When it comes to building trucks, Ford knows it really well. And Ford makes the Super Duty trucks, which may just well be the hardest-working trucks out there.
The 2017 Super Duty has a significantly improved body construction, capabilities, and driving performance. With the upgraded powertrain and components comes the best-in-class towing capability (21,000 pounds conventional towing when properly equipped). All these attributes are combined into 17 class-exclusive features.
The new Ford Super Duty comes in five trims in terms of equipment: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. With 250/350/450 capability grades, multiple cabin and box configurations, plus two engine choices on top of so many trims, that works out to a staggering number of possible combinations. I just want to focus on the F-250 XL.
The 6.2 L 2-valve SOHC NA V8 flex fuel engine is the gasoline powerplant for the Super Duty with the other engine being the 6.7 L 4-valve turbo diesel V8. This powerful 6.2 L V8 offers best-in-class performance among gasoline engines, with 430 lb-ft of torque and a standard 385 hp. The all-new TorqShift G 6-speed automatic transmission offers enhanced efficiency in the F-250.
The second-generation 6.7 L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 delivers a best-in-class combination of 440 hp and a staggering 925 lb-ft of torque. New fuel injectors and pump contribute toward the increase in torque. Also, the turbocharger is larger than the one found on the previous generation, with a distinctive “cobra head” down pipe that reduces exhaust gas restrictions to improve engine performance.
