2018 Ford Super Duty Gets More Power and Torque
Ford is claiming the 2018 Super Duty is America’s most powerful and capable heavy-duty pickup truck.
The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine has been upgraded for the 2018 model year, adding 10 horsepower and 10 pound-feet of torque compared to last year’s model. That gives the 2018 Ford Super Duty best-in-class 450 hp and 935 lb-ft of torque, along with 34,000 pounds of gooseneck towing when properly equipped. In addition, the Super Duty also has best-in-class 21,000-lb conventional hitch towing and 7,360-lb payload capacity.
Helping enhance performance on the engine are redesigned cylinder heads for added strength under higher loads, along with optimized fuel and turbo boost calibrations to take advantage of the increased cylinder head capacity.
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There’s also more choice for shoppers, with the new F-450 Super Duty 4×2 dual-rear-wheel truck now available for both retail and fleet customers. The pickup delivers best-in-class 34,000 lbs of gooseneck towing capacity, thanks to its high-strength steel box frame and integrated gooseneck hitch mounts.
The 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty 4×2 dual-rear-wheel pickup heads to dealers this winter and will be available in XL, XLT, Lariat, and Platinum trim levels. Pricing starts from $52,830 including destination.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Very Very Spensive!
It makes me laugh that only way it can pull that weight is a striped down 4x2 reg cab long box with zero options