The new plant currently makes the 1.4-litre turbodiesel Duratorq engines, that goes into its Fiesta models. Company executives said that switch-over to producing the 1.6 litre petrol engines can be made based on demand.
Speaking to reporters at Ford's assembly plant at Maramalai Nagar, near Chennai today, Micheal Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India said the company added 25 new local suppliers, includes 15 Chennai-based companies, to support the new diesel engine unit.
He said that Ford India will save 15-20 per cent in cost and enhance turnaround time by setting up the local diesel engine production facility.