec 23 |
4 factory vehicles, 2003–2009. Each year opens that model's engine table.