Ford recently redesigned its Super Duty pickups but
the company isn't resting on its laurels as the 2018 F-Series Super Duty can be
equipped with an upgraded 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine.
The upgraded engine features redesigned cylinder
heads and "optimized fuel and turbo boost calibrations to take advantage
of the increased cylinder head capacity." Now, the
engine produces 450 hp and 1,266 Nm of torque which is an
increase of 10 hp and 13 Nm. While these are minor gains,
they ensure the F-Series Super Duty has best-in-class horsepower and torque.
Speaking of best-in-class ratings, the truck has a
best-in-class payload capacity of 7,360 pounds (3,338 kg) and a best-in-class
conventional hitch towing rating of 21,000 pounds (9,525 kg).
The Super Duty lineup is also growing for 2018 as
Ford will offer a new F-450 Super Duty 4x2. The truck will go on sale this
winter and have a base price of US$ 52,830. While it's not the most affordable
truck on the market, it has a best-in-class gooseneck towing rating of 34,000
pounds (15,422 kg) when properly equipped.
