The 1200-lb-ft high-output diesel helps reset the bar in the most absurd way.
That’s not the only shakeup under the Super Duty’s massive hood. The base 6.2-liter Boss gasoline V8 has seen the end of the road. In its place is a de-stroked variant of the Godzilla V8. Displacing 6.8 liters, the new base gas engine sends 405 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque through the standard 10-speed automatic. Of course, that’s not the only gasoline-burning option. The
Under the hood of an interestingly optioned F-250 XL with the XL Off-Road pack, this large pickup handled the job-site-esque muddy Michigan soil like a champ and easily powered through the light obstacles. Despite the truck’s heft, the new entry point of Ford’s Super Duty lineup dutifully delivered whatever power I wanted. Of course that V8’s 445 lb-ft of torque probably didn’t hurt the equation. As you’d expect from a torquey V8, power delivery is smooth and predictable.
Heavy-duty trucks were once rendered to how much work the truck could do, with creature comforts falling well down the priority list. Not so for Ford’s new trucks. On the road, the ultra-luxe work rig feels like you’re sitting atop the world and wielding the Canyonero. The truck’s width is noticeable, but to be expected when driving a large pickup.The truck’s head-up display helps keep your eyes focused on the road, and away from the digital instrumentation and massive media screen.
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